Human Factors Cast Foundation Limited is a 501(c)(3) public charity that advances public understanding of human factors through research, media, education, and community programs.
We turn research about people and systems into free, practical resources that help people understand technology, safety, design, work, and everyday life.
What we do
Human factors connects psychology, engineering, ergonomics, design, and other fields. The Foundation helps people make sense of that work and apply it.
Research
Conduct and share research on how people understand, use, and interact with systems, information, and technology.
Public education
Create clear explanations, learning tools, and resources for practitioners, students, educators, researchers, and the public.
Science communication
Use podcasts, video, writing, conference coverage, and experimental formats to make human factors easier to access.
Foundation programs
Each program gives people a different way to learn, contribute, and take part.
Human Factors Cast
Long-form conversations and commentary that connect human factors research to current technology, design, safety, and work.
Human Factors Minute
Short explanations that introduce core concepts in a format people can use and share quickly.
Safe & Effective
Public-facing conversations about human factors in healthcare, safety, and the systems that shape outcomes.
Digital Media Lab
A volunteer program that tests practical ways to communicate human factors through traditional and experimental media.
Conference coverage
Interviews and event reporting that extend access to ideas, people, and discussions beyond the conference venue.
Public resources
Articles, explainers, learning materials, and other resources designed for public use.
Why human factors matters
Human factors studies how people interact with tools, tasks, environments, organizations, and each other. That work affects healthcare, transportation, technology, education, public safety, product design, and daily life.
Clear communication helps move useful knowledge beyond journals and professional events, giving more people a practical way to use it.
Who we serve
Our work supports practitioners, students, researchers, educators, designers, engineers, safety professionals, and people who want to understand why systems work the way they do.
Foundation resources are built for access, clear language, and public use without a subscription charge.
Organization details
Public charity
IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(2) public charity.
Legal name
Human Factors Cast Foundation Limited
EIN
41-4471859
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Read our Ethics Policy or contact the Foundation for more information.
Help make human factors easier to access
Your support funds research, public education, media production, community access, and the basic tools that keep this work available.