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 Looking for a new job? Or wanting to find out what kind of work is available to ergonomists? New vacancies for November/December:
Senior Ergonomics/ Human Factors Consultants, competitive remuneration package
Human Factors Consultant, Salary up to 50K plus benefits, various locations
There are 6 new academic vacancies listings for November.
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Articles
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 Ergonomics: Real Design
‘Ergonomics - Real Design’ is an ergonomics exhibition soon to be hosted at the Design Museum in London from 18th November 2009 to 7th March 2010. It will be a spectacular and high-profile grand finale to the anniversary year. The BBC have just published a report about ergonomics in everyday life. more » | | |  How human factors helps to drive down casualties of war
Reports of incidents and casualties from military operations in Afghanistan and other conflict areas around the world are, sadly, all-to-commonplace in today’s newspaper, television and radio features. Equally commonplace are articles pointing the finger of blame towards those allegedly responsible for providing inadequate supplies of personal equipment, vulnerable vehicles, lack of helicopters, over-tasking or ‘mission creep’ and so on. And then, every so often you come across an article where, tagged on to the end of a damning sentence is the phrase 'due in part to human factors'. Yet, very rarely are these 'human factors' actually made explicit; no-one seems to want to define why it is that human error occurs or complex battlefield equipment is not exploited to its full effect. more » | | | | more articles » |
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The Ergonomics Society
An international organisation for professionals using knowledge
of human abilities and limitations to design and build for comfort, efficiency,
productivity and safety.
See the Society's vision statement.
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In the spotlight
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Calling all students!
Not long to go now until the Student Conference on November 25th! Listen to talks about working as an ergonomist. Stand for Student Rep! Don't miss out on this important event - you might meet your future employer! more »
World Usability Day
World Usability Day 2009 will take place on 12 November, with the theme of 'Designing for a sustainable world'. You can listen to a podcast about enhancing the user experience. more »
Looking for British Standards?
If you're looking for standards associated with your field of work, start here! We have links to the relevant sections of the BSI website to make your search easier. more »
Do you need an Ergonomist?
Do you have a problem with your computer workstation? Are you looking for someone to provide manual handling training? Do you need some ergonomics input into your design project? Check our list of Ergonomics Society Registered Consultancies and find out how they can help you. more »
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