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Learn how the discipline of human factors can help enhance cyber security

Most cyber security attacks are down to human error but putting the blame on people after an incident has happened isn’t the best way to stop breaches happening again in future, according to one expert.

Making medical devices user-friendly doesn’t just mean they’re easier to operate – it can also increase their security

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and human factors thinking can help everyone protect themselves and their business from online scammers

Writing a white paper is the ideal way to share your human factors expertise, suggest solutions to problems and put forward new approaches to challenges.

Robot competitors battled it out in a series of everyday activities at a shopping centre to see which of them was the best at taking on human tasks

A smart lamp that can detect and prevent falls and a new secure hospital in Ireland are among the designs honoured this year for making a difference to mental health.

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?

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.

Our new infographic reveals how the principles of Good Work Design can create environments that increase wellbeing and performance and where workers feel supported and encouraged.

Discover how you can help celebrate the CIEHF’s 75th anniversary by contributing to a special journal edition marking our milestone birthday next year.

Supporting improved performance and safety in defence operations

Could lifting devices help to protect paramedics from injury as they move patients and also increase comfort for the people they’re treating?

For wheelchair users, travelling by plane can often be a challenging and undignified process. An award-winning invention that allows passengers to take their own chair on board is aiming to change that and make flying a more accessible and inclusive experience.

Careful planning and technology could help remove some of the barriers faced by people with vision and mobility issues when they’re accessing pedestrian spaces

Find out how home workers can stay healthy and productive using good ergonomics

How to use design to create good, satisfying work

Easy access to phones and email can make it hard to switch off from work, but a new study suggests that checking mobiles before bed can impact performance and decision making by increasing sleepiness.

A sight-saving kit to help healthcare professionals in low-income areas is just one of this year’s winners of an award honouring ideas that can help create a better society.

Supporting improved performance and safety in defence operations