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    Adept Ergonomics Ltd Adept Ergonomics Ltd Contact: Zaheer Osman
    43 Wicklow Drive Leicester LE5 4EJ work Call me: 08454 757697work Email me: admin@adeptergonomics.co.ukINTERNET
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    Adept Ergonomics is an ergonomics consultancy specialising in workplace ergonomics. We provide assessments, training, research and consultancy to a variety of clients ranging from SMEs to multinationals. We hope to make the application of ergonomics effective and to take your business forward to help reduce work related ill-health, absence and make your employees safe and comfortable in the workplace. Our training ensures that your organisation has the skills to become self sufficient with the help and support from us. Our assessments and recommendations aim to be practical and implementable to allow improvements to be made to your workplace.

    Our qualified Ergonomics Consultants are also chartered members of IOSH (CMIOSH). Some of the services we provide are:
    - Ergonomics Assessment
    - Ergonomics Survey
    - Ergonomics Research
    - Human Factors Assessment
    - Manual Handling Training
    - Manual Handling Assessment (RULA, REBA ART, MAC)
    - DSE Assessment Training
    - DSE Assessment
    - DSE Assessor Training
    - Seating Assessment
    - Workplace Assessment
    - Ergonomic Product Appraisal
    - IOSH Working Safely
    - IOSH Managing Safely

    Areas of work

    Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
    Manual Handling of loads, safety & training
    Office ergonomics and design
    Risk Assessments – Various Work Situations
    Training for management and staff
    Work-related musculoskeletal problems

    Further details
    Established: 2006
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 1
    Other qualified ergonomists: 0
    Other consultants: 0

    Additional Information
    Our values are:
    * Quality – without compromise
    * Integrity – in all work conducted
    * Impartiality – no hidden agendas
    * Commercial sense – realistic solutions that can be implemented
    * Confidentiality – for your organisation
    Select us and you’ll be guaranteed all of the above.

    Client Reviews
    “I cannot praise highly enough the expert ergonomic experience I received using Adept ergonomics. An efficient and highly professional approach was taken to help solve an issue I had been dealing with. I would not hesitate to use their experience again” – Alan Sharman CMIOSH MIIRSM SIRM, Health and Safety Manager, London City Airport
    “I would rate the training 10 out of 10 and would highly recommend to others. The trainer managed to get excellent group interaction right from the beginning and the course was interesting, informative and very well presented.” – Jennifer Hanna, Operations Manager, Flo Gas UK
    “Adept ergonomics provided our client with a swift and professional service which met all of their needs. It has been a pleasure to work with a company of such high calibre” – Luke Smith, Account Manager, Healthy Buildings International Ltd
    “I found the level of service, and the manner of the service delivery offered by adept ergonomics to be market leading. Our employee was made to feel relaxed and able to fully communicate his needs, adept ergonomics enabled him to continue working and feeling a valued member of his team. A first class, professional service with the human touch.” – David Anderson RN(G), Occupational Health and Safety Advisor, Balfour Beatty Major Civil Engineering
    “A fast and professional service. Adept Ergonomics gave us and our employee specific advice and assistance in a difficult case. Adept Ergonomics have greatly improved our employee’s working comfort and have dramatically reduced their time off work.” – Steve Starbuck, Health and Safety Manager, IKO PLC

     

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    Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd Contact: Georgina Fletcher
    SEA House, PO Box 800, Coldharbour Lane, Fishponds Bristol BS16 1SU work Call me: 01373 852314work Email me: georgina.fletcher@sea.co.ukINTERNET
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    The SEA Human Factors Group comprises professional ergonomists, engineering psychologists and systems engineers. The background in Human Factors Integration (HFI), behavioural science and engineering disciplines equips the team with the ability to effectively integrate human factors in system and product design, development and evaluation. The group has experience in military and commercial projects, transport, marine, offshore and aerospace sectors. Competencies extend from the development of human factors integration plans, through user and system requirements capture to detailed design and assessment activities.
    Human factors is an essential input to the design of effective and safe systems. Early specification of human factors in a project enhances usability and in-service performance, reduces human error and training costs and is essential for optimising manning requirements. Importantly, human-factored systems lead to greater user and customer satisfaction.

    Areas of work
    Cognitive Ergonomics, Complex Tasks
    Design & Layout of Displays – Controls
    Expert Witness – Various Work Situations
    Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
    Physiological Aspects and Medical Ergonomics
    Product Design & Consumer Ergonomics
    Task Analysis
    Usability Assessment
    User Requirements & Guidance
    Vehicle & Transport Ergonomics

    Further details
    Established: 1994
    First registered: 1997
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 1
    Other qualified ergonomists: 5
    Other consultants: 165

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    SAMMIE CAD Ltd SAMMIE CAD Ltd Contact: Samantha Porter
    Department of Design & Technology, Loughborough University Loughborough LE11 3TU work Call me: 01509 223026work Email me: c.s.porter@lboro.ac.ukINTERNET
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    SAMMIE is a 3D human modelling, computer-aided ergonomics design system that is used to predict postural problems at the concept stage of design. We work closely with other specialists, when necessary, in order to identify the optimum compromises, working within design constraints, to ensure that users can be accommodated comfortably and can work efficiently and safely. The company also offers traditional ergonomics methods, training, support throughout product development and expert witness opinion.

    Areas of work
    Anatomy & Anthropometry in Human Activities
    Design & Layout of Displays & Controls
    Design of Control Rooms
    Expert Witness: Various Work Situations
    Industrial Design Applications
    Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
    Manual Handling of Loads: Safety & Training
    Product Design & Consumer Ergonomics
    Systems Analysis
    Vehicle & Transport Ergonomics

    Further details
    Established: 1978
    First registered: 1996
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 3
    Other qualified ergonomists: 0
    Other consultants: 0

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    CCD Design & Ergonomics Ltd CCD Design & Ergonomics Ltd Contact: David Watts
    Ground Floor, Northdown House 11-21 Northdown Street London N1 9BN work Call me: 0207 5932900work Email me: david.watts@ccd.org.ukINTERNET
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    CCD is a creative, user-focussed design & human factors/ergonomics consultancy based in central London, working across the UK and internationally. Our practice uses a combination of Ergonomists, Psychologists, Designers and Architects to provide an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to the design of systems, products, workspaces and buildings.

    We have been applying this pragmatic blend of skills to bring benefits to our clients for over 30 years. We work in air, rail, and road transport sectors, the nuclear, oil and gas industries, public and private utilities, manufacturing companies, the emergency services, as well as security, healthcare and research sector companies. Our clients include Network Rail, CERN, Siemens, BAA, Transport for London, Thames Water, Home Office, Metropolitan Police, NATS, Eurostar and Exxon Mobil.

    We operate two divisions – CCD Human Factors and CCD Design.

    CCD Human Factors advises business, government and other organisations on how to improve efficiency and reduce human error by optimising work environments, systems & processes. Our work includes:

    • Understanding how people behave and what they are trying to do and their needs.
    • Modelling and predicting how people will perform including workload and human error assessments.
    • Establishing how people behave through practical applied research.
    • Evaluating how workspaces are designed using specialist human 3D CAD analysis.

    CCD Design is a design consultancy that puts people and the science of ergonomics at the heart of designing complex buildings, workspaces and products. CCD is a world leader in the design control rooms and command & control systems. We offer services in:

    • Establishing the feasibility of projects including concept design and operational concepts.
    • The full range of architectural, interior design and furniture design activities.
    • Environmental design including lighting and acoustics.
    • The capture and integration of user requirements and engaging with end users in the design process.
    • Full 3D CAD visualisation – images and flythroughs.
    • Continuity of design into implementation and delivery.

    Visit our website for more on our capabilities and case studies and see how we bring together design and ergonomics to add value to the projects we work on and deliver tangible benefits to our clients.

    Areas of work
    Design of Control Rooms
    Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
    Industrial Design Applications
    Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
    Office ergonomics & design
    Risk assessments – various work situations
    Systems Analysis
    User Requirements & Guidance
    Vehicle & Transport Ergonomics
    Work-related musculoskeletal problems

    Further details
    Established: 1977
    First registered: 1995
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 6
    Other qualified ergonomists: 3
    Other consultants: 3

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    Ricability Ltd Ricability Ltd Contact: Mark Harnett
    Unit G03, The Wenlock Business Centre, 50 - 52 Wharf Road London N1 7EU work Call me: 020 7427 2464work Email me: mail@ricability.org.ukINTERNET
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    Ricability is an independent research charity originally formed by Which? Our ergonomic expertise and wider multi-disciplinary research team allows us to support the development and testing of products and services. We follow an inclusive design approach to ensure older and disabled people’s needs are designed for. Our extensive experience in practically applying ergonomics has demonstrated that designing for, and testing with, older and disabled people can actively increase usability for all and reach a wider market. Ricability also has a panel of 250 older and disabled people for user testing.

    Areas of work:

    • Human-computer interface design and assessment
    • Product design and consumer ergonomics
    • Usability assessment
    • Vehicle and transport ergonomics
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    Arcadis Arcadis Contact: Paul Stephens
    Portland Tower, Portland Street Manchester M1 3AH work Call me: 0161 9343300work Email me: Paul.Stephens@Arcadis-UK.comINTERNET
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    ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in infrastructure, water, environment and buildings. We enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environment. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With 19,000 people and EUR 2.3 billion in revenues, the company has an extensive international network supported by strong local market positions.

    We ensure safety, reliability, and maintainability, are integral to the design process and lifecycle of systems within highly regulated industries where there is a potential for major hazards.  We also provide Independent Safety Advice and can assist with safety compliance and approval processes.

    Our dedicated Human Factors team guarantees that all design and risk assessment activities address aspects of human reliability and usage. We specialise in integrating human factors into complex engineering projects through managing systems engineering and provide a good return on investment in terms of costs and revenues associated with production, maintenance and safety.

    Areas of work
    Accidents; Health & Safety at Work
    Cognitive Ergonomics, Complex Tasks
    Design of Control Rooms
    Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
    Human Reliability
    Management & Ergonomics
    Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
    User Requirements & Guidance
    Vehicle & Transport Ergonomics
    Work Related Musculoskeletal Problems

    Further details

    Established: 1888
    First registered: 1996
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 3
    Other qualified ergonomists: 4
    Other consultants: 1500 worldwide, approximately 500 in UK

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    Quintec Associates Ltd Quintec Associates Ltd Contact: Sylvia Horner
    Mountbatten House, Basing View, Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 4HJ work Call me: 01252 376604work Email me: sylvia.horner@quintec.comINTERNET
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    Quintec Associates Ltd was opened as Thales Human Factors in 1954 and provides a high quality, professional and independent consultancy service in human factors and training needs analysis at a very competitive price. We apply human factors to the design of complex, computer-based systems and work closely with clients to develop practical solutions.
    We cover all aspects of MANPRINT and HFIP, including task analysis, HCI, workload analysis, systems requirements capture, control room layout, health and safety, HAZOPS and usability assessment. Our consultants have several years experience in technology areas such as sonar, radar, EW, ESM, telecommunications and IT. In 1993, the group was awarded the Ergonomics Society’s President’s Medal for their application of ergonomics knowledge.

    Areas of work
    Cognitive Ergonomics, Complex Tasks
    Computer Software Ergonomics
    Design & Layout of Displays & Controls
    Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
    Management & Ergonomics
    Systems Analysis
    Task Analysis
    Usability Assessment
    User Requirements & Guidance
    Vehicle & Transport Ergonomics

    Further details
    Established: 1954
    First registered: 1995
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 6
    Other qualified ergonomists: 10
    Other consultants: 9

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    Axis Ergonomics Axis Ergonomics Contact: Andy Nicholson
    3 Collingcroft Close, East Hunsbury Northampton NN4 0BN work Call me: 07768 213112work Email me: andy.nicholson@axisergonomics.comINTERNET
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    Axis Ergonomics provides practical, timely and expert ergonomics and human factors advice and opinion to a wide range of clients, both through short-term assignments or acting as an internal resource. We provide a range of consultancy, training and expert witness services, with a focus on health, safety and design.
    With substantial experience of working in many business sectors, we are focussed on providing solutions for our clients; solutions that are effective, helpful and aim to produce cost-benefit. We know what works and why. We are conversant with good practices and keep up to date with emerging trends.

    Some of our most sought after services include:

    • specialist risk assessments and recommendations for finding solutions or controlling risk
    • improving workplace design and layout
    • customised training courses
    • expert opinion.

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    URS Infrastructure & Environment UK Ltd URS Infrastructure & Environment UK Ltd Contact: Andy Baker
    6-8 Greencoat Place London SW1P 1PL work Call me: 0207 821 4362work Email me: andy.baker@urs.comINTERNET
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    The URS Human Factors Team work with designers, manufacturers, research organisations, operational, government and regulatory bodies in order to support all types of human-systems interfaces and organisational projects. This ranges from ensuring that safety critical systems are resilient to human error, that associated human tasks are feasible, through to making sure that functions are appropriately allocated between humans and technology and that devices and interfaces are safe, easy and enjoyable to use.  As well as investigating and improving the tools and products of the job for enhanced use and efficacy, we are experienced in investigating and developing the socio-technical and organisational systems that impact on human performance.

    Areas of work
    Accidents, Health & Safety
    Design and layout of displays and controls
    Human Reliability
    Management & Ergonomics
    Task Analysis
    Training – for Management & Staff
    User Requirements & Guidance

    Further details
    Established: 2003
    First registered: 2009
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 2
    Other qualified ergonomists: 2
    Other consultants: 57,000

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    Mott MacDonald Ltd Mott MacDonald Ltd Contact: Karen Wright
    Mott MacDonald House, 8-10 Sydenham Road, Croydon Surrey CR0 2EE work Call me: 020 8774 2282work Email me: humanfactors@mottmac.comINTERNET
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    Mott MacDonald is a world-leading development, engineering and management consultancy who provide human factors solutions to a wide client base.

    Our understanding of complex and large scale assignments helps ensure that our human factors interventions are clearly targeted and become an integrated part of the design process. Because we have delivered on numerous difficult and demanding programmes we have a strong and successful track record as a consultancy that can be relied upon to deliver innovative and creative solutions.

    With the ability to draw on the multi-disciplinary resources of Mott MacDonald Group, we are uniquely positioned to use the knowledge and experience of engineers, architects and operational and maintenance specialists to turn project ideas into reality. We also have access to cutting edge technology and the facilities to apply techniques such as passenger flow modelling and visualisation to assess the impact of ergonomic proposals.

    Our team of qualified ergonomists and applied psychologist have performed work for major clients in a range of sectors including transportation (light and heavy rail, metro, aviation and highways), nuclear, power, defence, chemical & process, and oil & gas.

    Areas of work
    Accidents; Health and Safety at Work
    Design and Layout of Displays and Controls
    Design of Control Rooms
    Human-Computer Interface Design and Assessment
    Human Reliability
    Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
    Systems Analysis
    Task Analysis
    User Requirements and Guidance
    Vehicle and Transport Ergonomics

    Further details
    Established: 1902
    First registered: 2002
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 3
    Other qualified ergonomists: 4
    Other consultants: 0

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    Abbott Risk Consulting (ARC) Ltd Abbott Risk Consulting (ARC) Ltd Contact: Mark Dobinson
    Trident One, Styal Road Manchester M22 5XB work 11 Albyn Place Edinburgh EH2 4NG work Call me: +44 (0)161 435 6398work Email me: mark.dobinson@consultarc.comINTERNET
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    Abbott Risk Consulting (ARC) Ltd is a leading safety engineering, risk management and human factors consultancy, with offices in Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Derby and Perth, Australia.

    The ARC Human Factors Team comprises qualified ergonomists, applied psychologists and safety specialists with extensive experience across a wide range of industries including: nuclear, defence, oil & gas, transportation, manufacturing, emergency services and utilities.

    ARC offers a comprehensive range of human factors and ergonomics services, delivering cost effective solutions tailored to the specific needs of your organisation. Typical services offered include:

    • accident / incident investigation / analysis
    • change management
    • control room ergonomics
    • human factors integration for new designs and modifications
    • job and procedure design
    • musculoskeletal risk reduction (including manual handling assessment)
    • office ergonomics and design (including DSE assessment)
    • organisational design
    • safety case and safety assurance support
    • safety culture assessment / improvement
    • safety management systems evaluation / design
    • task and human error analysis
    • training needs analysis and competency assessment
    • workload and fatigue assessments

    Areas of work
    Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
    Cognitive Ergonomics, Complex Tasks
    Design of Control Rooms
    Human Reliability
    Industrial/commercial workplace design
    Office ergonomics and design
    Risk Assessments – Various Work Situations
    Sociotechnical Systems & Ergonomics
    Task analysis
    Work-related musculoskeletal problems

    Further details
    Established: 2002
    First registered: 2009
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 3
    Other qualified ergonomists: 2
    Other consultants: 60

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    Keil Centre Ltd Keil Centre Ltd Contact: Richard Scaife
    18 Atholl Crescent Edinburgh EH3 8HQ Scotlandwork Call me: 0131 229 6140work Email me: richard@keilcentre.co.ukINTERNET
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    The Keil Centre is a private company of Chartered Psychologists offering a unique range of services using accredited, senior staff. Our experience spans several industry sectors, including transport, government, petrochemicals, manufacturing, energy, & health.
    Core services include:

    • Safety culture assessment
    • Understanding human behaviour in incidents
    • Human reliability analysis
    • Influencing safety behaviours
    • StressTools online stress risk assessment toolkit (http://www.stresstools.com)
    • Stress management and resilience development
    • Clinical psychology treatments for stress
    • Selecting the right people and helping them achieve their full potential
    • Personal, team and organisational development and change

    Areas of work
    Accidents; Health and Safety at Work
    Human Reliability
    Management and Ergonomics
    Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
    Sociotechnical Systems and Ergonomics
    Training

    Further details
    Established: 1983
    First registered: 2007
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 3
    Other qualified ergonomists: 0
    Other consultants: 6

    Logo for David Hitchcock Ltd
    David Hitchcock Ltd David Hitchcock Ltd Contact: David Hitchcock
    45 Dennis Street, Hugglescote Leicestershire LE67 2FP work Call me: 01530 830871work Email me: david@davidhitchcock.co.ukINTERNET
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    David Hitchcock Limited is an organisation specialising in three areas:
    1. Ergonomics and human factors
    2. Health and safety
    3. User response

    For each of these areas we provide consultancy, research and training services.

    Our ergonomics services are intended to help ensure that people can interact, benefit from and perhaps even enjoy the things they do, the stuff they use, and the places they go. This can be achieved by properly understanding user needs, capabilities and aspirations and then making sure they are met by the provision around them.

    Our health & safety services aim to reduce accidents and ill-health by providing clear, sensible, prioritised and accurate information and support.

    Our user response services have developed in response to clients requesting a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding user needs and identifying the factors which need attention to improve take-up, acceptability, desirability and usability of a system or product.  These are sometimes referred to as ‘soft factors’ or ‘psychosocial factors’, those aspects of a design which may sometimes seem somewhat intangible but which can actually make or break the design.

    Sectors and Sizes
    We work in all sectors and with organisations of all sizes. Our commissions range from half-day training sessions to longitudinal studies for Government departments.

    Suitability
    Originally a private consultancy, David Hitchcock Limited was established in May 2006. Founded on over 20 years experience of its Director, the company has developed an enviable reputation for consistently producing high quality work, to budget and to time. Our network of specialists in ergonomics, psychology, design, management, usability and safety allows us to work as independent consultants or as part of multi-disciplinary teams.

    Areas of work
    Accidents; Health and Safety at Work
    Computer Terminals: Design and Layout
    Human-Computer Interface Design and Assessment
    Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
    Manual Handling of Loads: Safety and Training
    Office Ergonomics and Design
    Product Design and Consumer Ergonomics
    Training for Management and Staff
    Usability Assessment
    Work Related Musculoskeletal Problems

    Further details
    Established: 2003
    First registered: 2004
    Indemnity: Individual
    Registered ergonomists: 1
    Other qualified ergonomists: 0
    Other consultants: 0

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    Link Ergonomics Link Ergonomics Contact: Celine McKeown
    Daneton Lodge, Manor Park, Ruddington Nottingham NG11 6DS work Call me: 0115 940 6991work Email me: enquiries@linkergonomics.co.ukINTERNET
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    Link Ergonomics was formed with the intention of providing a more practical and usable form of ergonomics for the business world. We offer specialist ergonomics knowledge that can be applied to both office-based and industrial projects. As a result of our work we have developed a reputation for flexibility, high standards, professionalism and for providing practical, workable, and impartial solutions and advice.

    Areas of work
    Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
    Computer Terminals: Design & Layout
    Expert Witness: Various Work Situations
    Industrial Design Applications
    Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
    Manual Handling of Loads: Safety & Training
    Office Ergonomics & Design
    Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
    Training for Management & Staff
    Work Related Musculoskeletal Problems

    Further details
    Established: 1988
    First registered: 1996
    Indemnity: Individual
    Registered ergonomists: 1
    Other qualified ergonomists: 2
    Other consultants: 1

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    Health & Safety Laboratory Health & Safety Laboratory Contact: Dr Shuna Powell
    Harpur Hill, Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9JN work Call me: 01298 218000work Email me: shuna.powell@hsl.gsi.gov.ukINTERNET
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    HSL is an internationally renowned scientific facility for Health and Safety, employing over 350 scientific, medical and technical specialists. Our Ergonomics and Human Factors Specialists have a breadth of experience in providing independent, specialist support to organisations.

    Working in multidisciplinary teams, our specialists review and optimise the relationships between people and their physical and social context of work to deliver solutions that bring business benefits through safe, healthy and more effective work processes and plant.

    Our services include risk assessment and management, safety culture measurement and action planning, forensic accident and incident investigation, human performance and reliability and training. We are an agency of the Health and Safety Executive and also act as consultants to clients across all industry sectors, including manufacturing, high hazard industries, transport and healthcare.

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    Established: 1990

    Total staff in organisation: 3400

    Total staff within the consultancy: 359

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    Kingsley Management Ltd Kingsley Management Ltd Contact: Bill Gall
    8 Salisbury Road, Cressington Park Liverpool L19 0PJ work Call me: 0151 427 2424work Email me: w_gall@o2.co.ukINTERNET
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    Human Factors interventions conducted in UK major hazard industry are driven by the need to assure safety, very often to contribute to regulatory requirements for their design, construction and operational safety cases. Attention to Human Factors reduces accident and incident probabilities, improves productivity, morale and safety culture and helps organisations to avoid unnecessary costs.
    Kingsley Management is founded on the experience and expertise of its prime consultant, Bill Gall, who has personally conducted assignments and provided training in ergonomics, human factors, safety management and safety culture worldwide aimed at providing the above benefits over the last 33 years.

    Areas of work
    Accidents; Health and Safety at Work
    Human Reliability
    Management and Ergonomics
    Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
    Sociotechnical Systems and Ergonomics
    Systems Analysis
    Task Analysis
    Training for Management and Staff
    User Requirements and Guidance

    Further details
    Established: 2003
    First registered: 2003
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 1
    Other qualified ergonomists: 0
    Other consultants: 0

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    Hu-Tech Ergonomics Hu-Tech Ergonomics Contact: Ian Randle
    Building 3, Chiswick Park 566 Chiswick High Road London W4 5YA work Alloa Business Centre, Whins Road Alloa FK10 3SA work 81 Addison Road, Guildford Surrey QU1 3QE work Call me: 08454 631940work Email me: ian.randle@hu-tech.co.ukINTERNET
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    Hu-Tech are a leading human factors and ergonomics consultancy. We have been providing specialist services to all major industrial sectors and Government agencies for 20 years. We operate from three UK offices and have a worldwide client base.

    We have a staff of qualified ergonomists, engineers and safety professionals. We specialise in providing experienced consultants to assist our clients and hence employ more Principal grade consultants than basic grade consultants. The company is accredited to the ISO 9001 Quality System.

    Human Factors Engineering (HFE) in oil and gas projects is core business for us. We have provided specialist HFE input into the design and operation of many dozens of onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities in Europe, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia.

    We also maintain a wide network of associate ergonomics consultants through the Hu-Tech Ergonomics Consortium, which covers all the physical and systems ergonomics common to all workplaces. Our project experience covers many industries including pharmaceutical, utilities (electric, water, etc), heavy and light manufacturing, banking andfinance, emergency services, etc.

    Areas of work
    Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
    Expert Witness: Various Work Situations
    Industrial Design Applications
    Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
    Management & Ergonomics
    Office Ergonomics & Design
    Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
    Work Related Musculoskeletal Problems

    Further details
    Established: 1989
    First registered: 1997
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 6
    Other qualified ergonomists: 0
    Other consultants: 15

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    Institute for Occupational Ergonomics Institute for Occupational Ergonomics Contact: Sarah Atkinson
    Human Factors Research Group University of Nottingham, Nottingham Park Nottingham NG7 2RD work Call me: 0115 951 4040work Email me: ioe@nottingham.ac.ukINTERNET
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    The IOE provides advice, investigations and training in ergonomics to all sectors of industry and commerce, labour organisations and government. The range of staff in the IOE gives us competence across the ergonomics field. Our approach embraces thorough knowledge of previous and current work and related data, appropriate tools and techniques, user-centred and participative approaches, and a strong awareness of technical and economic constraints and their effects.
    In all its work the IOE emphasizes: quality of service to the client; wealth creation and quality of life outcomes; ethical and effective methods and approaches; and timely delivery of reports, products and assessments. Because of our experience since 1986, our highly qualified staff, and an independent and financially sound base in the University of Nottingham, we can offer a flexible, high quality ergonomics service.

    Areas of work
    Anatomy and Anthropometry in Human Activities
    Cognitive Ergonomics, Complex Tasks
    Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
    Human Reliability
    Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
    Product Design & Consumer Ergonomics
    Sociotechnical Systems & Ergonomics
    Training for Management & Staff
    Vehicle and Transport Ergonomics
    Work Related Musculoskeletal Problems

    Further details
    Established: 1986
    First registered: 1995
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 6
    Other qualified ergonomists: 7
    Other consultants: 10

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    LR Scandpower Ltd LR Scandpower Ltd Contact: Finola Austin
    St. Catherines Court, Berkeley Place, Clifton Bristol BS8 1BQ work Trident One, Styal Road, Wythenshawe Manchester M22 5XB home 71 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 4BS work Call me: 0117 917 7300work Personal Email: Finola.austin@lr.orgINTERNET
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    LR Scandpower Limited (LR Scandpower) is a British consultancy established through a merger of Human Engineering Ltd and the Lloyd’s Register risk consultancy and is one of the world’s largest Human Factors consultancies.

    LR Scandpower is a global, cross-sector, human factors and risk assessment consultancy.  We apply user-centred design principles to support our clients in designing, developing and maintaining products, workspaces, systems and processes that are safe, usable and functional.  We work closely with our clients to ensure that the needs, capabilities and limitations of users are fully understood and accounted for in the design and development process.

    The Human Factors team is located worldwide and in the UK currently operates out of offices in Bristol, London, Manchester and Aberdeen, with international offices in Scandinavia, North America, the Far East and Australia.  Our team consists of experienced human factors specialists with backgrounds and interests including ergonomics, psychology, socio-technical systems, usability, design and engineering.  LR Scandpower can offer a range of Human Factors services throughout the lifecycle of a system, asset or product from market analysis and competitor benchmarking, to concept feasibility and development, to detailed design and testing, through to implementation, monitoring and in-service support. We also offer extensive support to socio-technical systems and have expertise in safety culture and climate, competence, training needs and behavioural safety.

    LR Scandpower works across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Rail, Aviation, Medical, Road Transport, Built Environment, Power, Defence, Process Control, Consumer Products, Retail, and Manufacturing.  Over the years we have successfully supported an impressive list of clients worldwide, including: Bombardier Transportation, London Underground, RailCorp, MTR, Network Rail, Transport for London, Invensys, Downer EDI, Emerson, BP, Mobil, BG Group, Maersk Oil North Sea, CAA, Eurocontrol, BAA, British Airways, Tesco, MoD DPA, and Sanofi-Aventis.

    LR Scandpower is experienced in applying recognised human factors and ergonomics techniques as well as developing innovative, bespoke methods to solve more complex human factors problems.

    For further information:
    London office, contact Dan Lock, Principal Consultant, Telephone: +44 (0) 207 423 2169, Email: dan.lock@lr.org

    Manchester Office, contact Derek Porter, Principal Consultant, Telephone: +44 (0) 161 435 6469, Email derek.porter@lr.org
    or email info@humaneng.co.uk or visit http://www.scandpower.com

     

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    UserData UserData Contact: Elizabeth de Mello
    West Block, Firs Farm, Flecknoe Warwickshire CV23 8AU work Call me: 01788 891980work Email me: userdata@btinternet.comINTERNET
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    UserData has experienced staff and offers practical, cost-effective solutions. We undertake work for a diverse group of clients; from small companies to large national and multinational companies and Governmental organisations. Their requirements vary, but what remains constant is our commitment to delivering practical, cost-effective, tailor-made solutions.
    Increased health and safety awareness is reflected in our routine projects. Our staff regularly get involved where upper limb disorders and back injuries are a problem. Our user interface and usability expertise continues to be in demand. Whether you want a ‘one-off’ piece of work or a sustained partnership, please give us a call to see how we can help.

    Areas of work
    Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
    Computer Software Ergonomics
    Computer Terminals: Design & Layout
    Expert Witness: Various Work Situations
    Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
    Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
    Manual Handling of Loads: Safety & Training
    Office Ergonomics & Design
    Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
    Work Related Musculoskeletal Problems

    Further details
    Established: 1989
    First registered: 1995
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 2
    Other qualified ergonomists: 0
    Other consultants: 0

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    WorksOut WorksOut Contact: Margaret Hanson
    The Green House, 41 St Bernard’s Crescent Edinburgh EH4 1NR work Call me: 0131 343 3144work Email me: margaret@worksout.co.ukINTERNET
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    WorksOut provides practical ergonomics support to help ensure health and well being in the workplace. Our particular expertise is in musculoskeletal disorder risk management through risk assessment and practical risk reduction advice, workplace and work design, guidance for staff, and training. We have experience in the banking, health, manufacturing, telecoms, retail, service and public sectors, and a realistic understanding of business needs and constraints.

    Sensible advice is tailored to each situation, providing effective and efficient solutions that are communicated clearly. We also work closely with occupational health professionals providing support on vocational rehabilitation.

    Areas of work
    Accidents, health and safety
    Computer terminals – design and layout
    Industrial/commercial workplace design
    Manual handling of loads – safety and training
    Office ergonomics and design
    Risk assessments – various work situations
    Training for management and staff
    User requirements and guidance
    Vehicle and transport ergonomics
    Work-related musculoskeletal problems

    Further details
    Established: 2007
    First registered: 2008
    Indemnity: Individual
    Registered ergonomists: 1
    Other qualified ergonomists: 0
    Other consultants: 0

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    HFE Solutions HFE Solutions Contact: Tara Smith
    P0 Box 29175 Dumfermline KY12 9XU Scotlandwork Call me: 01383 853185work Email me: all@HFESolutions.co.ukINTERNET
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    Human Factors Engineering Solutions (HFE Solutions) are dedicated to providing practical and innovative solutions that ensure our customers’ systems, equipment and products reach their target audience with a competitive edge.

    To this end we focus on user expectation, user needs, usability, safety, and effective through life cost. We can provide a variety of services, ranging from expert advice through to a fully-specified design, initial investigation through to an innovative research programme.
    All of our work is tailored to our customers’ particular circumstances and requirements and we pride ourselves on being able to apply the human factors approach in a way that focuses on our clients’ specific needs.

    Our experience covers many areas of the design process, including:-
    Human Factors Integration
    Training Analysis including Synthetic Environments 
    User Centred Design including Human Computer Interaction and Accessibility Audits
    Workload Analysis and Modelling
    Health and Safety at Work, including Manual Handling Assessment and Advice
    Human Error, including Human Reliability Assessment
    Expert Witness
    Research

    Areas of work
    Cognitive Ergonomics and Complex Tasks
    Design and Layout of Displays and Controls
    Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
    Human Reliability
    Management and Ergonomics
    Manual Handling of Loads: Safety and Training
    Product Design & Consumer Ergonomics
    Systems Analysis
    Usability Assessment
    User Requirements and Guidance

    Further details
    Established: 1998

    First registered: 2001
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 1
    Other qualified ergonomists: 0
    Other consultants: 0

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    Connected Systems Ltd Connected Systems Ltd Contact: Terry Simpson
    1 Heathfields Bristol BS16 6HT work Call me: 07850 511794work Email me: office@connected-systems.comINTERNET
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    Connected Systems Limited provides a human factors consultancy service to commercial and military industries. Work has included product design, evaluations, safety assessments and lectures. Clients have included small design companies and major aerospace industries. Work done includes telecommunications products, cockpits, car interfaces and simulators.

    Areas of work
    Anatomy & Anthropometry in Human Activities
    Environmental Ergonomics
    Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
    Industrial Design Applications
    Management & Ergonomics
    Product Design & Consumer Ergonomics
    Systems Analysis
    Usability Assessment
    User Requirements & Guidance
    Vehicle & Transport Ergonomics

    Further details
    Established: 1996
    First registered: 1997
    Indemnity: Corporate
    Registered ergonomists: 1
    Other qualified ergonomists: 0
    Other consultants: 0

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    Optimal Performance Ltd Optimal Performance Ltd Contact: Mark Rayson
    Leigh Court Business Centre Abbots Leigh Bristol BS8 3RA work Call me: 01275 370 928work Email me: mark@optimalperformance.co.ukINTERNET
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    OPL provides expert physiological research and consulting to optimise performance in physically demanding occupations and or in physically arduous environmental conditions. Specialist areas include: physical selection and physical training of personnel; reduction of injury; job analysis; assessment of physical activity; physiological monitoring; fitness and health. A network of University and Industry associates provides access to a broad range of expertise and technology. We are ISO9001 accredited and pride ourselves on providing a responsive and flexible approach to meet client needs, delivering cost-effective, practicable and timely solutions and operating to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

    Areas of work
    Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
    Anatomy & Anthropometry in Human Activities
    Management & Ergonomics
    Physiological Aspects and Medical Ergonomics
    Task Analysis
    Usability Assessment
    Work Related Musculoskeletal Problems
    Specific Ergonomics Applications

    Further details
    Established: 1996
    First registered: 1999
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 1
    Other qualified ergonomists: 0
    Other consultants: 8

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    Synergy Consultants Ltd Synergy Consultants Ltd Contact: Les Ainsworth
    Yewbarrow, Hampsfell Road, Grange over Sands Cumbria LA11 6BE work Call me: 01539 536678work Email me: les.ainsworth@synergy-ergs.comINTERNET
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    Synergy specialises in the design and evaluation of those aspects of tasks that directly affect human performance, particularly in complex systems, such as banking, defence, process plant and public transport. Synergy applies ergonomics and psychology expertise to ensure, or demonstrate, that all task interfaces within a system (hardware, software, procedures and training, other people, etc.) closely support the users’ requirements for information and control. This approach seeks to exploit human strengths whilst compensating for human weaknesses and thus reduces the risk of human error to lead to improved productivity and safety.

    Areas of work
    Cognitive Ergonomics, Complex Tasks
    Computer Software Ergonomics
    Design & Layout of Displays & Controls
    Design of Control Rooms
    Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
    Human Reliability
    Systems Analysis
    Task Analysis
    Vehicle & Transport Ergonomics
    Specific Ergonomics Applications

    Further details
    Established: 1988
    First registered: 1995
    Indemnity: Individual
    Registered ergonomists: 4
    Other qualified ergonomists: 1
    Other consultants: 0

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    QinetiQ - Operational Readiness Team QinetiQ - Operational Readiness Team Contact: Dr. Darryl Croft
    Room 1005, A5 Building, Cody Technology Park, QinetiQ Farnborough GU14 0LX work Call me: 01252 393716work Email me: dgcroft@QinetiQ.comINTERNET
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    QinetiQ Operational Readiness team are a one-stop shop consultancy with an experienced multidisciplinary team of Ergonomists, Psychologists, Physiologists, Doctors, Engineers, System Modellers and Industrial Designers and Aeronautical Engineers and usability experts.  We optimise how our customers’ people, processes and equipment interact to enhance safety and performance, save money and reduce error. Through evidence-based consultancy, we work closely with our customers to understand their needs, their system and their goals so that they achieve their objectives.

    By involving Human Factors Experts, Organisations can:

    •    Make key technology usable
    •    Optimise System Effectiveness
    •    Reduce operating costs of systems
    •    Reduce human error within systems
    •    Maximise productivity
    •    Increase operating safety
    •    Select the right people
    •    Select the right technology

    We work for and have strong track record with key government departments including: CPNI (Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure), Home Office Scientific Development Branch, Counter Terrorism Centre, TRANSEC (Transport Security), OSCT (Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism, GCHQ (Government Communications Head Quarters) and the MOD (Ministry of Defence) where we provide consultancy in the following areas:

    •    Human Factors Integration
    •    Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
    •    Man-Machine Interface Design & Assessment
    •    Workspace evaluation
    •    Adaptive automation
    •    Sleep and duty schedules
    •    Recruitment and selection
    •    Personnel surveys and questionnaire design
    •    Training needs, effectiveness and analysis
    •    Team performance and decision making
    •    Human physical performance
    •    Control Room Design
    •    Human sensory performance
    •    Workload assessment and human error
    •    Human protection and survival
    •    Aviation Security Process Design
    •    Software Engineering
    •    Anthropometry
    •    Human factors assessments for aircraft release to service recommendations
    •    Human error and human factors input to safety cases
    •    Usability Assessments
    •    Human Reliability
    •    Cognitive Ergonomics, Complex Tasks
    •    Specific Ergonomics Applications
    •    Systems Analysis
    •    Personal Protective Equipment

    Areas of work
    Accidents Health & Safety at Work
    Cognitive Ergonomics, Complex Tasks
    Expert Witnesses – various work situations
    Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
    Human Reliability
    Risk Assessments – Various Work Situations
    Systems Analysis
    Training for Management and Staff
    Usability Assessments
    Specific Ergonomics Applications

    Further details
    Established: 1995
    First registered: 2000
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 10
    Other qualified ergonomists: 2
    Other consultants: 46

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    BAE Systems ATC BAE Systems ATC Contact: Laird Evans
    Sowerby Building, Filton Bristol BS34 7QW work Call me: 0117 3028063work Email me: laird.evans@baesystems.comINTERNET
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    Innovation is at the heart of the BAE Systems Advanced Technology Centre (ATC). Our specialist human factors scientists and engineers embrace existing, new and emerging technologies in order to identify and understand issues and provide feasible solutions.

    Our Human Factors team has a diverse range of expertise which includes: workstation and workplace design and optimisation, advanced display technologies, usability and accessibility assessment, decision aiding, workload assessment, situational awareness, crisis management, task analysis, training and knowledge management.

    Areas of work
    Computer Terminals: Design and Layout
    Design and Layout of Displays and Controls
    Human-Computer Interface Design and Assessment
    Management and Ergonomics
    Systems Analysis
    Task Analysis
    Usability Assessment
    User Requirements and Guidance
    Vehicle and Transport Ergonomics
    Specific Ergonomics Applications

    Further details 
    Established: 1965
    First registered: 2006
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 7
    Other qualified ergonomists: 12
    Other consultants: 7

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    AB Risk Ltd AB Risk Ltd Contact: Andy Brazier
    100 Queens Road LLandudno LL30 1TY Waleswork Call me: 01492 879813work Email me: andy@abrisk.co.ukINTERNET
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    AB Risk Limited is the trading name for Andy Brazier. Andy is a risk consultant specialising in human factors, safety and major hazards. He has extensive experience of dealing with human, organisational and technical factors in an engineering context. Key areas of expertise include incorporating human factors into process plant design, improving safety performance of operating systems and assessing the risks of change. Andy works at all levels of organisations, assessing complex risks and providing practical and effective advice. His recent work has been on gas storage projects, gas terminals, oil and petro-chemical complexes, power generation, steel manufacture and offshore.

    Having a Chemical Engineering Degree allows Andy to address the risks encountered in the oil, gas, chemical, steel manufacturing and power industries in a practical and effective manner.

    Having a PhD (thesis title The Sources of Data for use in Human Factors Studies in the Process Industry) gives him the academic rigour to address complex and ground breaking issues. But it is his practical experience of working as a consultant since 1996 for a wide range of companies that really defines his abilities. Key areas of expertise include:

    • Task analysis;
    • Operating procedures;
    • Incident analysis:
    • Safety management;
    • Staffing assessments;
    • Change management;
    • Control room design and assessment;
    • Incorporating human factors into process plant design;
    • Training and competence;
    • Shift work.

    Andy works at all levels of organisations, assessing complex risks and providing practical and effective advice. He regularly presents at conferences and seminars, publishes papers on his website, and is a regular blogger. He also develops and presents human factors training courses.

    Areas of work
    Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
    Cognitive Ergonomics, Complex Tasks
    Human Reliability Management and Ergonomics
    Risk Assessments – Various Work Situations
    Task analysis
    Training for management and staff

    Further details
    Established: 2005
    Indemnity: Personal
    Registered ergonomists: 1
    Other qualified ergonomists: 0
    Other consultants: 0

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    Greenstreet Berman Ltd Greenstreet Berman Ltd Contact: Jon Berman
    Fulcrum House, 5 Southern Court South Street Reading RG1 4QS work Call me: 0118 938 7703work Email me: jonathan_berman@greenstreet.co.ukINTERNET
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    We address the complex relationships between people and business performance. We support high hazard or high technology organisations that wish to understand better how people behave and to implement organisational change with lasting benefit. Our comprehensive range of services focuses on safety and business risk management, including culture and organisational change, organisational learning, human error, decision-making, system design and emergency response.Our consultants have broad industrial experience and our clients have come from the nuclear, water, onshore and offshore petrochemical, rail and pharmaceutical industries, and their regulators. Whilst experienced in a wide range of established ergonomics techniques, we have a reputation for tailored solutions to individual problems.

    Areas of work
    Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
    Cognitive Ergonomics, Complex Tasks
    Expert Witness – Various Work Situations
    Human Reliability
    Management & Ergonomics
    Risk Assessments – Various Work Situations
    Sociotechnical Systems & Ergonomics
    Training – for Management & Staff
    User Requirements & Guidance
    Specific Ergonomics Applications

    Further details
    Established: 1997
    First registered: 1997
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 2
    Other qualified ergonomists: 2
    Other consultants: 4

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    ERM Ltd ERM Ltd Contact: Ian Hamilton
    2nd Floor Exchequer Court, 33 St Mary Axe London EC3A 8AA work Call me: 07711 851335work Email me: Ian.Hamilton@erm.comINTERNET
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    ERM’s Human Factors (HF) services optimise the interaction between people and their working environment. This involves a systems approach considering not only the environment, workplace design and management systems, but also safety culture and the underlying organisational and external factors which influence working practices. We serve the major hazard and transportation industries and governments worldwide. Services include:
    - Human Factors Integration (HFI)
    - Workplace MMI and control room design
    - Safety culture assessment and improvement programmes
    - Competence/training needs analysis, design and evaluation
    - Development of incident reporting/feedback systems
    - Safety Management Systems development/review
    - Awareness-raising training
    - Incident/root causes analysis

    Areas of work
    Accidents; Health and Safety at Work
    Cognitive Ergonomics and Complex Tasks
    Human-Computer Interface Design and Assessment
    Human Reliability
    Management and Ergonomics
    Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
    Sociotechnical Systems and Ergonomics
    Task Analysis
    Usability Assessment
    Vehicle and Transport Ergonomics

    Further details
    Established: 1971
    First registered: 2005
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 6
    Other qualified ergonomists: 5
    Other consultants: 4700 (across ERM globally)

    For further information:
    London office, contact Barnaby Annan, Principal Consultant, +44 (0)20 3206 5474, barnaby.annan@erm.com
    Bristol office, contact Karl Rich, Technical Director, +44 (0)1179 106740, karl.rich@erm.com
    Manchester Office, contact Rachel Bennett, Principal Consultant, +44 (0)161 958 8835, rachel.bennett@erm.com

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    Tapley Ergonomics Tapley Ergonomics Contact: Sarah Tapley
    17 Lucas Road, Colchester Essex CO2 7EP work Call me: 07970 080672work Email me: sarah@sarahtapley.co.ukINTERNET
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    Sarah Tapley Ergonomics provides advice, investigation and training in ergonomics for all sectors of industry and commerce. We work in partnership with clients to achieve designs and solutions that are user-centred, fit for purpose and ensure best fit between staff and their working environment.

    Advice, solutions and training are based on knowledge and experience from a wide range of industry sectors, appropriate tools and techniques and an awareness of technical and economic constraints.

    Our consultants have had many years of health and safety regulatory activity as Health & Safety Inspectors with the HSE and so are also able to advise on regulatory compliance.

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    Davis Associates Ltd Davis Associates Ltd Contact: Gary Davis
    Wyllyotts Place, Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 2JD work Call me: 01707 663665work Email me: gary@davis-associates.co.ukINTERNET
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    Davis Associates is a human factors & ergonomics consultancy specialising in user-centred design.  Founded in 1986, the company applies human science data and methodology to inspire and inform the design process – from inception to implementation.  We have experience in a wide range of application areas including:  control centres, transport systems, consumer products, medical devices, signage, information design, human-computer interaction and user experience, seating, aircraft interiors, security screening systems and workstation design.
    Clients include:  Airbus, BAA, Bombardier, British Airways, Fisco Tools, GSK, London Underground, Procter and Gamble, ULTra PRT and leading design and engineering consultancies.

    Areas of work

    Anatomy & Anthropometry in Human Activities
    Design & Layout of Displays & Controls
    Design of Control Rooms
    Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
    Industrial Design Applications
    Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
    Product Design & Consumer Ergonomics
    Task Analysis
    Usability Assessment
    Vehicle & Transport Ergonomics

    Further details
    Established: 1986
    First registered: 1995
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 1
    Other qualified ergonomists: 0
    Other consultants: 1

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    Ergonomic Systems Ltd Ergonomic Systems Ltd Contact: Richard Simcock
    16 Preston Road, Southport Merseyside PR9 9EG work Call me: 01704 538984work Email me: richard@ergonomicsystems.co.ukINTERNET
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    Human-centred systems support end-users and can positively impact on safety, welfare, usability, quality and productivity. Human-centred solutions are achieved by an iterative, multi-disciplinary design approach which takes account of user characteristics, requirements and limitations.
    Ergonomic Systems Ltd (ESL) specialises in the practical application of human factors/ergonomics principles in order to develop a human-centred working environment where systems, tasks and people are compatible and complementary.
    Richard and Sarah Simcock have extensive experience within high risk industries, working in the areas of human factors design, workplace assessments, human reliability analysis and human factors training.

    Areas of work
    Design and Layout of Displays and Controls
    Design of Control Rooms
    HCI Design and Assessment
    Human Reliability Assessment
    Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
    Manual Handling
    Systems and ergonomics
    Task Analysis
    Training
    User Requirements and Guidance

    Further details
    Established: 2005
    First registered: 2005
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 2
    Other qualified ergonomists: 0
    Other consultants: 0

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    IOM Consulting IOM Consulting Contact: Richard Graveling
    Research Park North, Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AP Scotlandwork Call me: 0131 449 8039work Email me: richard.graveling@iom-world.orgINTERNET
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    The Human Sciences Group brings together experts from the fields of ergonomics, physiology, biomechanics and occupational psychology. We provide a multidisciplinary approach to human centred problems at work which can reap benefits for both the organisation and its individuals by improving organisational efficiency, productivity and morale, and reducing work related injuries, absenteeism and turnover.
    Much of our current work is geared towards helping employers to comply with current legislation such as Manual Handling Operations Legislation (1992) and the Display Screen Equipment Regulations (1992). our areas of expertise include: upper limb disorders; manual handling; stress; display screen equipment; workplace design; product and equipment design; environmental conditions; PPE.

    Areas of work
    Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
    Anatomy & Anthropometry in Human Activities
    Computer Software Ergonomics
    Environmental Ergonomics
    Expert Witness: Various Work Situations
    Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
    Manual Handling of Loads: Safety & Training
    Office Ergonomics & Design
    Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
    Work Related Musculoskeletal Problems

    Further details
    First registered: 1996
    Indemnity: Company
    Registered ergonomists: 2
    Other qualified ergonomists: 1
    Other consultants: 20

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