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Other Human Factors and Ergonomics Societies

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Human Factors and Ergonomic Standards

Links to Human Factors and Ergonomic Standards International Standards OrganizationRead More ►

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Brief definition of Human Factors and Ergonomics?

Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) is the scientific discipline concernedRead More ►

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Think Human Goes Online

THINK HUMAN GOES ONLINE Ever wondered how design impacts yourRead More ►

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HFESA PD – Humanising Healthcare

09/05/2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – If you are curious about person-centred, sustainable healthcare systems, join us for an insightful webinar on human factors in healthcare service delivery. This is a JOINTLY sponsored webinar by HFESA and CIEHF. During this webinar, we will: Explore how human factors influence the design and functioning of healthcare systems; Understand the impact of person-centred patient care […]

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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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A Personal Journey in Human Centred Design

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HFESA 2024 – Human-Centered Futures

COMING SOON – HFESA 2024 National Conference Human-Centred Futures: Technology,Read More ►

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WA Branch PD Event: Human Reliability

13/08/2019 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – This session will focus on a human reliability analysis of connection, import and disconnection of hazardous substances. The conducted analysis included identification of Major Accident Hazards (MAH), related tasks and whether the system relies on procedural steps or operator competence to complete these correctly. It explores whether inherent or engineering controls could be introduced to […]

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SA Branch PD Event: An Update on Contemporary Human Factor & Ergonomic Issues

20/08/2019 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Join us for 3 contemporary presentations: Assoc Prof. Anjum Naweed  Systems thinking in the interstices of road train operation and level crossing safety Teal Evans, PhD, Human Factors Psychologist  Situation awareness and hazard perception deficiencies of young novice drivers Nic Doncaster, CPE, ChOHSP, AMPA  Heritage Rail Safety: Organisational & Cultural Challenges Limited Parking available onsite […]

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WA Branch: Optimising Human Performance in the Workplace

24/09/2019 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – This session aims to promote learning and discussion about cognitive, organisational and physical ergonomics. It will focus on the application of the wide range of clinical expertise we possess, which together form human factors as a discipline. Specifically, how can we apply our specialist skills in areas such as anatomy, physiology, psychology, engineering, design, and […]

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The 3rd International Symposium on Human Mental Workload: Models and Applications (H-WORKLOAD 2019), Rome, Italy

14/11/2019 – 15/11/2019 @ 12:00 am – The 3rd International Symposium on Human Mental Workload: Models and Applications (H-WORKLOAD 2019) will be held in Rome (November 14-15, 2019) at Sapienza University of Rome. The scientific programme of WORKLOAD 2019 will consist of regular and technical contributions reviewed and selected by an international programme committee, as well as keynote talks given by leading experts in their fields. Following the […]

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Public Transport: Research and Design for Human Use

20/02/2019 @ 8:45 am – 11:45 pm – Public Transport Victoria Human Factors Team and the Transport Special Interest Group at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia invite you to a morning of talks on application of Human Factors methods and research to inform and optimise the user centred design of public transport systems. As demand for Public Transport increases year […]

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Psychosocial factors in the workplace

25/07/2018 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Michelle Anderson is the work, health and safety manager for the East Metropolitan Heath Services.  With a Masters in Occupational Environmental Health and Safety from ECU and over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare and social service industry sector, the last 10 in managing OSH, Michelle is well placed to discuss the real life challenges […]

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HFESA PD – From Possibility to Purpose: Inspiring Inclusive Employment Journeys

13/08/2025 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Event Synopsis: Despite growing awareness of the capabilities of autistic individuals, employment outcomes for autistic young people in Australia remain disproportionately low. Drawing on the research of Dr Elinda Lee, Professor Sonya Girdler and colleagues from the Curtin Autism Research Group (CARG), this presentation explores the complex interplay of personal and workplace factors that influence […]

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VIC PD: Standing Ergonomics – An Investigative Study of Female Apparel Workers

29/07/2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – In this interactive session, we will explore an intriguing ergonomics study investigating work-related discomfort among female apparel workers in Sri Lanka’s garment factories. The study used a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to uncover the real impact of prolonged standing and repetitive tasks on worker wellbeing and performance. Through this session, participants will: Engage […]

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