Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors
@human-factors.bsky.social
UK membership body for professionals who apply human factors to make life better
All at CIEHF would like to send our members, followers & readers our very best wishes for a happy holiday. Thank you for engaging with our posts over the past year - reacting, reposting or commenting. Every single interaction helps us grow awareness and understanding of our brilliant profession.
December 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
All at CIEHF would like to send our members, followers & readers our very best wishes for a happy holiday. Thank you for engaging with our posts over the past year - reacting, reposting or commenting. Every single interaction helps us grow awareness and understanding of our brilliant profession.
AI is everywhere but nothing replaces the value of lived experience. Sharing wins, setbacks, insight and lessons builds confidence and connection. That’s why membership of an organisation like ours matters. It means support, moving forward together. Join us now. See buff.ly/slNZCmi
December 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
AI is everywhere but nothing replaces the value of lived experience. Sharing wins, setbacks, insight and lessons builds confidence and connection. That’s why membership of an organisation like ours matters. It means support, moving forward together. Join us now. See buff.ly/slNZCmi
Our awards are open for nominations. Spotlight on great communication: Sometimes the hardest part of human factors isn’t the work, it’s explaining it. Our Outstanding Communications award honours those who make the field clear, engaging and visible. Find out more buff.ly/TCVrJUk
December 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our awards are open for nominations. Spotlight on great communication: Sometimes the hardest part of human factors isn’t the work, it’s explaining it. Our Outstanding Communications award honours those who make the field clear, engaging and visible. Find out more buff.ly/TCVrJUk
From coal mines to chimneys, this month's edition of our eNewsletter Think explores safety signals, celebrates Human Factors Heroes, tackles rising ill health, reviews patient record risks and even asks how Santa could use human factors support. See bit.ly/think-i70
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
From coal mines to chimneys, this month's edition of our eNewsletter Think explores safety signals, celebrates Human Factors Heroes, tackles rising ill health, reviews patient record risks and even asks how Santa could use human factors support. See bit.ly/think-i70
Congratulations to CIEHF Chartered Fellows Amanda Widdowson & Professor Somnath Gangopadhyay on receiving International Ergonomics Association Fellowship, the highest accolade in ergonomics, recognising sustained, outstanding contributions. We’re so proud of their achievements!
December 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Congratulations to CIEHF Chartered Fellows Amanda Widdowson & Professor Somnath Gangopadhyay on receiving International Ergonomics Association Fellowship, the highest accolade in ergonomics, recognising sustained, outstanding contributions. We’re so proud of their achievements!
National holidays are the ultimate human factors experiment: sensory overload, decision fatigue, time pressure and social coordination all collide. Coping well means calm, pacing, and shared routines. Try applying human factors principles to your holiday plans and see how it changes the experience.
December 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
National holidays are the ultimate human factors experiment: sensory overload, decision fatigue, time pressure and social coordination all collide. Coping well means calm, pacing, and shared routines. Try applying human factors principles to your holiday plans and see how it changes the experience.
Our awards are open for nominations. Has someone made work better for people? Our President’s Award, Demonstrated Impact Award, and Lifetime in Practice Award celebrate clear, measurable change. Nominate someone whose human factors work has improved life on the ground. Find out more buff.ly/TCVrJUk
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our awards are open for nominations. Has someone made work better for people? Our President’s Award, Demonstrated Impact Award, and Lifetime in Practice Award celebrate clear, measurable change. Nominate someone whose human factors work has improved life on the ground. Find out more buff.ly/TCVrJUk
6 Masterclasses at EHF2026 dive into the heart of human factors: from modelling complex systems and designing safer workspaces, to tackling human reliability, automation and comms. With an early ticket you'll have a choice of Masterclasses to sharpen your skills and practice. See buff.ly/6s6zpeM
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
6 Masterclasses at EHF2026 dive into the heart of human factors: from modelling complex systems and designing safer workspaces, to tackling human reliability, automation and comms. With an early ticket you'll have a choice of Masterclasses to sharpen your skills and practice. See buff.ly/6s6zpeM
Last weekend Lando Norris won the F1 championship but his pit crew shows how human factors drives success: defined roles, drilled routines, clear comms & constant feedback. Excellence is collective precision not just individual brilliance. Visit our knowledge hub for more resources: buff.ly/UvzYWUL
December 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Last weekend Lando Norris won the F1 championship but his pit crew shows how human factors drives success: defined roles, drilled routines, clear comms & constant feedback. Excellence is collective precision not just individual brilliance. Visit our knowledge hub for more resources: buff.ly/UvzYWUL
Systems are more than tasks or tools, they’re all the connected parts. Using our Professional Competency Checklist, you can reflect on how changes ripple through people, processes, and environments, spotting where your understanding is strong or could grow. See: buff.ly/nMfQj3r
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Systems are more than tasks or tools, they’re all the connected parts. Using our Professional Competency Checklist, you can reflect on how changes ripple through people, processes, and environments, spotting where your understanding is strong or could grow. See: buff.ly/nMfQj3r
Breakthroughs deserve recognition. From clever tweaks to game-changing research, our Innovation Award and Lifetime Achievement Award celebrate ideas that move human factors forward. Nominations are open so let's shine a light on the work shaping our field. See buff.ly/hCv9ogk
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Breakthroughs deserve recognition. From clever tweaks to game-changing research, our Innovation Award and Lifetime Achievement Award celebrate ideas that move human factors forward. Nominations are open so let's shine a light on the work shaping our field. See buff.ly/hCv9ogk
Immersive tech is transforming learning. From VR empathy exercises & teamwork challenges to hologram guest lecturers, students are engaging in new ways. The potential is huge. Success depends on human‑centred design that prioritises accessibility & meaningful outcomes. Find out more buff.ly/NdMZOpO
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Immersive tech is transforming learning. From VR empathy exercises & teamwork challenges to hologram guest lecturers, students are engaging in new ways. The potential is huge. Success depends on human‑centred design that prioritises accessibility & meaningful outcomes. Find out more buff.ly/NdMZOpO
Our magazine The Ergonomist explores imposter syndrome, reframes a bus driver’s cab as a dynamic workspace, and asks how robotics can stay human‑centred. Dental habits, wearable tech, networks, shipyards - it shows HF shaping smarter work. Join us for a free copy! See buff.ly/KuFh88e
December 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Our magazine The Ergonomist explores imposter syndrome, reframes a bus driver’s cab as a dynamic workspace, and asks how robotics can stay human‑centred. Dental habits, wearable tech, networks, shipyards - it shows HF shaping smarter work. Join us for a free copy! See buff.ly/KuFh88e
Organisational culture, communication and systems shape behaviour. Our Professional Competency Checklist prompts reflection: are structures and pressures supporting or hindering performance? It helps you see your expertise and where to influence improvements. See more: buff.ly/nMfQj3r
December 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Organisational culture, communication and systems shape behaviour. Our Professional Competency Checklist prompts reflection: are structures and pressures supporting or hindering performance? It helps you see your expertise and where to influence improvements. See more: buff.ly/nMfQj3r
Fast thinking feels efficient - until it isn’t. Under pressure, rushing risks errors and failures. Smart human factors design flips panic into performance: checklists, clear alarms, intuitive interfaces and decision tools blend speed with safety. Here's a short video explaining more buff.ly/gd3NvoX
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Fast thinking feels efficient - until it isn’t. Under pressure, rushing risks errors and failures. Smart human factors design flips panic into performance: checklists, clear alarms, intuitive interfaces and decision tools blend speed with safety. Here's a short video explaining more buff.ly/gd3NvoX
Our awards are now open . We start with a spotlight on early-careers - students and new ergonomists already making an impact. If you’ve mentored or worked with someone who’s delivered something impressive, nominate them, it takes minutes and boosts confidence and visibility. See buff.ly/nFxHmH9
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Our awards are now open . We start with a spotlight on early-careers - students and new ergonomists already making an impact. If you’ve mentored or worked with someone who’s delivered something impressive, nominate them, it takes minutes and boosts confidence and visibility. See buff.ly/nFxHmH9
Physical environments affect comfort, focus and performance. Our new Professional Competency Checklist helps you reflect: is lighting, noise, layout or temperature optimal? Assessing your own understanding reveals strengths and growth opportunities. See more: buff.ly/EwoDS54
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Physical environments affect comfort, focus and performance. Our new Professional Competency Checklist helps you reflect: is lighting, noise, layout or temperature optimal? Assessing your own understanding reveals strengths and growth opportunities. See more: buff.ly/EwoDS54
Today is World Sustainable Transport Day. Transport connects us all, yet it’s also a major source of emissions. Human factors help bridge this gap by helping to design safer, more resilient systems that make sustainable choices practical, inclusive and effective. Find out more: buff.ly/m63m7tG
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today is World Sustainable Transport Day. Transport connects us all, yet it’s also a major source of emissions. Human factors help bridge this gap by helping to design safer, more resilient systems that make sustainable choices practical, inclusive and effective. Find out more: buff.ly/m63m7tG
The UK’s Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025, published yesterday, highlights the CIEHF Nuclear Learning Pathway as vital for addressing human factors expertise, embedding safety culture, and strengthening workforce skills. Report: buff.ly/WIkea7g
Pathway: buff.ly/RAl3zhA
Pathway: buff.ly/RAl3zhA
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The UK’s Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025, published yesterday, highlights the CIEHF Nuclear Learning Pathway as vital for addressing human factors expertise, embedding safety culture, and strengthening workforce skills. Report: buff.ly/WIkea7g
Pathway: buff.ly/RAl3zhA
Pathway: buff.ly/RAl3zhA
Systems behave as designed so if you don’t want an outcome, design it out or make it recoverable. Barrier management ensures controls work when needed but people remain the most critical factor. Our white paper offers 33 recommendations: buff.ly/by3HcCE
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Systems behave as designed so if you don’t want an outcome, design it out or make it recoverable. Barrier management ensures controls work when needed but people remain the most critical factor. Our white paper offers 33 recommendations: buff.ly/by3HcCE
COP30 closes in Brazil, but sustainability isn’t just about carbon, it’s about care, design and people. From reducing pain for electrical workers to protecting ageing workforces, this month’s Think shows how human factors shape a safer, fairer future. Read it now bit.ly/think-i69
November 21, 2025 at 7:59 AM
COP30 closes in Brazil, but sustainability isn’t just about carbon, it’s about care, design and people. From reducing pain for electrical workers to protecting ageing workforces, this month’s Think shows how human factors shape a safer, fairer future. Read it now bit.ly/think-i69
Tools help shape human performance. Our Professional Competency Checklist prompts reflection: do tools really support tasks? Are they usable, comfortable, safe? Use the checklist to see your strengths and spot opportunities to improve how people interact with equipment. See more: buff.ly/ifUtKnl
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Tools help shape human performance. Our Professional Competency Checklist prompts reflection: do tools really support tasks? Are they usable, comfortable, safe? Use the checklist to see your strengths and spot opportunities to improve how people interact with equipment. See more: buff.ly/ifUtKnl
Multitasking is a myth. Your brain isn’t doing tasks in parallel, it’s switching focus and burning energy each time. That switch costs clarity, speed and safety. Want better performance? Design for focus. Protect attention. Monotask with purpose. See research: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Multitasking is a myth. Your brain isn’t doing tasks in parallel, it’s switching focus and burning energy each time. That switch costs clarity, speed and safety. Want better performance? Design for focus. Protect attention. Monotask with purpose. See research: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Has your insight has been sitting quietly in the background? It's time to let it speak. Submit your paper to Ergonomics & Human Factors 2026 by midnight 19 Nov and share what others should hear. For all information, see buff.ly/2P49JLS
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Has your insight has been sitting quietly in the background? It's time to let it speak. Submit your paper to Ergonomics & Human Factors 2026 by midnight 19 Nov and share what others should hear. For all information, see buff.ly/2P49JLS
Tried explaining human factors and got blank stares? It’s often split across teams, renamed or misunderstood. Join us at 16:00 on 20 Nov for a free webinar with Ann-Marie Blake (Chartered PR Practitioner) on how to make HF clear, relatable and persuasive. See buff.ly/zYE78rO
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Tried explaining human factors and got blank stares? It’s often split across teams, renamed or misunderstood. Join us at 16:00 on 20 Nov for a free webinar with Ann-Marie Blake (Chartered PR Practitioner) on how to make HF clear, relatable and persuasive. See buff.ly/zYE78rO