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Click here to register for the 2021 PSHFES Symposium!

October 14-15 8am-1pm PST

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Organizations frequently cite the perceived cost of ergonomics programs and solutions as a barrier to implementation.

We have developed a cost-benefit calculator that PSHFES is proud to offer for free download.
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2021 Symposium

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PSHFES is a non-profit organization associated with the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and serves the needs of Puget Sound business and human factors and ergonomics practitioners. All funding for our chapter is generated via the chapter's membership dues and activities.

Award Winners

Ergonomist of 2020

Deborah Read was honored with the 16th Annual PSHFES Ergonomics Professional of the Year Award.

Congratulation's Deborah and thank you for all your contributions to the HFES community!

Distinguished Service Award

Congratulations to Steve Russel who was honored with 2018 Distinguished Service Award for his significant contribution to PSHFES activities.

President's Message

Greetings fellow PSHFES members. We wanted to let you know that PSHFES is alive and well! During these difficult times, we are working hard to provide safe and meaningful events for PSHFES members to participate with us and the broader HFES community. I hope you have enjoyed the recently concluded free Webinar (Industrial Exoskeletons 101) sponsored by our local chapter.

PSHFES is planning a virtual symposium for 2020 on September 17th, so save the date! We will be hosting some great speakers with engaging content as well as great information from our sponsors and their latest offerings. The event is tentatively scheduled to last six hours and will have thought-provoking talks as well as virtual interactions with sponsors. If you can’t attend the entire event, that is okay, as there will be a wide range of content presented throughout the day. Please keep an eye on your inboxes as we update you with the program agenda. We look forward to seeing out at the event.

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We're Always Looking for New Talent!

PSHFES is a great place to network and learn new skills, as well as contribute to the Human Factors & Ergonomics disciplines

What is the definition of Ergonomics and Human Factors?

Ergonomics and Human Factors is the systematic application of relevant information about human capabilities, limitations, characteristics, behavior and motivation to the design of machines, tools, procedures, and processes used by people and the environment in which they use them.

Ergonomists tend to focus on physical, or "neck-down", issues with an emphasis on understanding the role of human movement and posture as it relates to work.

Human Factors Professionals (primarily those with psychology and engineering backgrounds) tend to focus on cognitive, or "neck-up", ergonomics with an emphasis on information processing issues related to work.

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