World Patient Safety Day, September 17
On 17 September 2021 we celebrated the third World Patient Safety Day ( https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2021/09/17/default-calendar/world-patient-safety-day-2021). The slogan promoted by WHO this year is “Act now for safe and respectful childbirth!” with the theme “Safe maternal and newborn care”. Approximately 810 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. In addition, around 6700 newborns die every day, amounting to 47% of all under-5 deaths. COVID-19 […]
Foundation for Professional Ergonomics Impact Grants
The Foundation for Professional Ergonomics (FPE) is pleased to announce the availability of the FPE Impact Grants that aim to support small projects in the quest of developing professional ergonomics around the world. The funding preference will be given, but not limited to, applicants from the developing countries (as defined by United Nations) or proposals […]
IEA Webinars Available on IEA YouTube Channel
Two IEA webinars held earlier this year, one on HFE and the pandemic, the other on working from home, are available on the IEA YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe for future offerings!
Deadline Extended for 2021 IEA Tsinghua and Kingfar Awards
For 2021, the deadlines for the IEA/Kingfar and IEA/Tsinghua Awards have been extended to 31 August 2021. The IEA/Tsinghua Award for Collaborative Human Factors and Ergonomics Education for Industrially Developing Countries is given annually to honor persons (e.g., researchers, teachers) who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the success of postgraduate educational programs that […]
IEA/ILO Final Guidelines Available
The final version of “Principles and Guidelines for Human Factors/Ergonomics (HF/E) Design and Management of Work Systems,” a document jointly prepared by IEA and the International Labour Organization, is available for download: Principles and Guidelines for Human Factors/Ergonomics (HF/E) Management of Work Systems A draft version of the document is also available in Spanish: […]
New IEA Officers Elected
During the recent meeting of the IEA Council, held virtually on 11 and 12 June 2021, new IEA officers were elected for the coming three years: José Orlando Gomes, President, Associaçäo Brasileira de Ergonomia (ABERGO) Maggie Graf, Vice President and Secretary General, Swiss Ergonomics Association (SwissErgo) Thomas Alexander, Vice […]
IEA Triennial Report 2018-2021
The IEA Triennial Report covers the accomplishments of the most recent term of officers, led by President Kathleen L. Mosier, Ph.D. The report is a comprehensive review of the activities of IEA as they align with the organization’s seven strategic priorities. IEA Triennial Report 2018-2021
IEA Triennial and Annual Awards Announced
It is an important function of the International Ergonomics Association to award formal recognition to members of Federated Societies who have made outstanding contributions to the field of HF/E on an international level. IEA Awards will be presented virtually at the IEA2021 Congress. The Awards Session is on June 18, 2021. IEA is pleased to […]