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AB Risk Ltd
Biography:
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
Abbott Risk Consulting (ARC) Ltd
Biography:
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
Active Ergonomics
Biography:
Active Ergonomics is a specialist consultancy within Orangebox (the largest independent seating manufacturer in the UK) offering services and products to ensure improved health and productivity at work. We are available to offer specific assessment, evaluation, specialist chair selection management and training to support those staff and departments interested in improving the workplace and work practices affecting posture, activity, comfort and stress. We also conduct training and research into the emerging and evolving trends affecting the workplace such as impact of technology, special demands, culture and demographic changes.
Areas of work
Anatomy & Anthopometry in Human Activities
Computer terminals – design & layout
Industrial design applications
Management and ergonomics
Office ergonomics and design
Training for management & staff
User requirements & guidance
Usability assessments
Work-related musculoskeletal problems
Further details
Established: 1998
Indemnity: Company
Registered ergonomists: 1
Other qualified ergonomists: 0
Other consultants: 0
Adept Ergonomics Ltd
Biography:
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.
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
AMEC
Biography:
Providers of human factors consultancy to UK and international high-hazard companies, their contractors and regulators. We specialise in the nuclear and oil & gas sectors. AMEC provides a broad range of services aimed at optimising system safety through the design of jobs, processes, systems and equipment which meets the needs of users.
Key services include human factors integration for new designs and modifications, safety case support, safety culture assessment and enhancement programmes, and human factors training.
Areas of work
Accidents, Health & Safety
Design and layout of displays and controls
Design of control rooms
Human Reliability
Management & Ergonomics
Sociotechnical Systems & Ergonomics
Task Analysis
Training – for Management & Staff
Further details
Established: 1990
First registered: 2009
Indemnity: Company
Registered ergonomists: 2
Other qualified ergonomists: 5
Other consultants: 0
Arcadis
Biography:
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
Atkins
Biography:
Atkins has human factors consultants based in UK offices in London, Bristol and Epsom, and in Houston, Texas and Charlotte, North Carolina in the USA, with access to local offices based in Glasgow, Warrington and Dubai (UAE). The team has built up a world-wide reputation undertaking projects in Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and the Americas. Our experienced ergonomists, safety practitioners, trainers and applied psychologists provide consultancy across a wide range of industrial sectors including, defence, oil and gas, rail and energy. Key services offered by our team include human factors integration management, control room assessment and design, anthropometric and biomechanical modelling, transport ergonomics, human reliability analysis, safety management, training needs analysis and design and occupational health and safety training.
Areas of work
Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
Design of Control Rooms
Expert Witness: Various Work Situations
Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
Human Reliability
Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
Management & Ergonomics
Systems Analysis
Task Analysis
Vehicle & Transport Ergonomics
Further details
Established: 1986
First registered: 1996
Indemnity: Company
Registered ergonomists: 5
Other qualified ergonomists: 12
Other consultants: 16
Axis Ergonomics
Biography:
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.
BAE Human Factors Integration, Research & Information Solutions & Services
Biography:
The human systems consultancy at AeI focuses on integrating human systems engineering practices throughout the product or system life cycle. Emphasis is placed upon real world applied issues including the specification and evaluation of complex multi-user systems. Such work involves real-world scenarios generation, on understanding of the operational context, human effectiveness and practical evaluation and analysis tools. The analysis apporach provided by the Human Systems Team for complex multi-user operations supports the full integration of both quantitative & qualitative information, Implementaion of this approach has supported the development of recommendations on systems usability with application to the evaluation of total system effectiveness.
Areas of work
Cognitive Ergonomics, Complex Tasks
Design& layout of displays/controls
Human Computer Interface design
Industrial/commercial workplace design
Management & Ergonomics
Usability assessments
User requirements & guidance
Systems Analysis
Vehicle & transport ergonomics
Task analysis
Further details
Established: 1990
Indemnity: Company
Registered ergonomists: 2
Other qualified ergonomists: 0
Other consultants: 122
BAE Systems ATC
Biography:
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
CCD Design & Ergonomics Ltd
Biography:
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
Connected Systems Ltd
Biography:
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
Consumer Risk Ltd
Biography:
Consumer Risk Ltd specialises in the safety of public facilities and consumer products – identifying hazardous features, analysing factors leading to injuries, quantifying risks and advising on prevention. Based on extensive expert witness experience, the consultancy can advise designers, manufacturers, importers, retailers, underwriters, etc., on reducing the risk of claims for personal injury and prosecutions under safety legislation through: – interpretation of general safety duties in the UK and Europe, – knowledge of a broad range of product-specific regulations and standards, – access to published research and a world-wide network of experts, – anticipation of foreseeable misuse by consumers, – specification of instructions and warnings.
Areas of work
Accidents; Health and Safety at Work
Expert Witnesses: Various Work Situations
Product Design and Consumer Ergonomics
Further details
Established: 1998 First registered: 2002
Indemnity: Individual
Registered ergonomists: 1
Other qualified ergonomists: 0
Other consultants: 0
David Hitchcock Ltd
Biography:
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
Davis Associates Ltd
Biography:
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
Ergonomic Systems Ltd
Biography:
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
Ergonomics & Safety Research Institute
Biography:
For over 30 years Ergonomics & Safety Research Institute (ESRI) and its predecessor ICE Ergonomics has successfully carried out ergonomics research and consultancy. Since merging with its sister organisation HUSAT, it has now extended its areas of expertise to include interface design and user requirements specification. It aims for continual improvements in the health, safety, comfort and convenience of all people.
Three main areas are targeted:
* Human Focused Design – applying ergonomics to real-world problems to ensure the continual improvement in safety, comfort and convenience for all;
* Transport Technology Ergonomics- providing ergonomics services to optimise the safety, comfort, convenience and efficiency of travellers and transport systems;
* Vehicle Safety – producing innovative, incisive and pertinent analyses to inform decision-making over specific safety issues, based on engineering, biomechanics, statistics and epidemiological perspectives.
Areas of work
Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
Design & Layout of Displays & Controls
Human-computer interface design and assessment
Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
Office Ergonomics & Design
Product Design & Consumer Ergonomics
Risk assessments: various work situations
Usability Assessment
User requirements and guidance
Vehicle & Transport Ergonomics
Further details
Established: 1970
First registered: 1995
Indemnity: Company
Registered ergonomists: 3
Other qualified ergonomists: 14
Other consultants: 11
Ergotherapy
Biography:
Run by Registered Osteopath and Ergonomist David Annett, specialising in DSE computer assessments and training. Assessments are undertaken by experienced Osteopaths who use their clinical knowledge to highlight behaviours that could or have lead to injury. On-site DSE Assessor training is also available including practical sessions with users.
Ergotherapy offers Manual Handling Assessments and Training. With many years experience working for Royal Mail and Parcelforce including equipment evaluation and development, risk assessments and training course design. Training is designed specifically for the tasks you do, not just generic ‘lifting a box off the floor’.
Ergotherapy has over 20 years experience working across many industries in both computer and non computer environments. We are based in Yorkshire, covering Harrogate, Leeds, Bradford, York and Manchester. We also have many clients in London and the South East and work nationally.
Please contact us for a quote or to discuss your particular requirements.
Client Feedback:
“Thank you for organising this today. Although I have had ergonomics training before, it was just a group session without the one on one and had no where near the impact of today. David was very good at looking at what I was doing and attempting to stop some of the pains I have been having. His attention was excellent“. Abenaa Afari, Coin Street Community Builders
“Many thanks for your assessments and training. The team here were very happy with the outcome, including the presentation and information they received during the individual assessments and speaking with you in general. It is clear that you have the knowledge, experience and have provided staff with increased confidence and awareness – Thank you!” Richard Dye, Timebank.
“Thank you so much for yesterday. You were great. Everyone not only found it very helpful but also enjoyed it!” Maggie Bergman, Pears Foundation
Clients Include:
Publishing
Harper Collins Publishers
Acoustiguide
Earthscan
New Left Review
Red Bulletin
Charities
Anna Freud Centre
The National Epilepsy Society
Contact a Family
Drinkaware
Portman Group
Charities Evaluation Service
Creative, Media & Advertising
IDEO Product Development
Nexus Animation
RPM
Banking, Finance & Insurance
MSCI Barra Ltd.
Norwich Union
Solicitors
Arthur Cox
Ross & Craig Ltd
Health
British Acupuncture Council
British School of Osteopathy
NHS South East Coast Strategic Health Authority
Communications & IT
Emis
Royal Mail
Parcel Force
Other
The Carbon Trust
Immigration New Zealand
Canadian Tourist Commission
Belgian Consulate
Petrol Valves
Hampton Court Palace
Unison
Rocksavage Power Plant
As a Yorkshire-based ergonomist who also works in London, I specialise in workstation assessments and product design. Product areas include telecoms, medical, consumer electronics, office furniture and postal, with several years’ experience with a leading product development company. As a practising Registered Osteopath, I have a particular interest in the treatment and prevention of work-related injuries. This includes workstation assessments and training as well as manual handling assessments and training.
Areas of work
Anatomy and Anthropometry in Human Activities
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
Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
Usability Assessment
Work-related Musculoskeletal Problems
Further details
Established: 1992
First registered: 2003
Indemnity: Individual
Registered ergonomists: 1
Other qualified ergonomists: 0
Other consultants: 0
Ergoworks
Biography:
Ergoworks provides human factors consultancy and training services for clients in offices, industrial workplaces and service industries as well as product design. We work as a team of consultants that share the same passion for promoting better design and workplaces through the application of ergonomics and health & safety expertise.
Areas of work
Computer Terminals: Design and Layout
Human-Computer Interface Design and Assessment
Industrial Design Applications
Management and Ergonomics
Office Ergonomics and Design
Product Design and Consumer Ergonomics
Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
Usability Assessment
Work-related Musculoskeletal Problems
Further details
Established: 1998
First registered: 2006
Indemnity: Company
Registered ergonomists: 1
Other qualified ergonomists: 0
Other consultants: 1
ERM Ltd
Biography:
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
Error Analysis, Inc.
Biography:
Error Analysis is a consultancy that provides scientific technical advisory services to attorneys, insurance companies, businesses, and governments throughout the world.
Our personnel have credentials that combine advanced education and training in the behavioural, management and engineering sciences with practical work experience in analyzing and addressing complex safety issues and matters of human performance associated with products, premises, transportation systems, and recreational and occupational settings.
We provide comprehensive litigation support, proactive consulting and development in ergonomics and risk management, including issues of accessibility and usability, as well as publications, research, and training to help clients perform assessments and learn about ergonomics, error reduction and safety.
Areas of competence
Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
Environmental Ergonomics
Expert Witness: Various Work Situations
Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
Management & Ergonomics
Product Design & Consumer Ergonomics
Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
Sociotechnical Systems & Ergonomics
Task Analysis
Specific Ergonomics Applications
Other Details
Established: 1988
First registered: 1995
Indemnity: Company
Registered ergonomists: 3
Other qualified ergonomists: 1
Other consultants: 1
ESE Associates Ltd
Biography:
Ergonomic Systems Engineering (ESE) Associates brings together the complementary skills of systems engineering and human factors integration to form a balanced mix of project and research backgrounds. Our independent consultants are highly experienced in both disciplines as applied to complex system implementation in military and civil domains.
We specialise in systems development, human factors integration, workshop design, training support and system test and evaluation. Conference and workshop organisation support is also offered. We have several Human Factors training courses available having lectured at Imperial College, Cranfield University, Bristol University (IGDS), Surrey University and Portsmouth University. Consultancy can be provided at the client’s own site or at our office locations (Hants and Dorset).
Areas of work
Design and Layout of Displays and Controls
Human-Computer Interface Design and Assessment
Human Reliability
Management and Ergonomics
Systems Analysis
Task Analysis
Usability Assessment
User Requirements and Guidance
Vehicle and Transport Ergonomics
Further details
Established: 1990
First registered: 2000
Indemnity: Company
Registered ergonomists: 2
Other qualified ergonomists: 1
Other consultants: 0
Graham Coleman Associates
Biography:
Graham Coleman Associates is an ergonomics consultancy specialising in the provision of expert witness services to the legal and insurance professions. The company was formed in 1994 and it has accumulated experience of over 250 instructions evenly balanced between Plaintiff and Defence. It concentrates upon musculoskeletal disorders (manual handling or upper limb conditions), noise and vibration. Instructions on upper limb disorders include both keyboard and industrial cases. Particular expertise on the design of auditory warnings and selection of hearing protectors to minimise difficulties in communication is also available.
Areas of work
Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
Computer Terminals: Design & Layout
Environmental Ergonomics
Expert Witness: Various Work Situations
Manual Handling of Loads: Safety & Training
Office Ergonomics & Design
Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
Work Related Musculoskeletal Problems
Further details
Established: 1994
First registered: 1997
Indemnity: Individual
Registered ergonomists: 1
Other qualified ergonomists: 0
Other consultants: 0
Greenstreet Berman Ltd
Biography:
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
Health & Safety Laboratory
Biography:
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.
Further details
Established: 1990
Total staff in organisation: 3400
Total staff within the consultancy: 359
HFE Solutions
Biography:
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
Hu-Tech Ergonomics
Biography:
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
Human Applications Ltd
Biography:
Human Applications Ltd specialises in providing effective business solutions through the practical ‘real-world’ application of ergonomics. We work with our clients to produce cost-effective, tailored solutions – where appropriate supporting or training in-house teams to continue the work into the future.
We understand the practical issues of running companies and problems faced when dealing with ergonomics concerns. No ‘academic’ solutions here, but sound advice to place our solutions in an everyday business context. We have a client list to rival any in the field and a track record of repeat business demonstrating clearly that our clients like what they get.
Areas of work
Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
Computer Software Ergonomics
Expert Witness: Various Work Situations
Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
Industrial Design Applications
Manual Handling of Loads: Safety & Training
Office Ergonomics & Design
Training for Management & Staff
Usability Assessment
Work Related Musculoskeletal Problems
Further details
Established: 1992
First registered: 1995
Indemnity: Company
Registered ergonomists: 6
Other qualified ergonomists: 1
Other consultants: 6
Human Factors & Work Design
Biography:
The consultancy has had considerable experience of research/application in industrial and commercial sectors including steel, coal, manufacturing (food, automotive components, engine assembly etc.), aerospace, transport, newspapers and finance covering over 40 clients.
Experience includes upper limb disorders and manual handling, workstation design, personal protective clothing, airstream helmet development, process control, systems analysis, machine evaluations and man/machine design, physiological and environmental measurements and the evaluation of safety systems. Registered as a consultant with Scottish Enterprise (Scottish Electronics Forum), a consultant with the DTI Manufacturing and Design Initiatives, and a subcontractor with the Design Council until the scheme ended in 1995.
Areas of work
Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
Design & Layout of Displays & Controls
Environmental Ergonomics
Expert Witness: Various Work Situations
Industrial Design Applications
Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
Management & Ergonomics
Office Ergonomics & Design
Physiological & Medical Ergonomics
Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
Work Related Musculoskeletal Problems
Further details
Established: 1990
First registered: 1998
Indemnity: Company
Registered ergonomists: 1
Other qualified ergonomists: 0
Other consultants: 0
Human Reliability Associates Ltd
Biography:
Human Reliability is internationally recognised and respected for consultancy and original research, targeted at helping companies worldwide develop better safety and higher productivity. With more than 25 years experience in human factors and ergonomics and a team of experienced consultants and engineers, Human Reliability offers key expertise to its clients in many industry sectors.
These include: Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Aviation, Rail transport, Power generation, Marine transport, Health, Pharmaceutical manufacture
Areas of work
Accidents, health & safety
Cognitive ergonomics, complex tasks
Design of control rooms
Human reliability
Risk assessments: Various work situations
Systems analysis
Task analysis
Training for management and staff
Further details
Established: 1981
First registered: 2009
Indemnity: Company
Registered ergonomists: 1
Other qualified ergonomists: 3
Other consultants: 0
Institute for Occupational Ergonomics
Biography:
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
InterAction of Bath Ltd
Biography:
InterAction of Bath is a general human factors consultancy, specialising in Human-Computer Interaction and process control. Our activities involve research, user-interface design, software development and generation of ideas. The consultancy is founded on practical experience obtained in the electricity supply and defence industries and offers technical knowledge of interface devices such as touch-screens and speech recognisers. We take particular care to achieve excellence in our written output. Our procedures are designed to ensure that our reports maintain a high overall level of literacy while maximising their value to the client.
Areas of work
Computer Software Ergonomics
Design & Layout of Displays & Controls
Design of Control Rooms
Expert Witness – Various Work Situations
Human-Computer Interface Design & Assessment
Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
Task Analysis
Usability Assessment
User Requirements & Guidance
Vehicle & Transport Ergonomics
Further details
Established: 1992
First registered: 1997
Indemnity: Individual
Registered ergonomists: 1
Other qualified ergonomists: 1
Other consultants: 1
IOM Consulting
Biography:
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
ja ergonomics
Biography:
Jo Allerton has a strong academic background in ergonomics and psychology. She has a broad range of experience in the application of ergonomics, gained during the last 10 years. Jo has worked on a variety of projects from inception to completion either alone or as part of a team. She is an effective communicator, with experience in many different industries including: naval, military, telecommunications, postal services and manufacturing.
Jo’s approach to ergonomics is one of participation with the aim of recommending changes that work for all those involved.
Areas of work
Computer Terminals – Design and Layout
Industrial/Commercial Workplace Design
Office Ergonomics & Design
Work Related Musculoskeletal Problems
Usability Assessments
Task Analysis
Further details
Established: 2004
First registered: 2007
Indemnity: Sole Trader
Registered ergonomists: 1
Other qualified ergonomists: 0
Other consultants: 0
JRP Ergonomics
Biography:
The primary area of experience and expertise is in the examination of tasks that might lead to musculoskeletal injuries amongst workers (e.g. back pain and/or upper limb disorders), and thence to a satisfactory resolution of the problem. These tasks may be industrial or office based and the services offered range from routine workplace assessments to the investigation of complex industrial and process design issues.
A well established expert witness service specialising in back injuries, upper limb disorders and ‘slipping, tripping and falling’ accidents, forms a significant part of the Consultancy activities. A range of related training courses is also available which can be tailored to clients’ specific requirements.
Areas of work
Accidents Health & Safety at Work
Anatomy & Anthropometry in Human Activities
Computer Terminals – Design & Layout
Expert Witness – Various Work Situations
Industrial Design Applications
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: 1995
First registered: 1996
Indemnity: Individual
Registered ergonomists: 2
Other qualified ergonomists: 0
Other consultants: 0
Keil Centre Ltd
Biography:
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
Kingsley Management Ltd
Biography:
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
Link Ergonomics
Biography:
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
LR Scandpower Ltd
Biography:
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
Marshall Wilson Ltd
Biography:
Marshall Wilson Ltd specialises in the analysis of the factors affecting human performance and the assessment of the likely impact on efficiency, safety, error, and overall business risk. We offer a range of human factors services across all industrial sectors, including: nuclear, rail, oil & gas and other safety critical industries. The range of services we offer help our clients to:
- Control Risks and Manage Safety
- Enhance Organisational Effectiveness
- Demonstrate Accountability
- Manage Change and Growth
- Optimise the Work Environment
- Manage Staff Competence
- Plan Emergency Response
- Manage Human Factors Integration
Areas of work
- Cognitive ergonomics, complex tasks
- Design and layout of displays and controls
- Design of control rooms
- Human-computer interface design and assessment
- Human reliability
- Industrial/commercial workplace design
- Management and ergonomics
- Task analysis
- Usability assessment
- Vehicle and transport ergonomics
Further details
Established: 2005
Indemnity: Company
Registered ergonomists: 1
Other qualified ergonomists: 1
Mott MacDonald Ltd
Biography:
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
Optimal Performance Ltd
Biography:
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
PTP-Global Ltd
Biography:
PTP Global is a privately owned company that specialises in a range of services within human factors and safety. Our experience spans several industry sectors including the energy, chemical and refining, aviation and oil & gas. In recent years, the focus has been increasingly in drilling ergonomics and the man machine interface of the drillers cabin (“Doghouse”), integrating human factors into the safety case thorough review process.
Core Services include:
Organisational design, process design, systems design, procedures and user interface design. Task Analysis and human reliability assessments, compliance audits, workload and fatigue studies, Control Room design, Alarm Handling studies, compartment studies and process safety integration.
Areas of work
Accidents, Health & Safety at Work
Cognitive Ergonomics, Complex Tasks
Design & Layout of displays and controls
Human Reliability
Management & Ergonomics
Risk Assessments – various work situations
Systems Analysis
Training for management and staff
Specific Ergonomics Applications
Further details
Established: 1997
Indemnity: Company
Registered ergonomists: 1
Other qualified ergonomists: 0
Other consultants: 0
QinetiQ - Operational Readiness Team
Biography:
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
Quintec Associates Ltd
Biography:
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
Ricability Ltd
Biography:
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
Robens Institute
Biography:
The Robens Institute has provided ergonomics research, consultancy, postgraduate education and training to industry, commerce and government departments for nearly 35 years. This has been done across a wide range of ergonomics areas, both within the UK, EU and globally. Our aim is to optimise safety, worker well-being and health , and productivity, efficiency and quality within organisations. We adopt a systems perspective and a user-centred approach to understand and solve industrial and other design problems.
Areas of competence
Accidents; Health and Safety at Work
Anatomy and Anthropometry in Human Activities
Industrial Design Applications
Musculoskeletal disorders and work
Office Ergonomics and Design
Patient safety
Product Design and Consumer Ergonomics
Risk Assessments: Various Work Situations
Systems design
Usability Assessment
User Requirements and Guidance
Further details
Established: 1978
First registered: 2002
Indemnity: Personal
Registered ergonomists: 3
Other qualified ergonomists: 1
Other consultants: 0
SAMMIE CAD Ltd
Biography:
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
Synergy Consultants Ltd
Biography:
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
System Concepts Ltd
Biography:
We help clients improve the usability, safety and performance of their systems, products and services by understanding and involving people in a systematic way. We offer practical advice, a flexible approach and years of experience across many sectors and countries.
Our Health, Safety and Ergonomics Services
We can help you improve the safety, productivity and wellbeing of the people in your business by optimising their equipment and working conditions. Our consultants have helped improve working conditions in offices, shops, distribution and manufacturing facilities all over the world.
Some of our most popular services include:
- Risk assessments, including DSE risk assessments
- Selecting new equipment
- Improving workplace design and layout
- Accessibility audits and disability management
- Customised, in-house and public health, safety and ergonomics training courses
Our Usability and User Experience Services
Understanding the needs of your users will help you develop a product which is efficient, effective and satisfying to use, within time and budget. Our usability consultants can help you throughout the design process, from gathering initial requirements to final testing, whatever the product – from websites to mobile phones.
Some of our most popular services include:
- Usability testing – we have state of the art testing facilities at our central London office
- User research, gathering and specifying user requirements
- Public and customised in-house user centred design training
- Accessibility testing – we have a panel of people with a range of disabilities
- Interaction design
We have a lot of experience in running international usability projects, co-ordinating programmes in many different countries including Europe, Asia and North America.
About Us
Established in 1981, we are one of the oldest and largest independent ergonomics consultancies in the UK. Tom Stewart, our Executive Chairman, is Past President of the IEHF, and chairs the International Standards Committee for the Ergonomics of Human-System Interaction. Our 30 consultants are all highly qualified, most with relevant post-graduate qualifications and industry experience.We offer:
- a friendly, personal service
- practical, prioritised results
- an expert, independent perspective
- a reputation for excellence and reliability
- a good return on your investment
This is what two of our recent clients think:
“System Concepts’ assessments and reports deliver good, practical recommendations that bring tangible benefits and add value across the organisation. Moreover, our working partnership with the consultancy ensures that we are achieving compliance with best practice in ergonomics, health and safety legislation and standards.”
Jacquie Hill, Group Health and Safety Manager, Barclays Bank
“Having now worked on a number of projects with SC I have found them to be an excellent partner. Their attention to detail, whilst remaining totally focused on the wider picture, is of a very high order and throughout all of our joint projects they have remained flexible and responsive to my requirements. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services to whomever requires a professional and multi skilled team.”
Jack Wraith MBE, Chair of the Mobile Industry Crime Action Forum
Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd
Biography:
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
Tapley Ergonomics
Biography:
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.
URS Infrastructure & Environment UK Ltd
Biography:
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
User Vision Ltd
Biography:
User Vision is a leading usability, human factors and accessibility consultancy providing services throughout the UK and Europe. We have a strength in user-centred product and system design, workplace design, manual handling assessment, accessibility and usability evaluation for products, software and websites.
Our usability testing labs and focus group facilities allow us to capture user requirements and feedback at all design stages, and we always provide practical recommendations and solutions. Our consultants are actively involved in usability and accessibility standards, and have developed guidance for the HSE, industry groups and other bodies.
Areas of work
Task Analysis
Usability Assessments
Further details
Established: 2000
First registered: 2009
Indemnity: Company
Registered ergonomists: 2
Other qualified ergonomists: 9
Other consultants: 5
UserData
Biography:
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
WorksOut
Biography:
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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