Environmental Ergonomics Research Centre
Key interests
The research covers the following key areas:
Climate (comfort, thermal stress and clothing)
Within Environmental Ergonomics, the topic of Human Thermal Environments is studied to extend fundamental knowledge and understanding of human responses to the indoor and outdoor thermal environment and to develop methods for the use of that knowledge in practical applications.
Vibration (whole body and hand transmitted)
Humans are exposed to noise and vibration during work and leisure activities. This could be annoying, distracting, pleasant or constitute a health risk. We work closely with manufacturers, trade organisations and government in fundamental and applied research aimed at improving the physical environment of those at work.
Light (physiological eye function and impact of lighting parameters)
Within Visual Ergonomics research work is carried out in the following areas: Visually induced motion sickness, accidents arising from vection, health and safety issues associated with the use of virtual reality equipment and discomfort and visual performance changes as a consequence of glare.
Protection and performance clothing research
A number of research projects in relation to protective and to sports clothing are currently running in the lab, sponsored by Industry, European Union and Research Funding Councils.
Healthcare ergonomics and patient safety; building design
HEPSU is based in the Environmental Ergonomics Research Centre at the Loughborough Design School. Our mission is to carry out high quality, international research to support the development of safe and efficient working systems, products and environments for healthcare workers and patients.