Ergonomist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Ergonomist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Assessing the design of products/systems via practical experiments
  • Ensuring that products/systems meet user needs
  • Collecting, analysing and interpreting data/statistics
  • Offering information, advice and recommendations to clients
  • Identifying possible improvements and designing/implementing appropriate solutions
  • Compiling and presenting information verbally and in writing
  • Analysing the interaction between people and machinery/equipment
  • Assessing health and safety standards
  • Liaising with other professionals such as health specialists and designers.
  • Undertaking risk assessments within the workplace
  • Assessing the effect of work environments on employees
  • Investigating workplace accidents
  • Identifying problems by observing and interviewing individuals in particular environments
  • Writing user manuals

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Ergonomist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Ergonomist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.