Informal Work and Ergonomics: Experiences from Chile and Ecuador
Informal Work Webinar Series
The IEA Informal Work Technical Committee conducts a free webinar series to share information about the nature of informal work, its relationship and implications for ergonomics and human factors (E/HF), and research occurring at the intersection of informality and E/HF around the world. Prior webinar recordings.
The next webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 16:00 hrs UTC, is on "Informal Work and Ergonomics: Experiences from Chile and Ecuador."
This webinar organized by the IEA Informal Work TC in collaboration with the Universidad de Atacama and the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador will present an overview of the situation of informal work in Latin America with emphasis on Chile and Ecuador and then delve into specific case examples from both countries. The cases presented focus on the use of human factors and ergonomics methodologies and their utility to diagnose the situation and identify opportunities for transformation of work. The results of these experiences will be discussed to address aspects ranging from the logic of socio-technical reorganization and public policy to the adaptation of tools and design applications focused on precarious work.
Registration is complimentary but required using this link:
This 90-minute webinar will be broadcast live in Spanish with simultaneous translation into English. Registered attendees can complete a brief post-webinar survey to receive an e-certificate of completion.
Spanish and English versions for the webinar flyers are attached with more details about the webinar, presenter bios, and registration link. HFES members are encouraged to share these flyers with colleagues, students, and collaborators.