Welcome
The Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors is dedicated to providing information and services to the public, and support to its members. Maybe you want to know what ergonomics is and why it's important, or maybe you'd like information about becoming a member. If you can't find what you're looking for on this site, please contact us and we'll do our best to help. Below is a selection of our latest articles, news and information.
In the news
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A growing desire for healthy lives has created markets across the world for new types...
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With the doom and gloom surrounding the state of the economy, it is tempting to...
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Cramped, claustrophobic working environments stifle employees' creativity and means...
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Why do we have such a complicated relationship with keyboard skills?
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Business leaders at some of Britain's biggest engineering companies have warned the...
IEHF news
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The AGM will be held on 16th April 2012. There are several positions on Council and...
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During the European Week for Safety and Health at Work from 24 -28 October 2011...
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Journal publisher Taylor & Francis have created Taylor & Francis Online Mobile...
Recent articles
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The human body was not designed to sit statically at a desk for over 6 hours a day. An...
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There are some passengers who would like to have wider seats on trains to make them...
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Motorists need to drive more carefully during the week following the clocks going...
Upcoming events
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12 Feb 2012 - 16 Feb 2012
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27 Feb 2012
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6 Mar 2012 - 7 Mar 2012
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23 Mar 2012
New events
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Geoff Simpson will be our guest speaker, and he will be speaking about "Understanding...
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The next meeting will be on Wednesday 1st February starting at 7 p.m.
Agenda...
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Meeting of the IEHF North East Regional Group, details to follow; contact Janet Quinn...

