Chapter 14
Human Factors
System Safety Services
The mission of System Safety Services is to assist clients in developing the best possible safety system to meet their needs. They have an experienced and professional team of individuals with years of experience in aviation and human factors. The website provides a lot of information on human factors including articles, upcoming events, presentations, safety videos, training aids and workshops. For more information, visit their website at [www.system-safety.com](http://www.system-safety.com).
Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (HFES)
The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) is the only organization in the United States dedicated specifically to the human factors profession. The HFES was formed in 1957 and typically maintains about 5,000 members. For more information, visit their website at [www.hfes.org](http://www.hfes.org).
viation accidents are caused by human factors.
International Ergonomics Association (IEA)
The International Ergonomics Association (IEA) is a federation of over 40 ergonomics and human factors societies located all over the world. All members of the HFES are automatically also members of the IEA. The main contact point within the IEA is through the office of their Secretary General. For more information, visit their website at [iea.cc](https://iea.cc).
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