SCOPE
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CSP services commercial, public or industrial buildings |
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CSP provides a green cleaning service for one or more clients |
__YES |
__NO |
CSP provides scheduled, on-going cleaning for clients |
__YES |
__NO |
CSP provides complete, full-service cleaning to clients |
1.0 ORGANIZATION AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION
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Organizational chart with key relationships available |
__YES |
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Employee count available |
__YES |
__NO |
Client list available |
__YES |
__NO |
Complete contact information for all clients available
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2.0 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
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__YES |
__NO |
Information on environmental regulation violations available (last 12 months) |
__YES |
__NO |
Information on CSP environmental compliance personnel developed and available |
__YES |
__NO |
Environmental compliance plan available |
3.0 CLEANING SERVICE PLANNING REQUIREMENTS
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3.1 Standing Operating Procedures |
__YES |
__NO |
CSP developed and maintains written guidelines or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing cleaning procedures, chemical handling and tracking, equipment maintenance/operations, communication protocols/requirements, training and inspection programs, and reporting/record-keeping procedures. Guidelines are available to all cleaning personnel and clients.
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3.2 Building-Specific Green Cleaning Plan |
__YES |
__NO |
Comprehensive communications plan complete and available |
__YES |
__NO |
Floor maintenance plan complete and available |
__YES |
__NO |
Routine cleaning operations/activities schedule complete and available |
__YES |
__NO |
Detailed description of how green cleaning will address the areas specified in 3.2.4 of GS-42 is available |
3.3 Powered Equipment Use/Maintenance Plan |
__YES |
__NO |
Powered janitorial equipment plan is complete and available |
__YES |
__NO |
Current equipment evaluated and functioning properly |
__YES |
__NO |
Plan to phase out equipment not meeting standards is complete |
__YES |
__NO |
Powered equipment meets all criteria in section 3.3 |
__YES |
__NO |
Quarterly maintenance program established |
4.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
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4.1 Environmentally Preferable Cleaning Products and Supplies |
__YES |
__NO |
Environmentally preferable products used for cleaning supplies as specified in section 4.1.1 |
__YES |
__NO |
10% post-consumer recycled content plastic trash can liners used |
__YES |
__NO |
New powered janitorial equipment listed in section 4.2 meets established criteria outlined in Section 3.3 |
5.0 CLEANING PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS
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5.1 Reducing Chemical Waste/Efficient Use of Chemicals |
__YES |
__NO |
Directions to staff for diluting/chemical cleaning are available in appropriate written languages and graphic form |
__YES |
__NO |
Mechanism is used for tracking quantities of chemicals consumed |
__YES |
__NO |
Chemical measuring/dilution control system is used |
__YES |
__NO |
Workers are trained regarding safe and effective chemical use |
__YES |
__NO |
Appropriate technology for applying chemicals is used |
__YES |
__NO |
Directions are provided for rinsing/disposing of chemical solutions |
__YES |
__NO |
Measures are in place to prevent other building areas from being adversely affected |
__YES |
__NO |
Cleaning chemicals are reduced, minimized and eliminated whenever possible |
5.2 Reducing Solid Waste |
__YES |
__NO |
Chemical products/supplies purchased to minimize packaging and container waste |
__YES |
__NO |
Reusable cleaning cloths or microfiber technology used in lieu of paper products. Appropriate disposal/reuse mandates followed. |
__YES |
__NO |
All appropriate waste items from cleaning operations segregated and recycled |
5.3 Vacuum Use/Maintenance |
__YES |
__NO |
Vacuums equipped with proper filter or bag; cleaned according to manufacturer’s recommendations |
__YES |
__NO |
Vacuum bags or canisters inspected at least every two hours; changed or replace when half full or when indicated by sensor |
__YES |
__NO |
Worker exposure to dust/particulate matter minimized |
5.4 Entryways |
__YES |
__NO |
Outside entryways kept free of debris; cleaned daily |
__YES |
__NO |
Walk-off matting used both inside and outside of building |
__YES |
__NO |
Matting vacuumed daily or more frequently if needed |
5.5 Floor Care |
__YES |
__NO |
Routine vacuuming of hard floor surfaces followed as specified in Section 5.5.1.1 |
__YES |
__NO |
Specifications for periodic maintenance of hard floors followed as detailed in Section 5.5.1.2 |
__YES |
__NO |
Specifications for restorative maintenance of hard floors followed as detailed in Section 5.5.1.3 |
__YES |
__NO |
Specifications for routine carpet maintenance followed as detailed in GS-42 Section 5.5.2.1 |
__YES |
__NO |
Specifications for periodic and restorative carpet cleaning followed as detailed in Section 5.5.2.2 |
5.6 Disinfection |
__YES |
__NO |
Disinfection performed in areas or on surfaces where pathogens can collect/breed |
__YES |
__NO |
Disinfection performed using EPA-registered disinfectants or devices |
__YES |
__NO |
Directions for preparing disinfecting solutions followed
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5.7 Restroom Care |
__YES |
__NO |
Restroom cleaning performed from high to low |
__YES |
__NO |
Surfaces touched by hands cleaned/disinfected daily |
__YES |
__NO |
Standing moisture on floors/bathroom surfaces controlled/removed |
__YES |
__NO |
Use restroom cleaning equipment specifically for restroom cleaning only |
__YES |
__NO |
Restroom trash liners pulled daily; receptacle disinfected |
__YES |
__NO |
Drain traps filled regularly
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5.8 Dining Areas and Break Rooms |
__YES |
__NO |
Surfaces in food preparation and consumption areas cleaned and sanitized daily or as required |
__YES |
__NO |
Areas touched by hands cleaned and sanitized daily |
__YES |
__NO |
Waste containers that may collect food have covers; are emptied once a day or when full, and are cleaned and sanitized daily |
5.9 Trash Collection and Recycling |
__YES |
__NO |
Trash removed and liners replaced only as required; trash removed before weekends and holidays |
__YES |
__NO |
Trash disposed in external covered containers away from building |
__YES |
__NO |
Building recycling programs supported |
__YES |
__NO |
Recycling stations are clearly marked and accessible |
__YES |
__NO |
Food-related recyclables are collected and removed before weekends |
__YES |
__NO |
Recycling areas are inspected and cleaned daily |
__YES |
__NO |
Assistance is provided to building management with recycling issues
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5.10 Indoor Plants |
__YES |
__NO |
Indoor plants are maintained properly – disposal of plant debris, etc. |
5.11 Vulnerable Populations |
__YES |
__NO |
Daily cleaning scheduled to avoid exposure of vulnerable populations to the cleaning process |
__YES |
__NO |
Cleaning procedures minimize or make unnecessary the use of cleaning chemicals |
__YES |
__NO |
Cleaning chemicals are used only in areas with sufficient ventilation
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6.0 COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS |
__YES |
__NO |
Employees are provided with proper initial, on-site or site-specific annual in-service training |
__YES |
__NO |
Systems are in place to allow for employee feedback/comments |
__YES |
__NO |
Pest management or maintenance issues are communicated to building owners |
__YES |
__NO |
Materials provided to managers to help occupants reduce need for intensive cleaning |
__YES |
__NO |
Notification provided to building management regarding which cleaning products are used; Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) plus contact info available. |
__YES |
__NO |
Building occupants with special needs have been identified and special processes have been established
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7.0 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS |
__YES |
__NO |
Cleaning personnel undergo initial training on Standard Operating Procedures before working independently
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__YES |
__NO |
All personnel undergo standard safety training |
__YES |
__NO |
Site-specific training is performed related to assigned tasks |
__YES |
__NO |
All employees receive continuing training annually |
__YES |
__NO |
Records of training are maintained and available. |