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Ergonomics Society home page  - http://www.ergonomics.org.uk/  The Ergonomics Society - the UK organisation for professionals using information about people to design for comfort, efficiency and safety  Irish Ergonomics Society Homepage  - http://www.ul.ie/~ies/  The Society is an interdisciplinary non-profit, non-political, non-union, non-confessional organisation of professional people involved in the ergonomics field.  Human Factors and Ergonomics Society  - http://hfes.org/  The Society's mission is to promote the discovery and exchange of knowledge concerning the characteristics of human beings that are applicable to the design of systems and devices of all kinds.  Dutch Ergonomics Society  - http://www.ergonoom.nl/english/Index.htm  An english language version of the Dutch Ergonomics Society website. Includes society contact data, information about ergonomics in the Netherlands and a list of registered Dutch european ergonomists.  New Zealand Ergonomics Society  - http://www.ergonomics.org.nz/  The New Zealand Ergonomics Society website includes background information on ergonomics, society information and contact data.  Human Factors and Ergonomics Society -- Europe Chapter  - http://www.ision.nl/users/hfesec/index.htm  A european affiliate of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (USA). Site includes information about scientific meetings, proceedings, recent newsletter, events and job opportunities.  International Ergonomics Association  - http://www.iea.cc/  Association of ergonomics and human factors societies around the world. Includes IEA membership information, an on-line newsletter, and information about industry awards.  International Society of Biomechanics  - http://www.isbweb.org/  A professional organization formed to promote the study of all areas of biomechanics at the international level.  Usability Professionals' Association  - http://www.upassoc.org/  A network through which usability professionals can communicate and share information about skills and skill development, methodology used and/or proposed in the profession, tools, technology, and organizational issues.  Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia, Inc  - http://www.ergonomics.org.au/  The Society has members drawn from several disciplines but usually from occupational health, safety, design, psychology, medicine and engineering. Most add to their basic qualifications post-graduate studies in ergonomics.  Internet Technical Group-Human Factors & Ergonomics Society  - http://www.sandia.gov/itg/  A professional organization that focuses on leading edge Internet technologies and techniques that enhance web usability, and improve the entire user experience. (Includes newsletter)  Ergonomics Society of South Africa  - http://www.rhodes.ac.za/academic/departments/hke/essa.htm    The Society For Human Performance In Extreme Environments  - http://www.hpee.org/  An interdisciplinary forum for scientists, researchers, operational personnel, and other professionals working towards optimizing human performance in complex, stressed and technological environments.  Finnish Ergonomics Society  - http://www.occuphealth.fi/org/ery/english.html  English language description of the Finish Ergonomics Society including goals, membership information and contact data.  The Association of Canadian Ergonomists (ACE)  - http://www.ace.ergonomist.ca/  An association for individuals with interest in human factors/ergonomics including research, practicioners and corporate and individuals in need of expertise and services.  Ergonomics for Children  - http://www.education.umn.edu/kls/ecee/default.html  Site provides extensive guidelines, research and applications on ergonomics for children in educational environments. Topics include anthropometrics, computer use and vision, school design posture issues,backpack/carrying, back pain, ergonomics curriculum and product safety issues.  Norwegian Ergonomics Society (NEF)  - http://www.ergonom.no/Html_english/s01a01c01.html  English version of The Norwegian Ergonomics Society website. Includes contact information, upcoming events, downloadable conference proceedings and abstracts.