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1202 - The Human Factors Podcast

1202 - The Human Factors Podcast

Hosted by Barry Kirby C.ErgHF FCIEHF

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Episodes

94

Latest episode

Feb 2026

Language

EN-GB

About the show

Barry Kirby explores aspects of Human Factors, from practitioners in the field, through Processes and Tools that are useful (or not) and other Information and News that may be beneficial. For HF people to keep in touch and non-HF people to hear what we do.

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February 19, 2026Episode 252 min

Talking with the CIEHF President - An interview with Martin Thody

Barry chats with long time friend of the show, and current President of the Chartered Institute or Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF), Martin Thody. He shares his HF journey since his last interview, and reflects on his time as President.

January 25, 2026Episode 11 hr 0 min

UX, HF and Defence, an interview with Matt Odell

Barry Kirby chats to Matt Odell, MD of MILUX, about UX in defence, and the relationship with Human Factors.

November 25, 2024Episode 1751 min

Human Factors in Government - An interview with Sarah Sharples

Sarah Sharples, the Chief Scientific Officer for the Dept. of Transport and Past President of the CIEHF shares her thoughts on how Human Factors can engage with Government Policy development and how she champions HF within Government, both directly and indirectly.

November 9, 2024Episode 1637 min

Space Wales - An Interview with Rosie Cane

Rosie Cane, Cluster Manager for Space Wales, chats to Barry about what Space Wales is, how it works, and the opportunities for Human Factors and Ergonomics to add value to the sector.

October 8, 2024Episode 1546 min

Meet the President of the IEA - An interview with Andrew Thatcher

Andrew Thatcher, the newly elected president of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) shares his background and his vision for the IEA in the next three years.

September 15, 2024Episode 1459 min

When Podcasts Collide - Human in the Loop

Barry chats with Adam Smith and Rhian Williams-Skingley about their Human Factors Podcast Human in the Loop

August 30, 2024Episode 1326 min

Crossing the Streams - HF across domains with Filip Florek

Filip Florek joins Barry to discuss just how Human Factors tools and techniques can cross be used across domains.

August 16, 2024Episode 1245 min

Neurodiversity in Rail - An interview with Kimberley Harding

Kimberley Harding shares insights about why understanding and inclusion of Neurodiversity in the Rail sector is important, and provides an insight into the Neurodiversity in Rail Conference.

August 2, 2024Episode 1128 min

Cyber Risk Management - An Interview with Bec Mckeown

Bec Mckeown shares her thoughts and experiences of how to manage Cyber Risk in organisations both large and small.

July 12, 2024Episode 1046 min

Aerospace Wales and Human Factors - An interview with Rachael Blackburn

Rachael Blackburn, Director of Aerospace Wales, gives us an insight into the organisation and how HF practitioners within Wales can get involved.

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