FEES is pleased to share several upcoming and topical ergonomics and human factors webinars organised by international partners. These sessions highlight important developments in musculoskeletal disorder prevention, visual ergonomics, EU regulation, surgical ergonomics, and advanced human performance modelling.
IEA Webinars
WMSDs in High-Risk Occupations: Cross-National Insights from Manufacturing, Construction and Handicraft Industries in Asia
đź“… 20 November 2025
đź”— https://iea.cc/event/wmsds-in-high-risk-occupations-cross-national-insights-from-manufacturing-construction-and-handicraft-industries-in-asia/
A cross-national look at musculoskeletal disorder risks in high-risk occupations, examining exposure differences and effective prevention strategies across sectors.
Linking Practice and Science in Visual Ergonomics – Part II
đź“… 14 November 2025
đź”— https://iea.cc/event/linking-practice-and-science-in-visual-ergonomics-part-ii/
A focused session on advances in visual ergonomics and the integration of scientific evidence into practical workplace design.
ISSA Section Machine and System Safety – “Let’s talk about OSH – Have you ever…?”
📅 2 December 2025, 16:00–17:00 (CET)
đź”— https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KR2sng43SuO3q8kDiKrfMA#/registration
This edition of the web talk focuses on the challenges that fatigue, monotony and distractions pose in everyday work. The discussion will explore how mental overload affects safety, why sustained attention is difficult to maintain, and what measures can help workers stay alert during demanding or repetitive tasks. The role of technology in preventing incidents related to reduced attention will also be addressed.
Speakers include Matthew Kwaw and Kay Schulte, with simultaneous interpretation available in English, French, German and Spanish.
HFES Webinars (USA)
HCTG, HFTH and SSE Joint Webinar: Connecting Human Factors/Ergonomics Theory with Applications in Health Care – Physical Ergonomics and Exoskeletons in Surgery
📅 21 November 2025 – 1:00 PM ET
This joint session (HCTG, HFTH, SSE) is part of an educational series bridging HF/E theory with practical applications in healthcare delivery.
Focus areas:
- Foundational physical ergonomics theories and models
- Ergonomics in surgical settings
- Case studies on exoskeletons in surgery
- Surgeon experience with exoskeleton use (Dr. Philip Haigh)
Speakers:
M. Susan Hallbeck (Mayo Clinic) · Jackie Cha (University of Wisconsin–Madison) · Philip Haigh (Kaiser Permanente)
Moderators: David Neyens · Brittany Anderson-Montoya
Human Performance Modeling Technical Group Webinar: Computational Models of Human Performance – An Algebraic Equation Approach
📅 15 January 2026 – 1:00 PM ET
A deep dive into algebraic equation–driven computational modelling of human performance, contrasting this approach with discrete-event cognitive simulation methods.
Topics include:
- Attention models (SEEV, NSEEV, scan-clutter tradeoff)
- Multiple resource theory
- Task switching (STOM)
- Models of human–automation interaction
Speaker:
Chris Wickens (Colorado State University)
Moderator: Ji-Eun Kim