The Society was formed in 1949 as the Ergonomics Research Society. Over the years it has developed to accommodate the needs of its increasing membership in the UK and worldwide and is now a well established international organisation for professionals using knowledge of human abilities and limitations to design and build for comfort, efficiency, productivity and safety.

There are 5 different membership categories:

1.       Student member

2.       Graduate member

3.       Registered member

4.       Fellow

5.       Associate member

For more information on membership, visit http://www.ergonomics.org.uk/section.php?s=4