Human Factors Engineering: What is it, and How it Can Lead to Safer Interactions

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TODAY’S GUEST:

I’m visiting today with Michael Wiklund and Jonathan Kendler with UL Life & Health about Human Factors Engineering (HFE) and how it can lead to safer interactions with users and medical devices. We’re going to explore how HFE applies to the development of medical technology and how it can make these devices safer and more effective.

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Cheryl Vann, Life & Health – Health Sciences Industry

Underwriters Laboratories 

12 Laboratory Drive Research Triangle Park, NC. 27709 

Office 919-549-0957 

Cell 919-949-7006 

email: Cheryl.Vann@us.ul.com

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