Objective

To ensure the welding bay is maintained in a clean and safe condition, minimising risks associated with dust, debris, and contaminants, in compliance with Australian workplace health and safety standards.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Industrial
  • Space: Welding Bay
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-I-WB-01

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3666:2011″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA Cleaning Standards”]

Scope of Work

  • Remove all metal shavings and debris from floors and surfaces.
  • Dust and wipe down all horizontal surfaces, including benches and equipment.
  • Sanitise high-touch areas such as door handles and switches.
  • Empty and clean rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
  • Mop floors with appropriate cleaning solution to remove any spills or stains.
  • Ensure all cleaning activities are conducted using colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.

Method

  1. Begin by removing all visible debris and metal shavings from the floor using a broom and dustpan.
  2. Dust all horizontal surfaces using a microfibre cloth, ensuring to capture fine particles.
  3. Wipe down benches and equipment with a damp cloth and appropriate cleaning solution.
  4. Sanitise high-touch areas using a disinfectant spray and cloth.
  5. Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and clean the bin interior with a sanitising solution.
  6. Mop the floor using a mop and bucket with a suitable cleaning solution, ensuring to cover all areas.

Equipment

  • Broom and dustpan
  • Microfibre cloths
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloths
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Mop and bucket
  • Rubbish bin liners

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent No visible debris or dust; surfaces are spotless and sanitised; bins are empty and clean; floors are free of stains and spills.
Good Minor dust or debris present; surfaces are mostly clean and sanitised; bins are emptied; floors have minimal stains.
Pass Noticeable dust or debris; surfaces are generally clean; bins are not overflowing; floors have visible stains.
Fail Significant dust or debris; surfaces are dirty; bins are overflowing; floors are stained and slippery.

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