Objective

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the steam plant facility, ensuring compliance with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Industrial
  • Space: Steam Plant
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-I-SP-02

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3666:2011″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA Cleaning Standards”]

Scope of Work

  • Dusting of all surfaces including machinery, pipes, and control panels.
  • Sanitising of high-touch areas such as door handles, switches, and railings.
  • Mopping of floors with appropriate cleaning solutions to remove grime and prevent slip hazards.
  • Emptying and cleaning of rubbish bins.
  • Cleaning of windows and glass surfaces to ensure visibility and safety.
  • Removal of cobwebs and dust from ceilings and corners.
  • Regular inspection and cleaning of air vents and filters.

Method

  1. Prepare the area by removing any obstacles and ensuring safety signs are in place.
  2. Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
  3. Dust all surfaces using microfibre cloths or dusters.
  4. Sanitise high-touch areas with a disinfectant solution.
  5. Mop floors using a trolley with a dual-bucket system to separate clean and dirty water.
  6. Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
  7. Clean windows with a squeegee and glass cleaner.
  8. Inspect and clean air vents and filters using a vacuum with a HEPA filter.

Equipment

  • Microfibre cloths
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloths
  • Dual-bucket mopping system
  • Disinfectant solutions
  • Vacuum with HEPA filter
  • Squeegee and glass cleaner
  • Safety signs

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are free of dust and grime; floors are spotless and dry; no visible rubbish; windows are clear and streak-free; air vents are clean and unobstructed.
Good Minor dust on high surfaces; floors are clean with minimal streaks; rubbish bins are empty; windows have minor streaks; air vents show minimal dust.
Pass Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible streaks; rubbish bins are not overflowing; windows are mostly clear; air vents have visible dust.
Fail Heavy dust accumulation; floors are dirty or wet; rubbish bins are overflowing; windows are dirty; air vents are clogged with dust.

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