Bulgarian ergonomics revisited

Area of Science:

• Ergonomics
• Industrial Psychology
• Engineering Psychology

Background:

• Previous research indicated a highly developed ergonomics discipline in Bulgaria with substantial government support.
• The national, regional, and industrial plant network for ergonomics was considered exceptionally organized and comprehensive globally.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a brief revisit and assessment of the current status of ergonomics in Bulgaria.
• To ascertain if the previously observed high level of development and respectability in ergonomics has been maintained.

Main Methods:

• A follow-up review and observational assessment of the ergonomics landscape in Bulgaria.
• Analysis of the continued integration and practice of ergonomics across various organizational levels.

Main Results:

• Ergonomics in Bulgaria continues to be held in high regard.
• The discipline's organizational structure remains robust and comprehensive.
• The field is predominantly practiced by physiologists and engineers.

Conclusions:

• Ergonomics in Bulgaria maintains its respected and well-organized status.
• The primary practitioners of ergonomics remain physiologists and engineers.
• Psychologists' engagement with core ergonomics activities is limited, focusing more on traditional industrial/work psychology topics.