How do they match: Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

  • Safety Specialist

  • Inspect work sites to identify physical hazards.
  • Design or evaluate human work systems, using human factors engineering and ergonomic principles to optimize usability, cost, quality, safety, or performance.
  • Recommend workplace changes to improve health and safety, using knowledge of potentially harmful factors, such as heavy loads or repetitive motions.
  • Review health, safety, accident, or worker compensation records to evaluate safety program effectiveness or to identify jobs with high incidence of injury.

  • Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
  • Advise others on health and safety issues.
  • Investigate safety of work environment.