Occupational Ergonomics, Human Factors and Safety: Theory, Application, and Practice

Dear Colleagues,

We are organizing a Special Issue on “Occupational Ergonomics, Human Factors and Safety: Theory, Application and Practice” in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJIEPH). The venue is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes articles and communications in the interdisciplinary areas of occupational ergonomics and safety, human factors/behavioral/systems, and occupational safety and health.

Currently, the concern with occupational ergonomics and safety no longer emphasizes physical ergonomics/safety issues but rather congnitive/mental health, and psychosocial/sociotechnological issues have emerged as prevailing research areas. Cognitive/mental workload challenges (e.g., fatigue, stress, anxiety) are usually intangible and workers may struggle to recognize the symptoms (e.g., musculoskeletal disorders). Meanwhile, the repercussions of cognitive/mental health problems can be unpredictable and severe. Physical/cognitive ergonomics and occupational safety and health interact with each other. Therefore, it is vital to acknowledge prevention methods to minimize the occurrence of both physical and cognitive safety and health problems.

To exchange information and ideas about occupational ergonomics and safety, articles may deal with a variety of research areas, such as risk assessment, workplace safety and health, safety culture/climate, work performance, an aging workforce, organizational/systems safety, human–systems interface, physical and virtual work environments, and workers’ well-being and wellness. Submissions on newly emerging/contemporary research areas and research on practices in regard to physical and cognitive ergonomics and safety, ergonomic risk factors assessment and controls/management, in different occupational settings and/or industry-specific occupational ergonomics and safety issues, etc. are also welcome.

This Speical Issue is open to a number of subject areas related to occupational ergonomics, human factors, and safety and health. The listed keywords suggest just a few of the many possibilities. Please consult the editors for further information.

Prof. Dr. Sang Choi
Dr. Chao Wang
Dr. Shuping Xiong
Guest Editors

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