The Robens Centre for Health Ergonomics at the University of Surrey is currently preparing a set of case studies relating to the musculoskeletal health of those involved in the cleaning industry, with a view to reducing the problem and giving examples of best practice. It became apparent from a 2 year study and a workshop within the cleaning industry that there is a need and a large audience for improved guidance in the cleaning industry for supervisors, managers, health and safety personnel and employers. I would be very interested in hearing about examples of good practise within the cleaning industry that you are aware of or have been involved in implementing. Valerie Woods Valerie Woods Research Fellow Robens Centre for Health Ergonomics EIHMS EDK Building University of Surrey Guildford GU2 7TE Tel: 01483 876738 Fax: 01483 879395 www.eihms.surrey.ac.uk/robens/erg