HFESA 2021 Virtual Conference
08/11/2021 – 09/11/2021 @ 12:00 am – HFESA2021 will be a Virtual Conference – www.HFESA2021.org for details The theme of the HFESA 2021 Conference is ‘Human Factors in our Changing World’ We live in a world marked by massive global changes, moving us rapidly into rather unprecedented and unknown directions. It has never been so vital for us to understand the interactions among humans and […]
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26/08/2021 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – The WA Branch of HFESA is a hosting National PD event via Zoom. Ari Antonovsky, Kath Jones and Stephanie Black will present their recent or upcoming conference papers on the theme of “Healthy Safe and Effective Workplaces”. Join us via Zoom from 17:30 (AWST) / 19:30 (AEST) PROGRAM 17:30-17:55 Using mixed methods to strengthen connections […]
Posted on byQLD Branch PD Event: People at Work: Human performance with a psychological lens
14/07/2021 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Summary The People at Work psychosocial risk assessment tool provides a way for workplaces to identify their psychosocial risks, benchmark them and track improvements over time – for free! It helps identify key psychosocial hazards in the workplace and provides guidance on practical ways to manage them. It was developed in collaboration with Australian WHS […]
Posted on byVIC Branch: Knowledge through Networking & Sharing event
13/09/2017 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Knowledge Through Networking & Sharing Wednesday 13 September 2017 – sponsored by Humanscale. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to update your knowledge on what the current buzz Ergo topics are all about. Network with HF professionals and share information in a one day accessible, affordable and compact seminar. Speakers: Dr Mike Regan – […]
Posted on bySite visit to Schiavello and presentations – 2020: offices of the future
04/03/2020 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Join the WA HFESA branch on the first PD session of 2020 at Schiavello Showrooms in West Perth from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Nibble and drinks provided. 5:30-6:00: Registration & welcome 6:00-6:20: Kath Jones (Senior Inspector / Scientific Officer, Human Factors and Ergonomics Team,WorkSafe Service Industries and Specialists Directorate) discussing psychosocial risks of modern office-based work […]
Posted on byPD Event : Why we need to change risk management approaches for musculoskeletal disorders: The role of an ergonomist!
13/08/2020 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm – Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the largest Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) problem in many countries, including Australia where their annual total costs are calculated to be over $24 billion. There is now robust evidence from a large body of peer-reviewed research, including both epidemiological and intervention studies, that a diverse range of work-related psychosocial hazards […]
Posted on byHFESA WA Branch & SIA WA PD Event: Managing Violence and Aggression in the Health Care Workplace: Ensuring violence is not part of the job!
11/10/2017 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Join us for an insightful gathering on Wednesday 11th October 2017, to explore the topic: How about “ensuring violence is not just part of the job” Event Details Date: Wednesday 11th October 2017 Time: 5:00pm to 7:30pm (5:00pm Registration) Venue: Lecture Theatre , Hollywood Private Hospital, Monash Avenue, Needlands Cost: Complimentary * fingerfood and beverages provided Getting there: Parking is available […]
Posted on byAPHIRM Toolkit Workshop, Melbourne – For Health & Safety Professionals. La Trobe University
14/11/2019 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Are musculoskeletal disorders a problem in your workplace? Do you struggle to identify and manage psychosocial hazards linked with MSD? The APHIRM toolkit was developed by a team at La Trobe University. This highly interactive workshop will provide you with skills to implement APHIRM toolkit in your organisation. Presented by Associate Professor Jodi Oakman, La […]
Posted on byAPHIRM Toolkit Workshop, Melbourne – For Health & Safety Professionals.
18/03/2020 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Are musculoskeletal disorders a problem in your workplace? Do you struggle to identify and manage psychosocial hazards linked with MSD? This event is postponed due to COVID 19 prevention measures The APHIRM toolkit was developed by a team at La Trobe University. This highly interactive workshop will provide you with skills to implement APHIRM toolkit […]
Posted on byAPHIRM Toolkit Workshop, Brisbane – For Health & Safety Professionals.
22/04/2020 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Are musculoskeletal disorders a problem in your workplace? Do you struggle to identify and manage psychosocial hazards linked with MSD? This event is postponed due to COVID 19 prevention measures The APHIRM toolkit was developed by a team at La Trobe University. This highly interactive workshop will provide you with skills to implement APHIRM toolkit […]
Posted on byAPHIRM Toolkit Workshop, Adelaide – For Health & Safety Professionals.
10/03/2020 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Are musculoskeletal disorders a problem in your workplace? Do you struggle to identify and manage psychosocial hazards linked with MSD? The APHIRM toolkit was developed by a team at La Trobe University. This highly interactive workshop will provide you with skills to implement APHIRM toolkit in your organisation. Presented by Associate Professor Jodi Oakman, La […]
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