Objective

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the machine shop, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment in compliance with Australian workplace health and safety requirements.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Industrial
  • Space: Machine Shop
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-I-MS-01

Service Level

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

Scope of Work

  • Dusting and wiping of all surfaces, including machinery, workbenches, and storage areas.
  • Vacuuming and mopping of floors to remove debris and spills.
  • Sanitising of high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and control panels.
  • Emptying and cleaning of rubbish bins.
  • Cleaning of windows and glass surfaces to ensure visibility and safety.
  • Maintaining cleanliness of staff amenities including toilets and break areas.

Method

  1. Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
  2. Dust all surfaces using microfibre cloths to capture fine particles.
  3. Vacuum floors using industrial-grade vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters.
  4. Mop floors with a suitable detergent solution, ensuring no residue is left.
  5. Sanitise high-touch areas with an approved disinfectant.
  6. Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, ensuring bins are clean and odour-free.
  7. Clean windows and glass surfaces with a streak-free glass cleaner.
  8. Ensure all cleaning equipment is cleaned and stored properly after use.

Equipment

  • Industrial-grade vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
  • Microfibre cloths
  • Mop and bucket with wringer
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloths and brushes
  • Approved disinfectants and detergents
  • Rubbish bin liners
  • Glass cleaner
  • Cleaning trolley

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are free of dust and debris; floors are spotless with no residue; high-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges; rubbish bins are clean and odour-free; windows are streak-free.
Good Minor dust on surfaces; floors are clean with minimal residue; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; rubbish bins are mostly clean with slight odour; windows have minor streaks.
Pass Noticeable dust on surfaces; floors have visible residue; high-touch areas are partially sanitised; rubbish bins have noticeable odour; windows have visible streaks.
Fail Heavy dust accumulation; floors are dirty with significant residue; high-touch areas are unsanitised; rubbish bins are dirty and odorous; windows are dirty and streaked.

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