The aim of this first part of the Ergonomia project was to map out the situation in the ergonomics of cleaning, occupational diseases, and available materials.
To obtain the required information, surveys were carried out among cleaners and supervisors, and existing training materials were mapped out. Information on the numbers of and reasons for accidents and occupational diseases was sought, but such information was available from a few countries only. To obtain more information on the workload in cleaning, smart wear measurements were carried out.