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IEA Statement: World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026

IEA Statement: World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026

The International Ergonomics Association (IEA) joins the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in marking the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April 2026. This year the theme is ensuring a healthy psychosocial working environment. This includes finding and promoting ways to improve workload and working time stressors through work design aspects such […]
Assessing Physical Risks Of Young Workers In Agriculture: Special Groups Need Special Methods

Assessing Physical Risks Of Young Workers In Agriculture: Special Groups Need Special Methods

IEA Webinar: 28 May 2026, 14:00 UTC Informal Work Webinar Series This webinar is organized by the IEA Informal Work Technical Committee in collaboration with Workplace Health Without Borders (WHWB). It draws on recent research in the vanilla supply chain in Madagascar where workers operate largely under informal arrangements. We will demonstrate how risk assessments […]
Quality Control of Anthropometric Data

Quality Control of Anthropometric Data

IEA Webinar: 12th May (Tuesday), 2026, at 13.00 UTC/GMT (9.00 EDT); 22.00 JST This webinar is hosted by IEA The Technical Committee on Anthropometry This webinar covers the basics of how to plan and execute an anthropometric survey, and ways to present the results.  Both traditional methods (tape and caliper) and scan data collection are […]
World Health Day, April 7

World Health Day, April 7

As we recognize “World Health Day” (April 7), the International Ergonomics Association is proud of our continuous collaborations with the World Health Organization (WHO). As final edits are made to the ‘Practice guidance on application of Human Factors and Ergonomics to patient safety’ document prepared by IEA volunteers for and with WHO support, we look […]
Obituary: Margaret Irene Bullock

Obituary: Margaret Irene Bullock

The IEA Community is saddened to hear about the passing of Margaret Bullock on 16 January 2026. Margaret was a long-term member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA) and served for many years as the HFESA representative on the IEA Council. She served two terms on the IEA’s Executive Committee (from […]
Anticipating the Effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Resilient Performance

Anticipating the Effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Resilient Performance

IEA Webinar: April 30th, 2026, at 15:00 CET Webinar series on Resilience Engineering This webinar will explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Resilience Engineering (RE), showcasing how safety-critical industries are applying systems-based disciplines to guide the integration of AI into mission-critical functions. The webinar will highlight applications in healthcare, defense, and aviation, focusing […]
Technical Committees (TCs) Sign Up Sheet

Technical Committees (TCs) Sign Up Sheet

The IEA Technical Committees (TCs) are seeking to expand their membership and invite new members from federated societies. To facilitate this, we have created a sign-up form that provides an overview of the role of Technical Committees, including their four primary functions. By completing the form, you can express your interest in joining up to […]
IEA Fellow Award Applications open: Deadline 30 April 2026

IEA Fellow Award Applications open: Deadline 30 April 2026

The call for nominations for the 2026 IEA Fellow Awards is currently open. The IEA Fellow Award is given to recognize extraordinary or sustained, superior accomplishments of an individual. To be considered for the IEA Fellow Award, the candidate must have been a Full Member in good standing of a Federated or Affiliated Ergonomics Society […]
  • IEA Statement: World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026
    IEA Statement: World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026
    The International Ergonomics Association (IEA) joins the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in marking the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April…
  • Assessing Physical Risks Of Young Workers In Agriculture: Special Groups Need Special Methods
    Assessing Physical Risks Of Young Workers In Agriculture: Special Groups Need Special Methods
    IEA Webinar: 28 May 2026, 14:00 UTC Informal Work Webinar Series This webinar is organized by the IEA Informal Work Technical Committee in collaboration with…
  • Quality Control of Anthropometric Data
    Quality Control of Anthropometric Data
    IEA Webinar: 12th May (Tuesday), 2026, at 13.00 UTC/GMT (9.00 EDT); 22.00 JST This webinar is hosted by IEA The Technical Committee on Anthropometry This…
  • World Health Day, April 7
    World Health Day, April 7
    As we recognize “World Health Day” (April 7), the International Ergonomics Association is proud of our continuous collaborations with the World Health Organization (WHO). As…
  • Obituary: Margaret Irene Bullock
    Obituary: Margaret Irene Bullock
    The IEA Community is saddened to hear about the passing of Margaret Bullock on 16 January 2026. Margaret was a long-term member of the Human…
  • Anticipating the Effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Resilient Performance
    Anticipating the Effects of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Resilient Performance
    IEA Webinar: April 30th, 2026, at 15:00 CET Webinar series on Resilience Engineering This webinar will explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Resilience…
  • Technical Committees (TCs) Sign Up Sheet
    Technical Committees (TCs) Sign Up Sheet
    The IEA Technical Committees (TCs) are seeking to expand their membership and invite new members from federated societies. To facilitate this, we have created a…
  • IEA Fellow Award Applications open: Deadline 30 April 2026
    IEA Fellow Award Applications open: Deadline 30 April 2026
    The call for nominations for the 2026 IEA Fellow Awards is currently open. The IEA Fellow Award is given to recognize extraordinary or sustained, superior…
  • Join the Aerospace Technical Committee
    Join the Aerospace Technical Committee
    The future of aviation and space exploration is defined by human performance. As aerospace systems become increasingly complex, automated, and interconnected, the role of ergonomics…
  • Call for papers for a special issue on Artificial Intelligence and Work 
    Call for papers for a special issue on Artificial Intelligence and Work 
    WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, through editor-in-Chief, Karen Jacobs, announces a call for papers for a special issue on Artificial Intelligence and…

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  • About
    • Legal Status and Structure
    • Mission, Strategies and History
    • Executive Committee
    • Standing Committees and ad hoc positions
    • What Is Human Factors/Ergonomics (HFE)?
  • Member Societies & Networks
    • Federated Societies
    • Affiliated Societies
    • Technical Committees
    • Networks
    • Professional Certification Bodies
      • Criteria for IEA Endorsement of Certifying Bodies
      • Certification Systems for Professional Ergonomists
  • Resources
    • Global HFE Education Map
    • IEA Publications
    • IEA Webinars Available On Youtube
    • Endorsed Journals
    • Core Competencies of HFE Specialists
    • HFE Tools
    • Practice Examples
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Tips for Teleworking
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