Objective

Ensure the fire exit in the commercial office is clean, safe, and compliant with Australian cleaning and safety standards.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Commercial Office
  • Space: Fire Exit
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-CO-FE-01

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA CIMS-GB”,”AS 1851:2012″]

Scope of Work

  • Remove all rubbish and debris from the fire exit area.
  • Dust all surfaces, including handrails and ledges.
  • Sanitise high-touch surfaces such as door handles and push bars.
  • Vacuum or sweep the floor to remove dust and dirt.
  • Mop the floor with a suitable cleaning solution to ensure it is free of stains and spills.
  • Check and clean light fixtures for dust and cobwebs.
  • Ensure all signage is clean and visible.

Method

  1. Begin by removing all rubbish and debris, placing it in the appropriate rubbish bin.
  2. Use a colour-coded cleaning cloth to dust all surfaces, starting from the top and working downwards.
  3. Apply a sanitising solution to high-touch surfaces and wipe with a clean cloth.
  4. Vacuum or sweep the entire floor area, paying attention to corners and edges.
  5. Mop the floor using a neutral pH cleaning solution, ensuring no excess water is left behind.
  6. Dust light fixtures and remove any cobwebs using an extendable duster.
  7. Wipe down all signage with a damp cloth to ensure clarity and visibility.

Equipment

  • Colour-coded cleaning cloths
  • Sanitising solution
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Mop and bucket
  • Neutral pH cleaning solution
  • Extendable duster
  • Rubbish bin liners

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are free of dust and marks; high-touch areas are sanitised; floors are spotless with no residue; signage is clear and legible; no rubbish or debris present.
Good Minor dust on non-essential surfaces; high-touch areas mostly sanitised; floors are clean with minimal residue; signage is mostly clear; minimal rubbish or debris present.
Pass Noticeable dust on surfaces; high-touch areas partially sanitised; floors have some residue; signage is legible but not clear; some rubbish or debris present.
Fail Significant dust and marks on surfaces; high-touch areas not sanitised; floors are dirty with visible residue; signage is unclear; rubbish or debris present.

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