An organization or organisation (read more about -ize vs -ise) is a formal group of people with one or more shared goals. The word itself is derived from the Greek word ὄργανον (organon) meaning tool. The term is used in both daily and scientific English in multiple ways.
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Ergonomics Society - A professional organization that focuses on leading edge Internet technologies and techniques that enhance web usability, and improve the entire user experience. (Includes newsletter)
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Dutch Ergonomics Society - An english language version of the Dutch Ergonomics Society website. Includes society contact data, information about ergonomics in the Netherlands and a list of registered Dutch european ergonomists.
Ergonomics for Children - Site provides extensive guidelines, research and applications on ergonomics for children in educational environments. Topics include anthropometrics, computer use and vision, school design posture issues,backpack/carrying, back pain, ergonomics curriculum and product safety issues.
Meta Description: [ Ergonomics for Children and Educational Environments Technical Committee of the International Association of Ergonomists (IEA) home page ]
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Ergonomics Society home page - The Ergonomics Society - the UK organisation for professionals using information about people to design for comfort, efficiency and safety
Meta Description: [ The Ergonomics Society - an international organisation for professionals using knowledge of human abilities and limitations to design and build for comfort, efficiency, productivity and safety. ]
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Ergonomics Society of South Africa -
Finnish Ergonomics Society - English language description of the Finish Ergonomics Society including goals, membership information and contact data.
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Human Factors and Ergonomics Society - The Society's mission is 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.
Meta Description: [ Friendly fire, Fratricide, Carpal tunnel syndrome, CTS, Repetitive stress injury, Augmented reality, International Space Station, Astronaut, Robotics ]
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society -- Europe Chapter - A european affiliate of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (USA). Site includes information about scientific meetings, proceedings, recent newsletter, events and job opportunities.
International Ergonomics Association - Association of ergonomics and human factors societies around the world. Includes IEA membership information, an on-line newsletter, and information about industry awards.
Meta Description: [ IEA - The International Ergonomics Association - the association of federated ergonomics and human factors societies from around the world ]
International Society of Biomechanics - A professional organization formed to promote the study of all areas of biomechanics at the international level.
Meta Description: [ International Society of Biomechanics ]
Irish Ergonomics Society Homepage - The Society is an interdisciplinary non-profit, non-political, non-union, non-confessional organisation of professional people involved in the ergonomics field.
New Zealand Ergonomics Society - The New Zealand Ergonomics Society website includes background information on ergonomics, society information and contact data.
nomics Society of Australia, Inc - The Society has members drawn from several disciplines but usually from occupational health, safety, design, psychology, medicine and engineering. Most add to their basic qualifications post-graduate studies in ergonomics.
Meta Description: [ The Ergonomics Society of Australia; Ergonomists in Australia; Usability and human factors ]
Norwegian Ergonomics Society (NEF) - English version of The Norwegian Ergonomics Society website. Includes contact information, upcoming events, downloadable conference proceedings and abstracts.
Meta Description: [ Nettsted for Norsk ergonomiforening ]
The Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE) - An association for individuals with interest in human factors/ergonomics including research, practicioners and corporate and individuals in need of expertise and services.
The Society For Human Performance In Extreme Environments - An interdisciplinary forum for scientists, researchers, operational personnel, and other professionals working towards optimizing human performance in complex, stressed and technological environments.
Meta Description: [ An interdisciplinary forum for scientists, researchers, operational personnel, and other professionals working towards optimizing human performance in complex, stressed and technological environments. ]
Usability Professionals' Association - A network through which usability professionals can communicate and share information about skills and skill development, methodology used and/or proposed in the profession, tools, technology, and organizational issues.
Meta Description: [ The UPA is a membership organization of professionals in usability, user experience and related fields. ]
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