We are excited to announce publication of the third free e-book in the “Ergonomics in a nutshell” series, this one designed for workers (labour) – “Ergonomics Made Easy“. Its introduction states “No matter what type of work you do, you can benefit from ergonomics. This document is written with the worker in mind. There’s no […]
Read MoreWhile we have already received a good number of nominations for the IEA Kingfar and Tsinghua awards, we have also received requests for an extension on the submission deadline. Following discussion with the IEA officers, exceptionally, this year, all IEA Member societies are allowed until 7 July to submit nominations for the IEA Kingfar and […]
Read MoreDear IEA Members and supporters, Following consultation with our members and considering the limited use of the excellent resources available through the IEA website (iea.cc), we believe that IEA could benefit from support to improve our communications to our stakeholders including 1) Member Societies and their members, 2) Sustaining Members, 3) other international organisations with […]
Read MoreThe Role of WG2 within ISO/TC159 ISO/TC159/WG2, “Ergonomics for people with special requirements,” addresses accessibility from an ergonomic perspective. It considers differences in human abilities due to age, disability, and use situations, and promotes their consideration in the design of products, services, environments, and systems. WG2’s role is not limited to developing individual accessibility-related standards. […]
Read MoreCongress Tickets We’re pleased to announce that IEA2027 is offering Early Bird rates on the congress ticket prices along with a variety of well-negotiated hotel rates and discounts for Federated Society members, students and delegates from IDCs. To secure your ticket and the widest choice of hotels, you can book now at https://iea2027.com. Sponsorship Opportunities […]
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The IEA was represented at the 114th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva by Andrew Thatcher and Thomas Alexander. The ILC sets the international labour standards and the broad policies of the ILO. During the conference, several thousand representatives from Government, Employers and Workers of the 187 ILO member states and […]
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4 April members of the Executive Committee visited the venue for IEA’s triennial congress (23-25 August 2027) within the London’s ExCel Centre. ICC Capital Suite at the east end of the Centre is entirely on the third floor and provides world-class conferencing facilities complemented by skylights in central sections and views on two sides! On-site food within the […]
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IEA webinar: 16 July, 2026, at 15:00 UTC The Technical Committee on Anthropometry Webinar Series Duration: 60 mins, including time for discussion This presentation provides a retrospective overview of the evolution of anthropometry in design engineering over the past five decades. Beginning with the speaker’s experience learning traditional one-dimensional (1D) anthropometry from body dimension tables […]
Read MoreDeadline: 30 June, 2026 The IEA/Kingfar Award is given annually to early career professionals to promote and reward high-quality original research and applications on new and emerging HFE issues or issues specifically related to industrially developing countries, as well as to promote a career path in HFE. Nominees can be from any country including both IDCs and developed […]
Read MoreIEA Webinar: June 8, 3 pm UTC The Technical Committee on Musculoskeletal Disorders Webinar Series Duration: 60 minutes, including time for discussion. As organizations accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), safety and operations leaders are often driving these investments. However, frontline worker perspectives—critical to adoption, sustained use, and measurable impact—are […]
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