DOE School Cleaning Audit - V1.2

Are risk assessments undertaken for all hazardous substances?

Have all permanent cleaners received induction training?

Have all cleaners received chemical training?

Have all cleaners received training on cleaning techniques?

Have all cleaners received equipment training?

Have all cleaners received training on back care / manual handling?

Are the work programs for each team/cleaner equitable?

Do all relevant cleaners have a current Suitability Card?

Have there been any adjustments to the defined cleaning area?

Have all new casual/temporary cleaners read and signed the "induction training for casual cleaners" sheet? If yes, provide changes to the School Cleaning Team via email to SchoolCleaning.HUMANRES@qed.qld.gov.au

Does the school have a bin lifter?

Is there safety signs available for the cleaners (e.g. Wet floor signs)

Are all buildings protected with RCD's?

Are "Danger - Do Not Use" tags available? (made or purchased)

Are all vacuum Cleaners serviceable? Vacuum cleaner bags and secondary filters clean?

Are all Blowers serviceable?

Are all other electrical/battery operated items serviceable?

Is consumable stock adequate?

Are chemical stock levels adequate?

Are SDS sheets available for all chemicals used?

Are all containers labelled correctly?

Are appropriate chemical containers used?

Are cleaning chemicals on site approved chemicals (SOA)?

Is the storeroom suitable E.G sufficient shelving, ventilation, secured?

Is all PPE maintained in a serviceable condition?

Is suitable footwear worn?

Are suitable gloves available?

Are dust masks available?

Are ear muffs/ear plugs available?

Are mist / vapour masks available?

Has eye protection been made available?

Are toilet bowls, cisterns, seats, lids, hinges and pipes clean ?

Are basins, counters, cupboards/shelving, fittings, mirrors, showers clean?

Are urinals free of marks, stains and are the gutters, steps, flushing systems and pipes clean?

Are showers free of grime/soap build up and taps and fittings are clean?

Has internal Cob webbing and high dusting been undertaken?

Are external pathways, walls, ceilings and surfeits free of mildew, cobwebs, stains (gum, blu tac), food scraps, leaves, litter and graffiti?

Are rubbish/wheelie bins cleaned and lined?

Are air conditioner filters, vents, ceiling fans clean of dust and cobwebs?

Are lights and defusers clean of cobwebs and dust.

Is the ceiling clean and free from toilet paper, mould, marks?

Are bins empty and clean and have liners in them?

Floors internal - The carpet area is free of soil/dust build-up, stains, chewing gum and blu tac?

Floors internal - The vinyl, seamless, concrete, wooden, safety floors is free of soil/dust build-up, scuffs, marks, polish build-up, chewing gum and blu tac?

Are internal walls, doors and skirting free of blu tac, dust, cobwebs and scuff marks?

Are internal window sills, ledges, window/door glass, blinds and tracks cleaned of smudges, hand marks, grime, dust and cobwebs?

Are external window sills, ledges, window/door glass, blinds and tracks cleaned of smudges, hand marks, grime, dust and cobwebs?

Are air conditioner filters, vents, ceiling fans clean of dust and cobwebs?

Are lights and defusers clean of cobwebs and dust.

Is the furniture, computer monitors and keyboards, desks, cabinets, telephone hand pieces and key pads clean?

Are kitchen sinks and drains clean?

Are external pathways, walls, ceilings and surfeits free of mildew, cobwebs, stains (gum, blu tac), food scraps, leaves, litter and graffiti?

Does this building have any amentities

Are the underside of walkway roofs cleaned and free of cobwebs?

Are the ground areas free of waste, debris, litter and clean?

Are walls, eaves, bag racks cleaned and free of dust, cobwebs and graffiti?

Are drinking troughs, bubblers and sinks free of grime build-up, marks and stains.

Are pathways, external concrete areas and artificial grass areas free of leaf matter, paper, chewing gum and stains?

Are external pathways, walls, ceilings and surfeits free of mildew, cobwebs, stains (gum, blu tac), food scraps, leaves, litter and graffiti?

Are wheelie/rubbish bins cleaned and lined?