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1202 - The Human Factors Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Talking with the CIEHF President - An interview with Martin Thody
Feb. 19, 2026

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 ti...

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UX, HF and Defence, an interview with Matt Odell
Jan. 25, 2026

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.

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Human Factors in Government - An interview with Sarah Sharples
Nov. 25, 2024

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.

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Space Wales - An Interview with Rosie Cane
Nov. 9, 2024

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.

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Meet the President of the IEA - An interview with Andrew Thatcher
Oct. 8, 2024

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.

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When Podcasts Collide - Human in the Loop
Sept. 15, 2024

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

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Crossing the Streams - HF across domains with Filip Florek
Aug. 30, 2024

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.

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Neurodiversity in Rail - An interview with Kimberley Harding
Aug. 16, 2024

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.

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Cyber Risk Management - An Interview with Bec Mckeown
Aug. 2, 2024

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.

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Aerospace Wales and Human Factors - An interview with Rachael Blackburn
July 12, 2024

Aerospace Wales and Human Factors - An interview with Rachael Blackbu…

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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Think Human - Planning the CIEHF 75th
June 28, 2024

Think Human - Planning the CIEHF 75th

Some of the team behind the upcoming Think Human Exhibition share what its about, what we can expect to see and how we can engage with it. With Mark Young, Ella-Mae Hubbard and Ellie King.

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When Podcasts Collide - An interview with Sara Pazell
June 13, 2024

When Podcasts Collide - An interview with Sara Pazell

Sara Pazell is not only a Human Factors practitioner in Australia, and Barry wanted to chat about her perspectives on HF application but she is also a co-host on the Why Work Podcast, and they chat about that too.

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Reviews

Excellent

"If you get a chance, listen to the Fatigue Risk Management episode. One of his best."

Mjonesnirvanna 1234 | Oct. 14, 2021

Well worth a listen!

"Superbly produced and highly informative podcast, keep up the good work Barry."

Waggers2 | Feb. 19, 2020

"Barry is an amazing personality who truly takes the time to develop and ask meaningful questions to his guests on the show. Topics are varied, and are always interesting. Would highly recommend anyo…"

Humanfactorscast | April 13, 2022

Great listen before a day of operating

"Still learning so much and as always Peter Brennan’s enthusiasm and candid approach to how we can make operating theatres and health care team minimise errors and work better by ensuring people stay …"

Penny Morgan | June 20, 2022

A good interview podcast for HF professionals

"I absolutely love listening to Barry's podcast! He is such a great host and has a talent for finding a diverse range of guests from the Human Factors field to chat with. I discovered this podcast thr…"

PAUser8374759 | Dec. 19, 2022