humanfactorsspecialist
nounUK /ˈhjuːmən ˈfæktəz ˈspeʃəlɪst/
US /ˈhjuːmən ˈfæktərz ˈspeʃəlɪst/
A person who helps make tools and workplaces easy and safe for people to use.
The human factors specialist redesigned the airplane cockpit so pilots could reach every button easily.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A scientist who studies how people think and behave while doing tasks, to improve product design.
The human factors specialist studied how tired nurses respond to alarms.
3. A consultant who advises companies on reducing human error in complex systems.
The hospital hired a human factors specialist after several medication mistakes.
4. An expert who tests equipment to make sure it fits the limits of the human body.
The human factors specialist checked that the control panel was reachable for shorter workers.