How do they match: Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

  • Operate testing equipment, such as heat stress meters, octave band analyzers, motion analysis equipment, inclinometers, light meters, thermoanemometers, sling psychrometers, or colorimetric detection tubes.
  • Apply modeling or quantitative analysis to forecast events, such as human decisions or behaviors, the structure or processes of organizations, or the attitudes or actions of human groups.
  • Collect data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests.
  • Establish system operating or training requirements to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces.
  • Integrate human factors requirements into operational hardware.
  • Prepare reports or presentations summarizing results or conclusions of human factors engineering or ergonomics activities, such as testing, investigation, or validation.
  • 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.

  • Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
  • Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
  • Determine operational criteria or specifications.
  • Document design or operational test results.
  • Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.
  • Train personnel on proper operational procedures.