HFESA PD – Working in and for community: Perspectives on community based research in human factors

01/10/2024 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am – From the University of Waterloo, Canada, Professor Catherine Burns, Dr Moses Tetui, and Ryan Tennant will discuss their research into the complexities of mass Covid-19 vaccination clinics that combined multidisciplinary teams working within nonclinical environments. Catherine shares why this is important for human factors as a field, and why this is interesting research. Catherine will […]

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PACDEFF 2024

29/10/2024 – 30/10/2024 @ All Day – We are now just over two months out from PACDEFF 2024, which will be held at Rydges Hotel, CBD, in Melbourne, over 29 and 30 October. Numbers are very strong again this year and we remain on track for a record crowd. The program for this year’s event remains unchanged and is available on our […]

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IEA August Newsbrief

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APHIRM Toolkit Workshop

16/10/2024 – 28/11/2024 @ All Day – For Work Health & Safety Professionals.  Presenter: Professor Jodi Oakman  This highly interactive workshop will provide participants with the skills to implement APHIRM in their organisations. Participants will develop an action plan for the implementation of APHIRM and work through each stage of the risk management process. Please note, you are required to bring a device […]

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WA Branch PD – Influence and Opportunity: Understanding the Development of Policy and Legislation

28/08/2024 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Jennifer Low –  Director Health, Safety, Resilience and Digital Policy at Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) As Director, Health, Safety, Resilience and Digital Policy at ACCI, Jennifer provides policy leadership and advocacy on a wide range of issues relevant to ACCI members, ensuring they have a voice at Federal and State levels of […]

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IEA July Newsbrief

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Mastering Systems Human Factors and Ergonomics: A Methods Masterclass Series

10/09/2024 – 11/09/2024 @ All Day – Want to put Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) and systems thinking into practice in your work? Are you interested in learning key systems HFE methods? Traditional strategies for managing safety and improving work design are reaching the limits of their effectiveness. In order to achieve organisational objectives, we must acknowledge that outcomes in complex systems […]

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WA PD – Navigating Complexity: Dispelling Multitasking Myths, Enhancing Communication Strategies, and Traversing Interdisciplinary Paths

12/06/2024 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Our Presenter: Stephanie – Policy and Programs Manager at the Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association (AREEA) – has a background in physics and project management as well as a PhD in psychology. She managed geophysics, IT and QHSE projects, including a program that won a 2019 WA Health and Safety Excellence Award for best […]

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HFESA PD – Discussing systems in cycling incidents and working in an emergency department: The stories of two academic’s recent research

19/08/2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Welcome to the new HFESA webinar series that discusses recently published HFE research articles. Each event invites two people from Australian or overseas to share with us insights into their respective article. The variety of researchers, speakers and stories cover all four pillars of HFE for our enjoyment and knowledge. The first in the series introduces […]

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AI for the Rest of Us: How Equitable Is the Future of Work for Front-Line Workers?

02/04/2024 @ All Day – AI-enabled technology is reshaping the workplace, but the impact of technology is often discussed for those in the office, and not as often for those on the front-line (e.g., retail, healthcare, construction, food services). This webinar will discuss how front-line worker’s jobs will be reshaped, and the research needed to enhance frontline worker’s understanding of […]

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Reimagining Inpatient Falls: A Safety II Perspective – Humanitix

02/04/2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Event description April is traditionally a time of renewal for fall prevention programs in hospitals and residential care facilities across Australia (and the world over).  Yet, even after decades of research, awareness campaigns and program-level responses, the issue of avoidable falls is still unresolved, and as challenging as ever. What can organisations do in 2024 to transform fall […]

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IEA February Newsbrief

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Managing Psychosocial Risks At Work – UNSW course

05/02/2024 – 29/03/2024 @ All Day – Make meaningful interventions to manage workplace psychosocial hazards Psychosocial hazards arise from work tasks, the way work is organized and managed, and the work environment. These hazards can have both physiological and psychological effects on workers, plus significantly impact on organisations and their productivity. ​ In this course you will develop your understanding of psychosocial […]

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Safety On Tap: Human Factors, Error, Blame & Systems Thinking, with A/Prof Gemma Read

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Australians’ size variation and implications for transport design – Scott Fitzgerald – iMOVE Australia

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The 2024 Centre for Transformative Work Design Conference

13/02/2024 – 14/02/2024 @ All Day – Work Design for Success: Innovative Research and Leading-Edge Practice   The inaugural Centre for Transformative Work Design (CTWD) Conference in 2024 aims to inspire discussions around creating healthier, happier and more productive workplaces through work design. The theme of the conference, ‘Work Design for Success: Innovative Research and Leading-Edge Practice’ underscores our commitment to share […]

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A Personal Journey in Human Centred Design

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