Objective

To ensure the plant room is maintained in a clean and safe condition, minimising risks and adhering to Australian cleaning standards.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Industrial
  • Space: Plant Room
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-I-PR-01

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3666:2011″,”AS 1851:2012″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA CIMS:2015”]

Scope of Work

  • Dust all surfaces, including machinery, pipes, and ledges.
  • Sanitise high-touch surfaces such as door handles and light switches.
  • Vacuum and mop floors to remove debris and spills.
  • Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
  • Clean and sanitise sinks and taps.
  • Remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners.
  • Inspect and clean air vents and filters.

Method

  1. Prepare the area by ensuring all cleaning equipment is ready and appropriate PPE is worn.
  2. Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
  3. Dust surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust effectively.
  4. Sanitise high-touch areas with an approved disinfectant.
  5. Vacuum floors using an industrial vacuum cleaner, then mop with a suitable floor cleaner.
  6. Dispose of rubbish in designated bins and replace liners.
  7. Clean sinks and taps with a non-abrasive cleaner and sanitise.
  8. Remove cobwebs using an extendable duster.
  9. Inspect air vents and filters, clean with a vacuum or damp cloth as necessary.

Equipment

  • Industrial vacuum cleaner
  • Microfibre cloths
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloths
  • Approved disinfectant
  • Floor mop and bucket
  • Rubbish bin liners
  • Non-abrasive cleaner
  • Extendable duster
  • PPE (gloves, goggles, mask)

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are free from dust and debris; floors are spotless with no visible marks; high-touch areas are sanitised and free from smudges; air vents are clean with no visible dust; no cobwebs present.
Good Minor dust on non-critical surfaces; floors have minimal marks; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; air vents have minor dust; few cobwebs present.
Pass Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible marks; high-touch areas are partially sanitised; air vents have visible dust; cobwebs in some areas.
Fail Heavy dust accumulation; floors are dirty with significant marks; high-touch areas are not sanitised; air vents are clogged with dust; cobwebs are widespread.

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