Waste Management
Code: ANCMF-AU-TH-WM-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
AS/NZS 4801:2001
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic waste management area within the transportation hub, ensuring compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Regular removal of waste from rubbish bins and disposal in designated areas.
- Sanitising of rubbish bins and surrounding areas to prevent odours and contamination.
- Cleaning and sanitising of waste storage areas, including floors and walls.
- Inspection and cleaning of waste disposal equipment and trolleys.
- Monitoring and managing waste segregation according to recycling and hazardous waste guidelines.
- Immediate response to spills or leaks in waste management areas.
Method
- Collect all waste from bins using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Transport waste to designated disposal areas using a trolley.
- Sanitise bins and surrounding areas with appropriate cleaning agents.
- Clean floors and walls in waste storage areas using mops and disinfectants.
- Inspect and clean waste disposal equipment and trolleys, ensuring they are free from debris and contamination.
- Ensure waste is segregated and disposed of according to local council and environmental regulations.
- Respond promptly to any spills or leaks, using absorbent materials and disinfectants to clean affected areas.
Equipment
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
- Sanitising agents and disinfectants
- Waste collection trolleys
- Rubbish bins and liners
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Absorbent materials for spill response
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All bins are emptied and sanitised; no visible waste or odours; floors and walls are spotless; waste equipment is clean and operational; waste is correctly segregated. |
| Good | Bins are emptied and sanitised; minor waste or odours present; floors and walls are mostly clean; waste equipment is mostly clean; waste is mostly segregated correctly. |
| Pass | Bins are emptied; some waste or odours present; floors and walls have some dirt; waste equipment is functional but not fully clean; waste segregation is inconsistent. |
| Fail | Bins are not emptied; significant waste or odours present; floors and walls are dirty; waste equipment is dirty or non-functional; waste is not segregated. |
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