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In Brief... Ergonomist

 Brief Description:

Designs workplace equipment specifically to ensure the health, safety, and productivity of workers.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 26

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Design or evaluate human work systems, using human factors engineering and ergonomic principles to optimize usability, cost, quality, safety, or performance. 

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Advocate for end users in collaboration with other professionals including engineers, designers, managers, or customers. 

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Analyze complex systems to determine potential for further development, production, interoperability, compatibility, or usefulness in a particular area such as aviation. 

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Apply modeling or quantitative analysis to forecast events such as human decisions or behaviors, the structure or processes of organizations, and the attitudes or actions of human groups. 

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Assess the user-interface and usability characteristics of products. 

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Collect data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests. 

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Conduct research to evaluate potential solutions related to changes in equipment design, procedures, manpower, personnel, or training. 

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Design cognitive aids, such as procedural storyboards and decision support systems. 

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Develop and implement research methodologies or statistical analysis plans to test and evaluate developmental prototypes used in new products and processes, such as cockpit designs, user workstations, or computerized human models. 

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Develop or implement human performance research, investigation, or analysis protocols. 


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Level 7 Ordinary Degree or greater

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Job Title
Ergonomist
Salary Range*
28 -
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Entrants: 28 - 35k
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Last Updated: March, 2011
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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