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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

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?

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.

From cutting-edge research to practical innovation and real-world impact, find out what makes IEA2027 a must-attend event

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

The Think Human exhibition, which introduces people to the world of human factors and the difference it makes, is now available online

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’?

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

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

Technologies such as exoskeletons and cobots can support manufacturing workers but does combining the devices help or hinder humans working on assembly lines?

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 the Winter Olympics under way in Italy, how is human factors research making a difference for the athletes competing in freezing temperatures?

The CIEHF has launched a new campaign to help people working with oxygen at the bedside of hospital patients. Leaks of the gas can cause fires and even explosions, meaning it’s critical to ensure it’s handled correctly – particularly when staff are working under great pressure and stress.

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.

Explore near misses in three different sectors and how controls might be developed to prevent future events

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.

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 using a smaller keyboard help protect pianists from injuries caused by stretching to reach the right note?

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…

Life-saving water safety advice to help people protect themselves from drowning is being supported by human factors thinking