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Revealing how standards are created and how to get involved

Helping to promote comfort, health and productivity

How can human factors research help to guide an international standard in self-assembly instructions?

Raising standards of competence and strengthening public confidence

Find out how to apply human factors standards to the design of complex systems

From sleigh-driving fatigue to the risk of being injured hauling presents down chimneys, Santa Claus could do with some help from human factors at this time of year

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

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 report by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch has recommended a series of measures to reduce the risk of the wrong implant being inserted into patients, including where packaging and labelling could make a difference.

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?

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

More needs to be done to create better work cultures where staff feel confident about raising concerns, according to a former nurse who helped expose failings at an NHS trust

Discover some of the human factors thinking that’s helping to improve performance across sports such as rifle shooting and archery

Proactively setting people up for success

New advice has been released on keep patients safe by reducing the risk of mistakes being made when injections are given during anaesthetic procedures

Could a radical rethink about how we view cars and the role of personal vehicles be what’s needed if we want to find sustainable transport solutions that work for all road users?

Could using a smaller keyboard help protect pianists from injuries caused by stretching to reach the right note?

Our annual awards celebrate the very best of human factors people and projects and this year’s inspiring winners show how our discipline is making a positive difference to lives around the world.

Could health education leaflets and posters be made more effective by employing user experience design methods to create improved materials that are seen as easier to use?

Introducing human factors thinking to healthcare can create better working environments where staff feel included and patients benefit from better outcomes, according to a leading surgeon.

A new approach to human factors training in Thailand aims to develop the profession by boosting skills and knowledge and identifying the core competencies needed to support organisations in the country.

How do human factors professionals develop skills, track strengths and gain recognition? Our all-new Professional Competency Checklist is your essential guide

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.