The Indian Society of Ergonomics was established in 1983 and is the only professional body representing ergonomics / human factors professionals in India. It is affiliated to the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) and nominates members to its committees. So far, three international conferences have been organized by the Indian Society of Ergonomics with full proceedings published. The Society publishes a quarterly newsletter. Members of the Indian Society of Ergonomics belong to a wide variety of fields, including physiology, psychology, home science, industrial design, product design, occupational health, industrial safety, and engineering, reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of the subject.

Extra-Ordinary General Body Meeting

An Extra-Ordinary General Body meeting of the Society will be held at the Ergonomics Laboratory, Presidency College, 86/1, College Street, Kolkata - 700 073 on Wednesday, 26th June 2008, at 3:00 pm.

Draft Agenda

1. Confirmation of previous meeting minutes
2. Consideration and adoption of Secretary’s report
3. Consideration and adoption of Auditor’s report
4. Authorisation for operating account with State Bank of India, Manicktala
5. Authorisation for operating account with Stanchart Bank and LIC MF
6. Issues relating to HWWE – venue, sponsorship fee, seed money
7. Life membership fee
8. Appointment of part-time office assistant
9. Publication of journal
10. Raising ISE fund
11. ISE Certificate
12. Any other points, with the permission of the chair.

Presence of all members is earnestly solicited. Agenda items from members are welcome for inclusion (should reach the General Secretary on or before 11th June 2008).