Objective

Ensure the walking paths in the government building are clean, safe, and presentable, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Government Building
  • Space: Walking Path
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-WP-01

Service Level

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

Scope of Work

  • Remove all rubbish and debris from walking paths.
  • Dust and wipe down all surfaces, including railings and benches.
  • Vacuum or sweep paths to remove dirt and dust.
  • Mop hard surfaces with appropriate cleaning solution.
  • Sanitise high-touch areas such as railings and door handles.
  • Ensure all cleaning activities comply with colour-coded cleaning systems.

Method

  1. Inspect the walking path for any rubbish or debris and remove it using a trolley and rubbish bin.
  2. Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, ensuring no dust remains visible.
  3. Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne dust.
  4. Mop hard surfaces with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no streaks or residue remain.
  5. Sanitise high-touch areas with a hospital-grade disinfectant, following the manufacturer’s instructions for contact time.
  6. Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the quality criteria.

Equipment

  • Microfibre cloths
  • HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
  • Mop and bucket with neutral pH cleaner
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • Trolley and rubbish bin

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are spotless with no visible dust or debris. High-touch areas are sanitised and free of any marks. Floors are streak-free and dry. No odours present.
Good Minor dust or debris may be present in low-traffic areas. High-touch areas are sanitised but may have minor marks. Floors are mostly streak-free and dry. No strong odours present.
Pass Noticeable dust or debris in some areas. High-touch areas are sanitised but have visible marks. Floors may have streaks or be slightly damp. Mild odours may be present.
Fail Significant dust or debris present. High-touch areas are not sanitised and have visible marks. Floors are streaked or wet. Strong odours 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