Objective

Ensure the R&D Lab is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, adhering to Australian workplace health and safety requirements.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Industrial
  • Space: R&D Lab
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-I-RL-01

Service Level

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

Scope of Work

  • Dust all surfaces, including benches, shelves, and equipment.
  • Sanitise all work surfaces and high-touch areas using appropriate disinfectants.
  • Vacuum all carpeted areas and mop hard floors with a neutral detergent.
  • Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
  • Clean and polish glass surfaces, including windows and partitions.
  • Ensure all cleaning is conducted using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Check and refill hand sanitiser dispensers and soap at all sinks.

Method

  1. Begin by organising the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies and equipment, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
  2. Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
  3. Sanitise work surfaces and high-touch areas with a disinfectant spray, allowing appropriate contact time before wiping.
  4. Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne particles.
  5. Mop hard floors with a neutral detergent, ensuring no residue is left behind.
  6. Empty rubbish bins, sanitise the interior, and replace liners.
  7. Clean glass surfaces with a glass cleaner, ensuring no streaks are left.
  8. Check and refill hand sanitiser and soap dispensers as needed.

Equipment

  • Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
  • Disinfectant spray
  • HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
  • Neutral detergent
  • Glass cleaner
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Rubbish bin liners
  • Hand sanitiser and soap refills

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust and marks; no streaks on glass; no odours; bins are empty and sanitised; floors are spotless with no residue.
Good Surfaces are mostly clean with minimal dust; glass has minor streaks; no strong odours; bins are empty but not sanitised; floors are clean with slight residue.
Pass Surfaces have visible dust; glass is streaked; mild odours present; bins are not emptied; floors have visible dirt and residue.
Fail Surfaces are dusty and marked; glass is heavily streaked; strong odours present; bins are overflowing; floors are dirty and sticky.

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