Objective

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the crime lab, ensuring compliance with Australian health and safety regulations and supporting the integrity of forensic investigations.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Government Building
  • Space: Crime Lab
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-CL-01

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA CIMS-GB”,”NEN 2075:2011″]

Scope of Work

  • Dusting of all surfaces including benches, shelves, and equipment.
  • Sanitising of workstations, benches, and high-touch areas.
  • Vacuuming of carpeted areas and mopping of hard floors.
  • Cleaning and sanitising of sinks and taps.
  • Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins.
  • Cleaning of glass surfaces and windows.
  • Restocking of cleaning supplies and consumables.

Method

  1. Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
  2. Dust surfaces using microfibre cloths to capture particles effectively.
  3. Sanitise workstations and high-touch areas with approved disinfectants.
  4. Vacuum carpets using HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaners to minimise airborne particles.
  5. Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner to avoid damage to surfaces.
  6. Clean sinks and taps with non-abrasive cleaners to maintain shine and hygiene.
  7. Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, ensuring bins are sanitised.
  8. Clean glass surfaces with streak-free glass cleaner.
  9. Check and restock cleaning supplies, ensuring all materials are stored safely.

Equipment

  • Microfibre cloths
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
  • HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
  • Neutral pH floor cleaner
  • Approved disinfectants
  • Non-abrasive sink and tap cleaner
  • Streak-free glass cleaner
  • Rubbish bin liners

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust and marks. No odours present. Floors are spotless and free from debris. High-touch areas are sanitised and free from smudges. Glass surfaces are streak-free. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised.
Good Surfaces are mostly clean with minimal dust. Floors are clean with minor debris. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Glass surfaces have minor streaks. Rubbish bins are empty but not sanitised.
Pass Surfaces have visible dust and marks. Floors have noticeable debris. High-touch areas are not fully sanitised. Glass surfaces have visible streaks. Rubbish bins are not empty.
Fail Surfaces are heavily soiled. Floors are dirty with significant debris. High-touch areas are unsanitised. Glass surfaces are heavily streaked. Rubbish bins are overflowing.

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