New research revealing how our cognitive ability is affected by carrying heavier loads while we walk could help improve the design of wearable work equipment for emergency crews and the military
Working from home can lead to some employees feeling isolated, but new research shows that staff in large open-plan offices are also experiencing loneliness and a lack of interaction with others
Safety campaigners in the oil and gas industry are shining a spotlight on the vital role human factors can play in protecting offshore workers and creating a work environment where fewer accidents and injuries happen
Getting the right diagnosis is vital for patients, but could attempts to reduce the risk of errors by doctors be focusing on the wrong factors and do we need to think again about the advice given to medics?
Blame for maritime accidents has often focused on mistakes by a ship’s crew, but human factors experts say a ‘reverse Swiss cheese’ approach which pays more attention to decisions made at boardroom level could help promote safety
If we want to shake off the “default male” perspective that’s often influenced the design of our roads and railways and attract more women workers to the transport industry, then human factors could have the key to positive change
Green ergonomics can help create offices that not only improve the wellbeing and creativity of employees but could also help tackle the climate challenge and spread a more eco-friendly culture.
New research explores the most accurate ways of taking the information we have about body shapes and sizes and adjusting it to help improve design for different groups of users.
