Ergonomics

	Applied Ergonomics Community
	This online community is the premiere venue for ergonomics practitioners talking with practitioners.
	Applied Ergonomics Conference and Virtual Community
	This site, established by the Institute of Industrial Engineers, covers a wide variety of topics and issues in the area of applied ergonomics.
	Association of Canadian Ergonomists
	The Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) is an association of persons who have human factors/ergonomics interests, be they research workers seeking to expand knowledge in the field, practitioners endeavouring to apply existing knowledge, or members of the public and clients in need of human factors/ergonomics expertise and services.
	Association of Canadian Ergonomists: Directory of Consultants
	This directory of consultants includes contact name and address, a biography of the consultant plus a description of services, area(s) of expertise and language proficiency. Since listings contained herein have been compiled from information submitted directly from the consultants, no guarantee can be made by ACE as to their absolute correctness or completeness.
	Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics
	Established in 1990 as an independent nonprofit organization, the BCPE is the certifying body for individuals whose education and experience indicate broad expertise in the practice of human factors/ergonomics. This site was created as a resource for obtaining information about BCPE and its certification programs.
	Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
	Canada's national Occupational Health & Safety Resource. CCOHS promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing information and advice about occupational health and safety.
	Centre for Registration of European Ergonomists (CREE)
	CREE is an independent European registration organisation for professional ergonomists that brings together and harmonises the views of some thirteen national ergonomics societies within the European Union, to certify professional ergonomists working in Europe and award them the “European Ergonomist” (Eur.Erg TM) title.
	Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD)
	Bringing researchers and workplace parties together to identify the key questions, research the best answers, and pass on the best knowledge that will lead to the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders at work. The mission is to develop, through basic and applied research, the foundations for effective prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and disability.
	Ergonomics Society
	The UK-based Ergonomics Society web site contains information about the society and its members, lists of primarily UK Ergonomics consultants, training courses, jobs etc.
	Ergoweb: Buyer's Guide
	This part of the Ergoweb site provides a buyer's guide to various commercial ergonomic products and services.
	Federation of European Ergonomics Societies (FEES)
	FEES is the Federation of the European Ergonomics Societies. The mission is to enhance the recognition of ergonomics contributing to economic development, to quality of life, to health and safety at work, and to social progress in European Countries.
	Foundation for Professional Ergonomics
	The Foundation for Professional Ergonomics is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing professionalism in Ergonomics. It conducts and supports educational and scientific activities demonstrating how professional ergonomists serve to make our lives at work and at home healthier, safer, more productive, and more satisfying.
	Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
	This US-based society with a mission to promote the discovery and exchange of knowledge concerning the characteristics of human beings that are applicable to the design of systems and devices of all kinds.
	International Ergonomics Association
	The International Ergonomics Association is the federation of ergonomics and human factors societies from around the world. The mission of the IEA is to elaborate and advance ergonomics science and practice, and to improve the quality of life by expanding its scope of application and contribution to society.
	International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety
	The International Society for Occupational Ergonomics & Safety is dedicated to the advancement of occupational ergonomics and safety. The society is the main sponsor of Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference (ISOES)
	Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America: Occupational Safety and Health Division
	The aim of the Occupational Safety and Health Division is to protect the health and safety of Laborers on the job while enhancing productivity and curtailing costs for LIUNA signatory employers.
	Nordic Ergonomics Society
	Addresses the needs of academics, practitioners, students and individuals interested in Ergonomics. NES, founded in 1969, represents the professional interest of over one thousand five hundred members from the Nordic countries.
	OSH Answers
	This is a collection of frequently asked health and safety questions, presented by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS).
	The Ergonomists Society
	An international organization for professionals using knowledge of human abilities and limitations to design and build for comfort, efficiency, productivity and safety.
	The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Inc (HFESA)
	The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Inc (HFESA) is the professional organization of ergonomists and human factors specialists in Australia. Its purpose is to promote the principles and practice of ergonomics throughout the community.
	Association canadienne d'ergonomie
	L'Association canadienne d'ergonomie/Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) est une association dont les membres partagent un intérêt pour l'ergonomie, qu'il s'agisse de chercheurs se consacrant à élargir les champs de connaissances existantes, ou de praticiens s'efforçant d'appliquer les connaissances existantes, ou de membres du public ou de clients ayant besoin d'expertise et de services en ergonomie.
	Association canadienne d'ergonomie: Annuaire des consultants
	C'est en abordant les problèmes le plus tôt possible que les interventions ergonomiques entraînent de meilleures conséquences. Les bénéfices à long terme les plus remarquables se produisent lorsque le consultant travaille à titre de collaborateur et transfère une partie de son expertise au personnel de votre organisme ou élabore des méthodes et des principes directeurs pour assurer la continuité des réalisations initiales.
	Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST)
	Le mandat du CCHST est de promouvoir la santé et la sécurité en milieu de travail en fournissant de l'information et des conseils sur tous les aspects de l'environnement au travail.
	Réponses SST
	Ce service gratuit est offert par le Service des demandes de renseignements du Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail (CCHST). Le mandat du CCHST est de promouvoir la santé et la sécurité des lieux de travail en fournissant de l'information pratique en réponse aux questions qui s'y posent.
	Université du Québec à Montréal: Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées Intervention ergonomique en santé et sécurité du travail
	Le programme vise à former des diplômés universitaires à la pratique professionnelle de l'ergonomie. Il permet l'accession au titre d'ergonome certifié que délivre l'Association Canadienne d'ergonomie. Ce type de programme se situe au deuxième cycle et se compose de 30 crédits. On peut le suivre à temps complet (un an) ou à temps partiel (maximum 5 ans). Les DESS visent une formation professionnelle.