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Explore how human factors as a discipline can help address Equality, Diversity and Inclusion issues

How error can be reduced with a more human-centric approach to the design of systems

Revealing how standards are created and how to get involved

New research explores some of the strategies and solutions that can be used to tackle the challenges of human factors integration

Find out about organisational change including how to design a risk assessment process

Learn about the impact of the pandemic on the rural informal workers of India

To mark our 75th anniversary last year, a special issue of the journal Ergonomics has been released exploring both the history and the future of our profession

Good design is often overlooked because it fits seamlessly into our lives, but could this lead people to ignore the skill and expertise needed to create it and to believe that human factors is ‘just common sense’?

Don’t miss the exhibition to mark our 75th anniversary and celebrate human factors! It opens at the Museum of Making in Derby on 27 September for the autumn.

A team of human factors experts has drawn up a list of the grand challenges the profession needs to tackle in response to the issues facing society today

Our new interactive exhibition designed to celebrate the Institute’s 75 birthday and inspire the next generation of human factors practitioners is now open at the Museum of Making

A new approach to human factors training in Thailand aims to develop the profession by boosting skills and knowledge and identifying the core competencies needed to support organisations in the country.

An immersive exhibition celebrating the world of human factors is now available online for everyone to explore and find out more about the difference our profession makes

Stressed-out managers around the world report feeling less engaged with their jobs, but improving work culture could hold the key to boosting wellbeing and sparking a “global productivity boom”

As workforces become older, how can organisations make sure employees of every age are well protected while they’re at work?

A human factors training course developed by the Royal Navy’s Safety Centre and which has helped contribute to better safety culture across the service has now been given official accreditation by the CIEHF.

Discover some of the human factors thinking that’s helping to improve performance across sports such as rifle shooting and archery

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

From sleigh-driving fatigue to the risk of being injured hauling presents down chimneys, Santa Claus could do with some help from human factors at this time of year

Personalised podcasts that are tailored to an individual’s interests could be a more effective way of learning than reading information in textbooks, according to new research

An award-winning system could help forestry workers keep track of changes in the woodland and share data and knowledge to protect these environments from the challenges of climate change.

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?

With renewable energy set to play an even greater role in powering our world, a new study looks at how human factors could help on and offshore wind turbine workers

If your new year’s resolution involves finding a new job or shaking up your professional life then our Careers Day is the perfect place to start.

Rail passengers with mobility problems can be vulnerable to trips and falls as they navigate stations and trains but new research into hazard hotspots could help create safer transport infrastructure.

Find out how we can integrate AI meaningfully and safely into processes and systems

Uncover the intricacies of accident investigation from a human factors perspective.

From robot vacuum cleaners that can pick up what you’ve dropped, to wearable health devices and AI, this year’s CES tech showcase in Las Vegas has been revealing the ide-as of tomorrow.

Raising standards of competence and strengthening public confidence

The vital of role of non-technical skills in the rail industry has come under the spotlight in a new study, including a prediction about which of the skills could become more important with the rise in automation.

New research explores how the body adapts to work-induced fatigue during lifting tasks, emphasising the importance of ergonomics in designing procedures

Does India need a “national ergonomics mission” to help the country tap into the opportunities and benefits that human factors could bring to its big cities and support a new generation of experts?

How can human factors research help to guide an international standard in self-assembly instructions?

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.

Proven practices to drive improved performance and manage risk

A framework for making sure new technology is designed with users at its heart is bringing positive changes to US defence, aviation and beyond

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

Our relationship with our dogs and what makes us feel close to them could hold the key to developing social robots that can better connect with humans and help to tackle the problem of loneliness.

Share your human factors hero and their work by nominating them in our annual awards, recognising the very best of our profession

Could a new project to create a self-driving shuttle that can carry passengers to and from places help to revolutionise public transport and how we get around the cities of tomorrow?