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Chartered Institute of #Ergonomics & #HumanFactors. Understanding how we interact with our world and its systems.
Wootton Wawen, England
Joined February 2010
LESS IS MORE. Too much choice can overload users and slow decisions — the Paradox of Choice. In control rooms and software menus, more options often mean more mistakes. Good design reduces clutter, prioritises what matters and guides decisions. #HumanFactors #UX #CognitiveLoad
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Download & improve your procedures:.
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Includes ten key steps to help design work better.
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MAKING PROCEDURES USABLE. Good procedures don’t just exist — they support the people using them. Our guidance shows how to apply human-centred design with clear language, real-world testing and team involvement. #HumanFactors #Procedures #Ergonomics
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SEEING ISN’T ALWAYS BELIEVING. Optical illusions show perception ≠ reality. Our brains fill gaps based on context + expectation. In safety-critical systems, misperception can be costly, so human factors design for how people actually see. #HumanFactors #SafetyByDesign
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How did Helsinki reach zero road deaths?.▪️ 30 km/h limits.▪️ Safer crossings & cycle paths.▪️ Behavioural nudges + better transport.▪️ Data-led decisions.▪️ Shared responsibility. A reminder that good design saves lives. #SafeStreets.
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Helsinki has completed an entire year without a single traffic-related fatality, according to city and police officials.
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WHEN TRAFFIC MEETS GREAT DESIGN. Helsinki has achieved what many cities only dream of: one full year with zero traffic deaths. This wasn’t luck — it was human-centred design in action, as part of Finland’s Vision Zero strategy. #RoadSafety #HumanFactors #UrbanDesign
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Through 4 real-life video stories, you’ll explore:.🚨 How mistakes spiral — & how to stop them.⏳ Acting under pressure.🤔 Hidden influences on decisions.👥 Power of teamwork.
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👀 Learn together. Think differently. Discover is a free 45-min, fast-paced experience showing how human factors shape our world — perfect for parents & kids. Engaging, thought-provoking & fun. Start here 👉
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Our new guide shows how ergonomics & human factors can boost climate resilience with:.✅ A 5-step behaviour change model.✅ “Climate Ergonomics” – linking actions to systems.✅ Tactics to protect workers from heat, UV & more.
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🌍 Climate change is human-driven — so our response must be human-focused. From deadly heat to floods & wildfires, extreme weather disrupts not just infrastructure, but how we live & work. Resilient, sustainable, prepared. Start here:
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PROTECTING WORKERS, WHEREVER THEY WORK. Remote & hybrid work means rethinking safety. Beyond desks, breaks & mental support, managers must stay connected to spot risks & build trust. Safety now follows people, not offices. Read more: #WorkplaceSafety
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Skip a step & the result crumbles. Get it right & systems work so well, no one notices — they just enjoy them.
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🥮 Human factors is like baking a cake — science + art to get the recipe right. Key ingredients:.🧠 Balance cognitive load, effort & teamwork.🛠 Use methods, adapt as needed.⏳ Add early — not after it’s “baked”.🔄 Test & refine as you go. #HumanFactors #DesigningForPeople
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✅ Stuart Smith – also achieved Chartered status: 🎓 Pablo Gonzalez Retamal – graduated with an MSc in Human Factors & Ergonomics: Proud of you all! 💪. #HumanFactors #CIEHF.
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I'm pleased to say that i am now a Chartered Fellow of the CIEHF. Many thanks to my friends and colleagues for acting as referees for my application, and to Nora Balfe for 15 years of badgering me to...
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👏 Celebrating our members’ achievements in human factors & ergonomics!. 🏅 Prof George Havenith – awarded Loughborough University’s highest honour, the University Medal:. ✅ Niamh Tyson – now a Chartered Human Factors Specialist:
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RT @ergonomics1957: Leveraging socio-technical systems to tackle grand challenges: Reflections on human-robot teams, hybrid workplaces, med….
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Key tips:.📏 Know your users & tasks.📊 Design for the 5th–95th percentile.🔍 Test in the real world. Good design = meaningful fit. Find out more:.
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Ever adjust a seat & think, “Ah, that’s better”? That’s anthropometry — the science of measuring human body dimensions to design for real people, not averages. In cars, it shapes seat height, pedal reach & visibility — keeping drivers of all sizes comfortable, safe & in control.
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