Ergonomics Consulting

Ergonomist Human Factors Specialist

Bachelors of Science in Ergonomics (Human Factors Design)

BS or MS in Human Factors / Ergonomics, Biomedical Engineering, Kinesiology, or related field

ASU – Bachelor of Science in Human Systems Engineering

Ergonomics Masters Programs - a degree in a relevant subject, such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy,

psychology, sports science, design, engineering, safety engineering, or biology

Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE)

- Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)

- Certified Ergonomic Evaluation Specialist (CEES)

- Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist I (CEAS I)

Oxford Research Institute - Certified Industrial Ergonomist (CIE)- Certified Associate Ergonomist (CAE) - Certified Assistant Ergonomist (CAsE)

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knowledge of anatomy, physiology and psychology

an interest in people’s behavior in different settings

good written and spoken communication skills

an understanding of technical and design concepts

detail oriented an understanding of manufacturing

processes and construction methods the ability to analyze and communicate

complex information to non-experts (training)

IT skills including computer aided design (CAD)

good math skills & problem-solving skills know the way muscles and limbs work physical capabilities and limitations of the

body understand the effects of environmental

factors such as noise, heat and lighting understand how people think & behave, and

the way this influences their use of equipment and systems

primary responsibility is to provide ergonomics support to the Boeing Auburn Frederickson site to achieve significant reduction in ergonomic related injuries (prevention, prevention, prevention)

communicate with employees or clients to find out what problems they face design office layouts and advise on suitable furniture and equipment advise on the organization of production lines and workstations design equipment and improve access for people with disabilities develop equipment and systems that are easy to use and less likely to lead to errors or injury carry out user trials to test new designs, and provide feedback to the manufacturer or client Conduct training on a variety of ergonomic topics.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Working Conditions and Office Environment

Offices

Factories

Mines

Manufacturing plants

Expected Travel – up to 30%

~Ergonomics at Work

Working Conditions

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society - 2013 HFES Salary Survey Shows Rising Income and Optimistic Employer Trends. (2013, October 4). Retrieved February 21, 2016, from https://www.hfes.org/web/DetailNews.aspx?ID=305

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Occupational Health and Safety Specialists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-health-and-safety-specialists.htm (visited February 21, 2016).

References

“The Department of Labor listed Human Factors and Ergonomics as one of eight emerging careers for 2013, with an average annual wage of $78,860. HFEs survey respondents earned, on average, $32,902 (29%) more than that DOL estimate.”

“The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) has released the results of its 2013 Salary and Compensation Survey. The results show an 8% increase in base salary for human factors/ergonomics professionals, from $103,376 in 2009 to $111,762 in 2011.”

“The median for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists was $69,210 in May 2014”

- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists (*Bright Outlook)- Median Salary - $78,860- Growth - 14.23%

Good & Bad

$$ is good (top rated career)

Get to solve problems

Good for valuing achievements & seeing results

Demand is growing normal to slightly above normal

Lots of education

Difficult field to get into

Extensive education & skill required(Master’s degree - minimum)