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A personal story about badly fitting PPE shows reveals there’s still much more to be done to ensure every worker has the correct equipment to keep them safe and comfortable.

As one of the most commonly consumed drugs in the world, how is caffeine affecting people physically and mentally and what impact could it be having on our performance throughout a working day?

This month’s UN World Day for Safety and Health at Work highlights why it’s vital to create safe environments for all workers and make sure people are protected when they’re carrying out their jobs.

Want to share ideas and make new connections with other human factors professionals working in the same area as you? Our Sector Groups could be the perfect place to start…

Digital billboards that sparked complaints from city residents have been transformed into community information screens designed to solve local problems and help tourists feel more welcome.

The CIEHF celebrates its 75th anniversary this year but what could the world of human factors and ergonomics look like in another 75 years? One of our members looks into their crystal ball…

Award-winning guidelines to help blind and visually impaired people use digital devices have been tested by creating three home appliances that could help make design more accessible.

Despite female sport soaring in popularity, women and girls are still facing too many challenges around a lack of equipment and clothing designed specifically for them.

Could signature scents designed to boost employees’ mood and wellbeing play a part in making people want to return to working in offices?

Could sleep tracking devices help improve performance and safety on navy warships by helping to monitor and manage fatigue while sailors are at sea?

More work needs to be done to ensure healthcare workers don’t suffer injuries while moving patients, leaving them in so much pain that many want to quit the profession.

Police officers rely on personal protective equipment to keep them safe on duty, so how can we make sure that the kit they use is comfortable and allows them to perform at their best?

The menopause is something every woman will experience and applying human factors thinking could help female employees feel more supported at work during what can be a difficult stage of life.

Insight, inspiration and an in-depth look at the key topics in human factors – they’re all on the agenda at this year’s EHF2024 conference with the full event programme now revealed.

If humans are to settle on the moon one day then as well as thinking about the physical habitat, designers of any future lunar colonies will need to consider social and psychological factors.

An overhaul of national and workplace policies is needed to help long Covid sufferers enjoy a successful and sustained return to work, research has found.

Nuclear control rooms are high-pressure environments where workers face plenty of cognitive demands. A new study has explored the most effective way to measure these demands and get an accurate picture of workers’ experiences.

New research claims workplace wellbeing initiatives such as meditation and mindfulness don’t deliver any benefits to employees and bosses need to find more effective ways to improve mental health.

This year the CIEHF celebrates its 75th anniversary and to mark the milestone we’re hosting an exhibition about the difference human factors makes – can you help us bring it to life and inspire a new generation?

Will adding a human face to ChatGPT help users experience the AI system in a way that’s more engaging and feels more like they’re having a natural conversation with another person?

There’s still time to nominate your human factors heroes in our annual awards, including recognising the businesses who are protecting workers from injury with some simple design changes.

Using human factors and ergonomics expertise to break down barriers faced by home care staff will create a safer, enhanced system for workers and patients, new research has revealed.

Our recent webinar looked at the key principles that can improve how risk is managed in manufacturing and gave some proven and practical guidance that can really make a difference.

Easy access to phones and email can make it hard to switch off from work, but a new study suggests that checking mobiles before bed can impact performance and decision making by increasing sleepiness.

After the latest agreement to tackle climate change was agreed at the recent COP28 summit, what can human factors professionals do to help create a greener and more sustainable future?

Artificial general intelligence could be the next technology to transform how we live, but how can we understand more about the risk and benefits it could bring before it’s introduced?

Creating more cost-effective training could help address a shortage of qualified nurses, so is a move towards using immersive virtual reality teaching sessions the answer?

Our annual conference has seen a record number of submissions for 2024 and our line-up of keynote speakers promises to deliver thought-provoking insights across a wide range of topics and themes.

A great way to raise awareness of human factors is through awards and the publicity generated so take a look at how you can help by recognising excellence in people you know.

More conversations and communication are now happening online through video calls, but research suggests we could be missing out on important social factors by decreasing in our in-person interactions.

Could a lack of diversity among the body types that medical students experience when they’re learning to carry out examinations have an impact on patient safety?

A new report reveals some of the latest innovations in healthcare, cleantech and industry that could change the way we live our lives in the future.

The winner of this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture shows how great design can bring people together and improve health, wellbeing and a sense of shared community.

If human factors is to make a significant difference to shaping how we use artificial intelligence then where should we be turning our attention to make sure we have the biggest impact?

Don’t miss the chance to share your work and ideas with a wider audience by sending us your submissions for next year’s Ergonomics & Human Factors 2024 conference.

A new guide is helping business leaders in Norway and beyond understand why a systems-based approach can create safer workplaces and improve performance with practical and easy-to-follow advice.

‘Decision fatigue’ has been blamed for depleting our power to make effective choices but could its impact on the way we think have previously been over estimated?

Artificial intelligence and robotics have been used to create an award-winning walking aid that could help transform the lives of people with mobility challenges.

New research has examined the risks of using smart phones on stairs and escalators and could be used to help to raise awareness of the potential dangers of being distracted by the devices.