The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors at 75: perspectives on contemporary challenges and future directions for Ergonomics and Human Factors

Paul M Salmon; Catherine Burns; Suzy Broadbent; Satyan Chari; Robyn Clay-Williams; Peter A Hancock; Daniel P Jenkins; Ann Mills; Katie Parnell; Katherine L Plant; Gemma J M Read; Sarah Sharples; Steven Shorrock; Neville A Stanton; Guy H Walker; Claire Williams; Patrick Waterson; Mark S Young

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The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors at 75: perspectives on contemporary challenges and future directions for Ergonomics and Human Factors

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The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors at 75: perspectives on contemporary challenges and future directions for Ergonomics and Human Factors

Paul M Salmon, Catherine Burns, Suzy Broadbent, Satyan Chari, Robyn Clay-Williams, Peter A Hancock, Daniel P Jenkins, Ann Mills, Katie Parnell, Katherine L Plant, …

Ergonomics, Vol.68(6), pp.759-775

2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2024.2378355

PMID: 39016161

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ergonomics and human factors

impact

contemporary challenges

future directions

As the UK's Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is worth reflecting on our discipline's contribution, current state, and critical future endeavours. We present the perspectives of 18 EHF professionals who were asked to respond to five questions regarding the impact of EHF, contemporary challenges, and future directions. Co-authors were in agreement that EHF's impact has been only limited to date and that critical issues require resolution, such as increasing the number of suitably qualified practitioners, resolving the research-practice gap, and increasing awareness of EHF and its benefits. Frequently discussed future directions include advanced emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the development of new EHF methods, and enhancing the quality and reach of education and training. The majority felt there will be a need for EHF in 75 years; however, many noted that our methods will need to adapt to meet new needs.Practitioner statement: This article provides the perspectives of 18 Ergonomics and Human Factors (EHF) professionals on the impact of EHF, contemporary challenges and critical future directions, and changes that are necessary to ensure EHF remains relevant in future. As such, it provides important guidance on future EHF research and practice.As the UK's Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is worth reflecting on our discipline's contribution, current state, and critical future endeavours. We present the perspectives of 18 EHF professionals who were asked to respond to five questions regarding the impact of EHF, contemporary challenges, and future directions. Co-authors were in agreement that EHF's impact has been only limited to date and that critical issues require resolution, such as increasing the number of suitably qualified practitioners, resolving the research-practice gap, and increasing awareness of EHF and its benefits. Frequently discussed future directions include advanced emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the development of new EHF methods, and enhancing the quality and reach of education and training. The majority felt there will be a need for EHF in 75 years; however, many noted that our methods will need to adapt to meet new needs.Practitioner statement: This article provides the perspectives of 18 Ergonomics and Human Factors (EHF) professionals on the impact of EHF, contemporary challenges and critical future directions, and changes that are necessary to ensure EHF remains relevant in future. As such, it provides important guidance on future EHF research and practice.

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Title: The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors at 75: perspectives on contemporary challenges and future directions for Ergonomics and Human Factors
Authors: Paul M Salmon (Corresponding Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science
Catherine Burns - University of Waterloo
Suzy Broadbent - Broadbent Human Factors Ltd.
Satyan Chari - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science
Robyn Clay-Williams - Macquarie University
Peter A Hancock - University of Central Florida
Daniel P Jenkins - DCA (United Kingdom)
Ann Mills - Rail Safety and Standards Board (United Kingdom)
Katie Parnell - University of Southampton
Katherine L Plant - University of Southampton
Gemma J M Read - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science
Sarah Sharples - University of Nottingham
Steven Shorrock - Eurocontrol
Neville A Stanton - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science
Guy H Walker - Heriot-Watt University
Claire Williams - WSP Civils (United Kingdom)
Patrick Waterson - Loughborough University
Mark S Young - University of Southampton
Publication details: Ergonomics, Vol.68(6), pp.759-775
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Date published: 2025
DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2024.2378355
ISSN: 1366-5847
PMID: 39016161
Copyright note: © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/), which permits non-commercial re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, and is not altered, transformed, or built upon in any way. The terms on which this article has been published allow the posting of the Accepted Manuscript in a repository by the author(s) or with their consent.
Organisation Unit: Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Health - Psychology
Language: English
Record Identifier: 991048994702621
Output Type: Journal article

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