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
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’?
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”
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.
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?
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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…
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.
