International Ergonomics Association

International Ergonomics Association (IEA) is the association of ergonomics and human factors societies around the world.

The goal of the IEA is to promote the knowledge and practice of ergonomics by initiating and supporting international activities and cooperation. The objectives include the advancement of knowledge, information exchange and technology transfer. To meet these objectives, IEA establishes international contacts among those active in the field, cooperates with international organizations to facilitate the practical application of ergonomics in industry and other areas, and encourages scientific research by qualified persons in the field of study and practice.

The IEA was organized pursuant to Article 60 et seq of the Swiss Civil Code. The registered headquarters of the IEA is in Zurich with a business office in the U.S.A. At present, there are 29 member societies representing about 16000 ergonomists worldwide.

The IEA sponsors its triennial Congress which is a major international event. Additionally, the IEA supports other joint conferences in ergonomics. The IEA publishes the proceedings of the triennial Congress and various other meetings as well as the Directory of Educational Institutions, other resource documents and books, and promotional material.

For more information about the IEA, see the IEA homepage.