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New Technical Committee formed: AI and Work (AIW)

  • February 7, 2026
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Following interest expressed in a Technical Committee (TC) focussed on Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Science Technology and Practice (STP) chair (Rosemary Seva) called an inaugural meeting of this new AI-centred TC on January 22. During that first meeting the group chose the title AI and Work and elected TC Chair Karen Jacobs (HFES, USA), and […]

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Call for papers for a special issue on Artificial Intelligence and Work 

  • February 7, 2026
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WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, through editor-in-Chief, Karen Jacobs, announces a call for papers for a special issue on Artificial Intelligence and Work. The submission deadline is March 15, 2026. Full details are available at: https://journals.sagepub.com/page/wor/call-for-papers/artificial-intelligence-and-work WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation, through editor-in-Chief, Karen Jacobs, announces a call for papers for […]

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IEA Fellow Award Applications open: Deadline 30 April 2026

  • February 7, 2026
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The call for nominations for the 2026 IEA Fellow Awards is currently open. The IEA Fellow Award is given to recognize extraordinary or sustained, superior accomplishments of an individual. To be considered for the IEA Fellow Award, the candidate must have been a Full Member in good standing of a Federated or Affiliated Ergonomics Society […]

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Technical Committees (TCs) Sign Up Sheet

  • February 7, 2026
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The IEA Technical Committees (TCs) are seeking to expand their membership and invite new members from federated societies. To facilitate this, we have created a sign-up form that provides an overview of the role of Technical Committees, including their four primary functions. By completing the form, you can express your interest in joining up to […]

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Join the Aerospace Technical Committee

  • February 7, 2026
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The future of aviation and space exploration is defined by human performance. As aerospace systems become increasingly complex, automated, and interconnected, the role of ergonomics and human factors has never been more crucial. We are excited to announce the revival of the Aerospace Technical Committee (TC), and we invite you to become a key member in […]

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IEA Officers’ Message: Year-End Greetings and 2026 Outlook

  • December 20, 2025
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As the calendar year 2025 draws to a close, the International Ergonomics and Human Factors Association (IEA) would like to send our best wishes to all those who celebrate a special holiday over this period. We wish you all  great happiness and a restful time that you can spend with loved ones while observing cultural […]

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Advancing Construction Safety through AI and Computer Vision: Ergonomic Assessment and Real-Time Monitoring

  • November 14, 2025
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IEA Webinar: 12th December 2025, 3 PM UTC (60 mins) Building and Construction Technical Committee Presenter Dr. SangHyun Lee,  University of Michigan Speaker Bio: Dr. Lee is a Robert B. Harris Collegiate professor & John L. Tishman faculty scholar in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan. He directs the Dynamic Project Management (DPM) Lab […]

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Fighting Fatigue: Understanding Fatigue Risks in Healthcare and the Maritime Industry

  • November 13, 2025
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Webinar: 11th December 2025 at 12:30 pm Europe/London timezone (Convert to my timezone) Joint Safety & Reliability Society (SaRS) and IEA Maritime HFE TC The London Branch of SaRS is delighted to announce a joint collaboration webinar between SaRS and the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) Maritime & Ergonomics Technical Committee examining the fatigue risks in healthcare […]

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Discover the latest breakthroughs in Visual Ergonomics with the experts shaping the field

  • October 21, 2025
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IEA Webinar: 24th October 2025, at 11:00 UTC (CET 13:00) Duration: 1.5 hours Webinar Series Linking practice and science in Visual Ergonomics-Part II Join our exclusive webinar, where executive members of the IEA Visual Ergonomics Technical Committee share their cutting-edge research and real-world projects. With decades of combined experience in teaching and practice, our speakers […]

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WMSDs in High-Risk Occupations: Cross-National Insights from Manufacturing, Construction, and Handicraft Industries in Asia

  • October 8, 2025
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 IEA Webinar: November 20th at 12:00 UTC https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meeting.html Duration: 60 minutes. The Technical Committee on Musculoskeletal Disorders Webinar Series Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) continue to be one of the most pressing occupational health challenges worldwide. Although WMSDs are a global concern, their prevalence, risk factors, and intervention strategies vary considerably across cultural and industrial […]

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