Human Factors Applications, LLC

What Human Factors Applications, LLC does

Human Factors Applications, LLC is a small ergonomics consultancy headquartered in Houston, Texas (77074) that delivers workplace solutions addressing workstation discomfort, injury risk, and personnel efficiency optimization. The company provides risk-based Human Factors Engineering and Industrial Ergonomic consulting services grounded in current research and good practice, delivered by Certified Human Factors and Ergonomics professionals, with the firm's principal holding the Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) credential from the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics. Its core offering is professional consulting — workplace ergonomic assessments and risk-based interventions — supplemented by resale of Bakker Elkhuizen ergonomic products (keyboards, mice, monitor arms, wrist rests, and a branded "Are You Working Comfortably?" mouse mat) through its e-commerce website.

The firm's business model is a hybrid of professional services revenue — consulting engagements initiated via phone (713-402-8895), email ([email protected]), or the website contact form on a quote-based pricing model — and hardware sales through a Squarespace-built storefront with Stripe/PayPal checkout. The go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, relying on direct outreach, the company website, a LinkedIn company page, a YouTube channel, and free downloadable resources (screen savers, keyboard shortcut cheat-sheets, a Prof. Alan Hedge-attributed chair evaluation form) as content-led demand generation.

Operationally, HFA is a privately held Texas LLC with a single Houston office, no subsidiaries, no disclosed parent company, no institutional investors, no funding history, and no disclosed employees. It operates exclusively in the United States, has no mobile applications or APIs, and shows no AI/ML capabilities. The company is active, with an operating website and current product and service listings, but there is no disclosed revenue, headcount, customer list, or growth trajectory in the available data.

Name

Human Factors Applications, LLC

Legal name

Human Factors Applications, LLC

Website

https://humanfactorsapplications.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Human Factors Applications, LLC is a small Houston, Texas-based ergonomics consultancy that delivers workplace ergonomic assessments and risk-based interventions to industrial and office organizations, complemented by resale of Bakker Elkhuizen ergonomic products. Services are delivered by Certified Professional Ergonomists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ergonomics Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Ergonomics & Musculoskeletal Risk Assessments (EUAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene (BPAHAJAD), Ergonomics & Manual Handling / Material Handling Safety (EDABAEAJ)

Keywords

• Ergonomics consulting services
• Workplace ergonomic assessments
• Human factors engineering
• Industrial ergonomics solutions
• Ergonomic product reseller

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ergonomics Consulting Services: Professional consulting services providing workplace ergonomic assessments, risk assessments, and solutions to address workstation discomfort and injury risk. Delivered by Certified Human Factors and Ergonomics professionals.
2. Ergonomic Products: Value-added reseller of Bakker Elkhuizen products including mouse pads, wrist rests, and ergonomic office equipment. Products available for purchase through the company website.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Human Factors Applications is a small ergonomics consultancy that delivers risk-based Human Factors Engineering and Industrial Ergonomic solutions to address workstation discomfort, injury risk, and personnel efficiency optimization. Consulting engagements are delivered by Certified Human Factors and Ergonomics professionals. The firm also operates as a value-added reseller of Bakker Elkhuizen ergonomic products (keyboards, mice, monitor arms, mouse pads, wrist rests) sold through its website.

Product overview

Human Factors Applications operates as a single-platform ergonomics consultancy offering professional consulting services as its core product, supplemented by resale of Bakker Elkhuizen ergonomic products and a selection of downloadable digital resources including ergonomic assessment tools, keyboard shortcuts guides, and branded merchandise like the 'Are You Working Comfortably?' mouse mat. The offering is primarily service-oriented with physical and digital products serving as complementary additions to the consulting practice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ergonomics and Human Factors Consulting Services Risk-based consulting services addressing workstation discomfort, injury risk, and personnel efficiency optimization, delivered by Certified Human Factors and Ergonomics professionals for organizations seeking safe, efficient, and effective human performance in the workplace.
• Bakker Elkhuizen Ergonomic Products Value-added reseller offering of Bakker Elkhuizen ergonomic workplace equipment including ergonomic keyboards, mice, monitor arms, mouse pads, and wrist rests, sold directly through the company's e-commerce website.
• Are You Working Comfortably? Mouse Mat Physical mouse mat with ergonomic messaging sold through the company's Products page, available for purchase by customers seeking workplace ergonomic accessories.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bakker ElkhuizencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHuman Factors Applications is a value-added supplier/reseller of Bakker Elkhuizen products, which include ergonomic keyboards, mice, and workstation accessories. This partnership enables HFA to offer complementary ergonomic products alongside their consulting services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Worksite International: Worksite International is an ergonomics consultancy providing on-site assessments, training, and program development for corporate clients. It is a like-for-like small consultancy competing for similar workplace-ergonomics engagements.
• Ergo Works: Ergo Works is a US-based ergonomics consultancy and ergonomic equipment reseller serving office and industrial customers. It overlaps with HFA on both the professional-services and value-added-resale sides of the ergonomics market.
• ErgoScience: ErgoScience provides ergonomic job analysis, risk assessment tools, and consulting for industrial and office settings. It is comparable to HFA in offering risk-based ergonomic assessments and solutions to workplace customers.
• Humantech (VelocityEHS Humantech): Humantech is a long-standing US ergonomics consultancy and software provider offering workplace assessments, training, and an ergonomics SaaS platform. It directly competes with HFA on CPE-led consulting engagements and workstation risk-assessment methodology.
• OfficeErgo: OfficeErgo provides office ergonomics assessments, training, and consulting services. It is a small-scale direct competitor to HFA in workplace ergonomic risk assessments.
• The Ergonomics Center: The Ergonomics Center delivers workplace ergonomics assessments, training, and consulting for industrial and office clients. It is a comparable small/mid consultancy serving the same use cases HFA targets.

Others

• Bakker Elkhuizen: Bakker Elkhuizen is the Dutch ergonomic peripherals brand whose products HFA resells. It is included as a partner/supplier peer that shapes HFA's product economics and channel direction.

Broad incumbents

• Neutral Posture: Neutral Posture is an established ergonomic seating and accessories manufacturer. Comparable to HFA's Bakker Elkhuizen product line, it competes in the same ergonomic-equipment purchase category.
• ergoCentric: ergoCentric is a North American manufacturer and seller of ergonomic office seating and accessories. It is comparable to the Bakker Elkhuizen product line HFA resells and competes indirectly for ergonomic-equipment wallet share.

Emerging players

• Soter Analytics: Soter Analytics offers AI-driven ergonomic assessment tools and wearables for workplace injury prevention. It overlaps with HFA in addressing musculoskeletal injury risk but competes via a technology-led rather than consulting-led model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@humanfactorsapplications3472/featured
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/8565183
• Facebookfacebook.com/workingcomfortably

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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