Objective

To ensure the highest level of cleanliness and safety in the Bomb Squad area of a government building, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Government Building
  • Space: Bomb Squad
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-BS-02

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA Cleaning Standards”,”AS/NZS 4801:2001″]

Scope of Work

  • Dusting all surfaces including desks, shelves, and equipment.
  • Sanitising high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and control panels.
  • Vacuuming all carpeted areas and mats.
  • Mopping hard floors with appropriate cleaning solutions.
  • Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
  • Cleaning and sanitising toilets and washbasins.
  • Ensuring all cleaning is conducted using a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.

Method

  1. Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and cleaning agents, ensuring compliance with the colour-coded system.
  2. Dust all surfaces using microfibre cloths, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
  3. Sanitise high-touch areas with a disinfectant approved for use in government facilities.
  4. Vacuum carpets and mats thoroughly, ensuring all debris is removed.
  5. Mop hard floors using a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no residue is left.
  6. Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
  7. Clean toilets and washbasins using a non-abrasive cleaner, ensuring all surfaces are sanitised.
  8. Conduct a final inspection to ensure all tasks are completed to standard.

Equipment

  • Microfibre cloths
  • Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
  • Mop and bucket with wringer
  • Colour-coded cleaning agents
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Rubbish bin liners
  • Cleaning trolley

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are free of dust and marks; high-touch areas are sanitised with no residue; floors are spotless and dry; bins are empty and sanitised; toilets are clean with no odours.
Good Minor dust on less accessible surfaces; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; floors have minimal marks; bins are empty but not fully sanitised; toilets are clean but with slight odours.
Pass Noticeable dust on surfaces; some high-touch areas missed; floors have visible marks; bins are not fully emptied; toilets are clean but with noticeable odours.
Fail Significant dust accumulation; high-touch areas not sanitised; floors are dirty; bins are full; toilets are unclean with strong odours.

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