Presentazione a supporto dell'intervento di Francesco Draicchio, Presidente Società Italiana di Ergonomia (SIE) al webinar "PROFESSIONE ERGONOMO: LA NORMA UNI PER LA QUALIFICAZIONE PROFESSIONALE" del 16 maggio 2024

1. IL FUTURO DELLA PROFESSIONE
DELL’ERGONOMO
FRANCESCO DRAICCHIO

3. The Conference declares that:
• A. The ILO marks its Centenary at a time of transformative change in
the world of work, driven by technological innovations, demographic
shifts, environmental and climate change, and globalization, as well as
at a time of persistent inequalities, which have profound impacts on
the nature and future of work, and on the place and dignity of people
in it.

4. A. In discharging its constitutional mandate, taking into account the
profound transformations in the world of work, and further developing
its human-centred approach to the future of work, the ILO must direct
its efforts to:
• (i) ensuring a just transition to a future of work that contributes to
sustainable development in its economic, social and environmental
dimensions;
• (ii) harnessing the fullest potential of technological progress and
productivity growth, including through social dialogue, to achieve
decent work and sustainable development, which ensure dignity, self-
fulfilment and a just sharing of the benefits for all;

9. timing discrepancy
• compare the speed and liveliness of current technological advance
with the tardiness and unevenness which have always marked
educational developments. Broadly the comparison is between
invention, and the processes by which any considerable number of
people come to be able to appreciate, accept and use invention.

10. the basic aims of the science of ergonomics
1. to keep in close touch with the advance of invention in whatever
fields constitute the special range of interest of the investigator;
2. to get in at as early a stage as possible, so as to ensure that the
worth-while invention take a form most consistent with human
efficiency and health;
3. to study how to reduce the time gap between potential and actual
technological advance.

15. Aree di interesse
dell’Ergonomia/Fattori Umani

18. Preferibilmente, i percorsi descritti nel Prospetto
A.1 devono riguardare le aree tematiche:
· Principi di Ergonomia
· Caratteristiche generali della popolazione e degli individui
· Progettazione di sistemi tecnici
· Metodi e tecniche di indagine, ricerca e valutazione
· Aspetti professionali
· Analisi ergonomica del lavoro e delle attività
· Interventi ergonomici
· Ergonomia fisica
· Ergonomia cognitiva
· Ergonomia organizzativa
· Conduzione e gestione di progetti di ergonomia

20. 2.2.1.1 Areas of Knowledge (A – K)
A. Principles of Ergonomics
B. Populations and General Human Characteristics
C. Design of technical systems
D. Research, evaluation and investigative techniques
E. Professional issues
F. Ergonomics: Activity and/ or Work Analysis
G. Ergonomic Interventions
H. Ergonomics: physiological and physical aspects
I. Ergonomics: psychological and cognitive aspects
J. Ergonomics: social and organisational aspects
K. Project work

22. Area 9: Ergonomia e
Nuove Tecnologie
• 9.1 Introduzione alle tecnologie
avanzate dell'Industria 5.0 per
l'ergonomia fisica, cognitiva ed
organizzativo sociale
• 9.2 Robot collaborativi ed esoscheletri
occupazionali
• 9.3 Soluzioni digitali per la salute e
sicurezza negli ambienti di vita e di
lavoro

23. The future of ergonomics is likely to be
influenced by several factors:
1. Technology Integration: As technology continues to advance, ergonomics will likely incorporate more
digital solutions, such as wearable devices that monitor posture and movement, virtual reality simulations
for ergonomic design, and AI-driven tools for personalized ergonomic recommendations.
2. Focus on Well-being: With increasing awareness of the importance of well-being in the workplace,
ergonomics will likely evolve to not only optimize physical comfort but also to enhance mental and
emotional well-being. This could involve designing workspaces and processes that reduce stress, enhance
focus, and promote overall health.
3. Adaptation to Changing Work Environments: As remote work and flexible schedules become more
prevalent, ergonomics will need to adapt to support individuals working in a variety of environments, from
traditional offices to home offices, co-working spaces, and even mobile work setups.

24. 4. Inclusive Design: There will likely be a greater emphasis on inclusive design principles in ergonomics,
ensuring that products and environments are accessible to people of all ages, abilities, and body types.
5. Environmental Sustainability: Ergonomic design may increasingly consider environmental sustainability, with
a focus on using eco-friendly materials, reducing waste, and creating products that have a minimal
environmental footprint.

25. Overall, the future of ergonomics is likely to
be characterized by innovation, integration
with technology, a focus on holistic well-
being, and a commitment to inclusivity and
sustainability.

27. State of Science: The future of work - Ergonomics and Human Factors contributions to the field. Tim Bentley et al.

28. The minimum requirements for registration as a
European Ergonomist cover the following components:
• Education: at least three years of university level education, including
at least one year of ergonomics related training
• Supervised Training: at least one year. Exceptions may be granted
where this was not possible
• Professional Experience: two years following supervised training, or
three years when supervision was not possible.