Green ergonomics can help create offices that not only improve the wellbeing and creativity of employees but could also help tackle the climate challenge and spread a more eco-friendly culture.
Working from home can lead to some employees feeling isolated, but new research shows that staff in large open-plan offices are also experiencing loneliness and a lack of interaction with others
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.
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?
The recent controversy over the electronic line-calling system at Wimbledon has sparked debate over the role of technology in sport and whether we can put as much faith in it as human officials
With summer temperatures making some workplaces feel uncomfortably warm, new research has explored the effect that different heat levels in offices can have on staff.
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.
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
Construction workers often suffer from pain and injury caused by their work but a new campaign aims to raise awareness of the risks they face and protect them from harm when handling heavy objects.
A personal story about badly fitting PPE shows reveals there’s still much more to be done to ensure every worker has the correct equipment to keep them safe and comfortable.
Controlling the temperature around individuals could be more comfortable and energy efficient than heating large spaces, and a new study looks at how it might help people in winter.
Workplaces are often designed with productivity as a priority, but what about workers’ mental health? A new study reveals the most important factors to think about to improve employee wellbeing.
The rise of technology that can track employees’ attention and focus by monitoring their brains is raising questions about how we should use neurodata and what it could mean for the workplace
The challenges of living and working in space mean thinking differently about how we design new habitats for astronauts and how we create equipment that’s adapted for carrying out tasks in microgravity
More work needs to be done to ensure healthcare workers don’t suffer injuries while moving patients, leaving them in so much pain that many want to quit the profession.
A new guide is helping business leaders in Norway and beyond understand why a systems-based approach can create safer workplaces and improve performance with practical and easy-to-follow advice.
