Sorting Facility
Code: ANCMF-AU-TH-SF-02
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in the sorting facility of the transportation hub, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including sorting tables, shelves, and equipment.
- Vacuuming of all carpeted areas and mats.
- Mopping of hard floors with appropriate cleaning solutions.
- Sanitising of high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and handrails.
- Emptying and cleaning of rubbish bins and replacement of liners.
- Cleaning and sanitising of toilets and washbasins.
- Spot cleaning of walls and partitions to remove marks and stains.
- Cleaning of windows and glass surfaces to remove smudges and fingerprints.
- Ensuring all cleaning activities comply with colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Begin with dusting all surfaces using microfibre cloths to capture dust effectively.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum to reduce airborne dust particles.
- Mop hard floors using a neutral pH floor cleaner to maintain surface integrity.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a hospital-grade disinfectant.
- Empty rubbish bins, clean with a disinfectant, and replace liners.
- Clean toilets and washbasins using a toilet-specific cleaner and sanitiser.
- Spot clean walls and partitions with a mild detergent solution.
- Clean windows and glass surfaces using a glass cleaner and squeegee.
- Ensure all cleaning tools and equipment are cleaned and stored properly after use.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Toilet-specific cleaner
- Glass cleaner and squeegee
- Colour-coded cleaning tools
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are free of dust and marks; floors are spotless and dry; no visible rubbish; high-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges; toilets are clean and odour-free; windows are clear with no streaks. |
| Good | Minor dust on surfaces; floors are clean with minimal streaks; rubbish bins are empty; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; toilets are clean with slight odour; windows have minor streaks. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible streaks; rubbish bins are not overflowing; high-touch areas are partially sanitised; toilets are clean but with noticeable odour; windows have visible streaks. |
| Fail | Heavy dust accumulation; floors are dirty and wet; rubbish bins are overflowing; high-touch areas are not sanitised; toilets are dirty with strong odour; windows are dirty with significant streaks. |
Documentation
- Cleaning Checklist: Digital or paper checklist to verify completion of all cleaning tasks
- Incident Reports: Documentation of any cleaning-related incidents, spills, or issues encountered
- Maintenance Records: Record any maintenance needs identified during cleaning (for reporting to maintenance team)
- Photos: Before and after photos as requested to document cleaning completion and quality