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Latest jobs
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 Looking for a new job? Or wanting to find out what kind of work is available to ergonomists? New vacancies this month:
Human Factors Specialist, nuclear industry, up to £35,120 per annum, Scotland
Human Factors Specialists, air traffic control, £23,793 - £55,819 (based on experience) + benefits, southern England & Scotland
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Articles
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 "How can we be so ingenious at some things but so clueless at others?"
This question is asked in the book "Nudge" where the fact that ergonomics can be applied in a subtle way to improve the choices we make in our everyday life is discussed. Dr Miles Richardson, Reader in Cognitive Ergonomics at the University of Derby, UK, considers how ergonomics can be applied to positively influence behaviour. more » | | |  New Society President promotes an ergonomic approach to usability
"Taking usability seriously has become more widely recognised as essential to our successful use of technology, but many people confuse it with simply trying to make websites easier to use" says new Society President, Tom Stewart. "A usable product or system is one which is effective, efficient and satisfying for its users. An ergonomist's approach to usability has three distinct features." more » | | | | more articles » |
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The Ergonomics Society
An international organisation for professionals using knowledge
of human abilities and limitations to design and build for comfort, efficiency,
productivity and safety.
See the Society's vision statement.
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In the spotlight
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News for members
Members are asked to check the information about the forthcoming EGM - there are important proposals for change.
Changes to student awards
There have been some recent changes to the submission dates and criteria for the Society's student awards (cash prizes!). If you're a student, don't miss out - check now. more »
Members web portal
Keep the Society up to date with your contact details and professional interests. Please check and make any amendments using this new secure facility.
Funding available for small projects
If you are a member of the Society and have an idea for a project that would benefit the wider understanding of ergonomics, our Society, or both, then the Society may be able to help fund it.
Do you need an Ergonomist?
Do you have a problem with your computer workstation? Are you looking for someone to provide manual handling training? Do you need some ergonomics input into your design project? Check our list of Ergonomics Society Registered Consultancies and find out how they can help you. more »
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