Resource library search

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

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

Leading safety campaigners are calling for politicians to take action over fatal accidents ahead of this year’s elections

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.

Road accidents cause more deaths than any other form of transport in Britain, but a new investigative body has been launched to examine why and how incidents happen and improve safety.

The serious problems caused by workplace bullying and aggression are well known but more minor incidents can also have a damaging effect on workers and their wellbeing.

How error can be reduced with a more human-centric approach to the design of systems

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

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

Ge tknowledge and insights about challenges and opportunities in the oil & gas sector

Human factors thinking is helping lessons to be learned about improving safety in blood transfusions by improving understanding of why things might go wrong and what action can be taken.

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

A new step-by-step guide has been published to help people who carry out risk assessments in the energy sector build more human factors thinking into their work and the wider organisation

Ensuring the design and use of AI in healthcare is human-centred

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

With COP27 almost over, the climate crisis is back under the global spotlight and our free Climate Ergonomics guide can help bring human factors thinking to the challenge of creating a more sustainable world.

Exploring the challenges and a roadmap for mitigation

A new report reveals the latest work being done to improve safety for mothers and babies and the lessons being learned when things go wrong

Explore the future of this critical area of human factors investigation.

Taking a new approach to training in the construction industry by telling stories about safety could make sure more people live happily ever after.

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.