Objective

Ensure the emergency exit in the government building is clean, safe, and compliant with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Government Building
  • Space: Emergency Exit
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-EE-01

Service Level

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

Scope of Work

  • Dust all surfaces, including ledges and signage.
  • Wipe down walls and doors to remove marks and fingerprints.
  • Sanitise handrails and door handles.
  • Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard floors.
  • Ensure rubbish bins are emptied and clean.
  • Check and clean light fixtures for dust and cobwebs.
  • Ensure emergency exit signs are clean and visible.

Method

  1. Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
  2. Start by dusting from top to bottom to ensure all surfaces are free of dust.
  3. Wipe down walls and doors with a damp microfibre cloth and appropriate cleaning solution.
  4. Sanitise handrails and door handles using a disinfectant spray.
  5. Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner.
  6. Mop hard floors with a neutral pH floor cleaner.
  7. Empty rubbish bins and replace liners as needed.
  8. Clean light fixtures with a damp cloth to remove dust and cobwebs.
  9. Ensure emergency exit signs are wiped clean and unobstructed.

Equipment

  • Colour-coded microfibre cloths
  • HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
  • Neutral pH floor cleaner
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Dusting tools
  • Mop and bucket
  • Rubbish bin liners

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are free of dust and marks; floors are spotless and dry; no odours present; emergency signs are clearly visible and clean.
Good Minor dust on high surfaces; floors are clean with minimal streaks; no strong odours; emergency signs are visible and mostly clean.
Pass Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible streaks; faint odours present; emergency signs are visible but dusty.
Fail Significant dust and marks on surfaces; floors are dirty or wet; strong odours present; emergency signs are obstructed or dirty.

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