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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?

Where armed police officers wear their weapon could make a difference to their physi-cal comfort when walking or running on duty, according to a new study of cops in Brazil.

Could special vests fitted with ice packs help to support bomb disposal experts as they carry out dangerous tasks while wearing heavy protective equipment to keep them safe?

Find out about the input of ergonomics into the design of life-saving equipment and services

A new design for life-saving respiratory equipment could help protect firefighters from the risk of discomfort and injury while carrying out their vital work in dangerous conditions

A new study explores how to improve care for patients with mental health problems and support medical staff working with them in hospital emergency departments

Future societies could soon be reliant on complex emerging technologies so how do we make sure we’re prepared for the risks they bring with them as well as the benefits?

Doctors back on Earth could carry out emergency surgery on astronauts in space thanks to a miniature medical robot that will soon be tested during trials at the International Space Station.

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

Teaching decision-making skills to junior medical staff could help them make faster and more effective diagnoses in emergency departments and reduce the gap between them and senior doctors.

For professions like the military and emergency services, carrying heavy loads on your back is often part of the job. But there could be a way of making this task easier by moving the weight.

Evacuating a ship in an emergency can be particularly challenging for passengers with a disability, but taking a new approach to how vessels are designed could help solve the problem

Sensors that work together to gather and share data could help transform our cities’ systems and create better environments for the people who live and work in them

When it comes to PPE, one size definitely doesn’t fit all and more still needs to be done to give women working in healthcare the right equipment to keep them safe and comfortable.

From an electric toilet seat to a life-saving medical device disguised as a book, explore some of the innovations honoured with design awards this year

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?

As you might have already heard, it’s time to launch our new strategy!

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

A new report reveals some of the latest innovations in healthcare, cleantech and industry that could change the way we live our lives in the future.

The world functions as it does today because technology is applied in every corner of life but when do we really stop and think about where it’s going next and how human factors impacts its success?

Women are less likely to be given painkillers and face a longer wait to be seen by hospital doctors, according to new research into gender bias and how patients are viewed by medics

Learn about the origins and leaders in our discipline

Touch screens in cars have been blamed for distracting drivers, so why aren’t motorists keen to embrace voice activated controls instead?

Teams working on the design of a new hospital have embraced human factors thinking to ensure the new health facility can deliver a better experience for the staff and patients who’ll be using it.

Artificial general intelligence could be the next technology to transform how we live, but how can we understand more about the risk and benefits it could bring before it’s introduced?

New research investigates the different types of job autonomy and the links to stress and emotional exhaustion.

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

Could a design improvement to a gearbox control improve selection and reduce risk of accidents?

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.

How do you design a combined workplace and home?

A pioneering project is helping medical students learn in a more realistic and immersive environment by enabling them to treat hologram hospital patients in the first training scheme of its kind.