- Representation of the Ergonomics profession in Ireland.
- Use of the title FIES or MIES if fellows or full members.
- Information on current topics relating to ergonomics and human factors issues both in Ireland and abroad through the Irish Ergonomist newsletter and the IHFES Website.
- Joining the IHFES Membership register
- Opportunity to participate in specialist working groups
- Reduced fees for conferences organised by the IHFES
- Opportunity to publish in the Irish Ergonomics Review (IHFES Conference proceedings)
- All members have opportunity to shape IHFES policies
- Development and promotion of ergonomics profile in Ireland
- Representation of the ergonomics profession with the Health and Safety Authority and other state/professional bodies
- Representation of the ergonomics profession internationally through the IEA and throughout Europe with FEES
- Continuing professional development through skills workshops
- The ability to apply for membership of CREE and hence European Ergonomist (EurErg) title
