For people with joint and pain issues, poorly designed packaging can be a significant challenge, but a new set of inclusive design guidelines aims to make sure it’s more accessible
Our recent webinar looked at the key principles that can improve how risk is managed in manufacturing and gave some proven and practical guidance that can really make a difference.
Technologies such as exoskeletons and cobots can support manufacturing workers but does combining the devices help or hinder humans working on assembly lines?
Hairdressing, laundry work and manufacturing are the sectors where women are most likely to suffer problems with their wrists and elbows, according to new research into female-dominated jobs.
Manufacturers have been urged to take action to protect employees after the number of people in the UK with work-related ill health rose by 200,000 in a year
Human factors expert Ron McLeod gives his verdict on switching to a car with self-driving features and why manufacturers need to look again at making sure drivers of the vehicles are given enough support through their design.
New research into the vibration experienced by babies in prams and cargo bikes could help develop safer and more comfortable travel options for infants
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.
Old-fashioned buttons can help car drivers carry out tasks more quickly than if they use the digital touchscreens now found in most vehicles, according to motor magazine researchers who put a dozen cars to the test.
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.
A new solar-powered smart helmet could keep delivery cyclists safer on the road by making it easier for them to get information about orders and ensuring they’re more vis-ible to traffic.
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has revealed a glimpse of some of the gear and gadgets we could be using in the future, including a range of healthcare innovations and wearable devices designed to improve users’ lives.
Insight, inspiration and an in-depth look at the key topics in human factors – they’re all on the agenda at this year’s EHF2024 conference with the full event programme now revealed.
Our 2025 conference will include a special session on medical devices, so if you’ve got work you want to share then make sure you don’t miss the deadline to submit your contribution
A retired engineer has designed a new type of spade which he claims can help protect users from back strain by stopping them from having to bend over while digging, and can also give them even more power.
