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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 and human factors has never been more crucial. We are excited to announce the revival of the Aerospace Technical Committee (TC), and we invite you to become a key member in […]

Following interest expressed in a Technical Committee (TC) focussed on Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Science Technology and Practice (STP) chair (Rosemary Seva) called an inaugural meeting of this new AI-centred TC on January 22. During that first meeting the group chose the title AI and Work and elected TC Chair Karen Jacobs (HFES, USA), and […]

Congress website: IEA 2027 The next International Ergonomics Association Triennial Congress will take place on 23–25 August 2027, hosted by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF). Join researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders at ExCeL London, a world-class venue with excellent transport links across the capital. Expect inspiring keynotes, cutting-edge sessions, and extensive […]

The IEA officers are pleased to announce that the next book in the Ergonomics in a Nutshell series for “Giving your business the human factors edge ..” has just been published. It is available free of charge  in e-book format: Making it happen. IEA International Ergonomics Association (IEA) developed this publication for Line Managers in […]

Members of the IEA Executive Committee and ErgoAfrica network along with ergonomics/human factors educators from USA and Europe are working towards building up the educational resources in West Africa for our discipline. Last week milestone meetings were held at the University of Ghana where plans were laid to establish a Masters Degree program in Ergonomics […]

The IEA  is pleased to announce that the “Core Competencies of Human Factors and Ergonomics” has been translated into German, published and is available from the IEA website (->Resources) along with the translations into Japanese, Spanish and Farsi. Any members wishing to assist with translations into their local languages should contact the Secretary General.

Decent work for all, a goal shared by ILO and the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), cannot be achieved unless human factors/ergonomics (HFE) principles and a HFE systems approach are incorporated in the design of work systems.  However, despite the acknowledged importance of HFE in the workplace, most countries and regions lack comprehensive regulations and requirements […]