ABSTRACT
The chapter will include the progress of standards associated with human factors and ergonomics developed in the past decade. An overview of the different types of standards developed and their purposes is provided, as well as a discussion regarding the historical importance of standardization. Following this, we will discuss recent developments regarding the process of federal institutions, SDOs, and liaison organizations involved in creating and managing standards. The chapter will also provide information on accessible databases available to human factors professionals in finding and reviewing guidelines in multiple areas. Due to the length limitations for chapters in this handbook, our intent is not to provide an exhaustive list of institutions and databases that capture all human factors related guidelines, but identify selections considered to be strongly related to human factors and ergonomics. This information is meant to help professionals in the design and development of technology, rules, training, and workplace processes.
