Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

01

Collect data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests.

02

Conduct interviews or surveys of users or customers to collect information on topics, such as requirements, needs, fatigue, ergonomics, or interfaces.

03

Advocate for end users in collaboration with other professionals, including engineers, designers, managers, or customers.

04

Inspect work sites to identify physical hazards.

05

Prepare reports or presentations summarizing results or conclusions of human factors engineering or ergonomics activities, such as testing, investigation, or validation.

06

Recommend workplace changes to improve health and safety, using knowledge of potentially harmful factors, such as heavy loads or repetitive motions.

07

Perform functional, task, or anthropometric analysis, using tools, such as checklists, surveys, videotaping, or force measurement.

08

Provide technical support to clients through activities, such as rearranging workplace fixtures to reduce physical hazards or discomfort or modifying task sequences to reduce cycle time.

09

Assess the user-interface or usability characteristics of products.

10

Establish system operating or training requirements to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces.