Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

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Design or evaluate human work systems, using human factors engineering and ergonomic principles to optimize usability, cost, quality, safety, or performance.

02

Develop or implement human performance research, investigation, or analysis protocols.

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

04

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

05

Inspect work sites to identify physical hazards.

06

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

07

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.

08

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

09

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

10

Integrate human factors requirements into operational hardware.

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