Questionnaires are often used to gather accurate information about a subject, but could their visual design be standing in the way of that aim by confusing users about how to rate their experiences?
Level crossing warning horns have been accused of causing noise pollution and having a negative effect on local areas, so are their safety benefits enough to outweigh their disadvantages?
Could a shape-shifting car that can expand and contract to fit through narrow streets and squeeze into parking spots be the answer to urban transport challenges?
Tactile street tiles are helping blind and visually impaired people travel independently around a city by making it easier to identify services including banks, supermarkets and bus stops.
Feeling tired and stressed can have an impact on train drivers’ performance but new research shows that age and experience can help protect against some of these negative effects.
Ditching the blame game and taking a more proactive approach to tackling human error could help workers in the pharma industry reduce risks and be set up for success.
An international survey of the world’s workers reveals one in five report suffering from daily loneliness and the wellbeing of younger employees has fallen since last year.
A new study revealing that young children are more likely to trust robots than humans could help inform how technology to improve education is developed.
With self-driving vehicles on the rise, do we need to think again about the role of a driver to ensure that any automated system that replaces them does so in a way that’s safe and effective?
Digital healthcare solutions can improve the experience of patients, and a new framework aims to use human factors thinking to make them even more effective.
From cycling stars’ shorts to suits that help drivers think differently, the new exhibition marking our 75th anniversary looks at the difference human factors can make.
The link between sleep quality, mood and lifestyle for sailors working on submarines has come under the spotlight in a new study that tracked participants during 30 days under the waves.
How can airports make sure that passengers and staff have a better experience when it comes to helping travellers who need extra support during their journeys?
The serious problems caused by workplace bullying and aggression are well known but more minor incidents can also have a damaging effect on workers and their wellbeing.
As temperatures start rising, it’s vital to keep babies safe from excessive heat. New research has looked at the most effective low-cost ways to protect infants outside in prams
Our latest white paper explores the challenge of tackling fatigue in healthcare and sets out a practical plan to address the problem and improve the wellbeing of both staff and patients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
