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A strategy for human factors/ergonomics: developing the discipline and profession.
Jan Dul1, Ralph Bruder, Peter Buckle
1a Rotterdam School of Management , Erasmus University , Rotterdam , the Netherlands.
Ergonomics
|February 16, 2012
Summary
Human Factors/Ergonomics (HFE) offers significant potential for system design, but faces market challenges. A strategy is proposed to enhance HFE
Area of Science:
- Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE)
- Systems Design
- Human-System Interaction
Background:
- Human Factors/Ergonomics (HFE) has substantial potential to improve work, product, and service systems.
- However, HFE's market readiness and the supply of high-quality applications remain significant challenges.
- HFE is characterized by a systems approach, design-driven methodology, and focus on performance and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a strategic plan for the Human Factors/Ergonomics community.
- To address the underexploited potential of HFE in addressing business and societal challenges.
- To strengthen both the demand for and application of high-quality HFE.
Main Methods:
- The strategy emphasizes increasing stakeholder awareness of HFE's value, particularly performance benefits.
- It involves developing stronger relationships with system experts and decision-makers.
- The strategy also focuses on promoting HFE specialist education, ensuring quality standards, and fostering research excellence.
Main Results:
- The proposed strategy aims to increase demand by educating powerful stakeholders on HFE's value.
- It seeks to enhance HFE application by promoting specialist training and research.
- Cooperation within the HFE community, led by the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Human Factors/Ergonomics (HFE) requires a strategic approach to overcome market challenges and fully realize its potential.
- Strengthening stakeholder engagement and promoting HFE education and research are key to success.
- A unified global plan, with IEA leadership, is proposed for HFE development.
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