Site visit to Legacy Way Control Room
15/11/2018 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Site visit to Legacy Way Control Room Presented by Michael Eyles, Networks Tunnel Manager Legacy Way is a 4.6 km twin tunnel connecting the Western Freeway (M5) in Toowong to the Inner city Bypass (ICB). World-class safety features include variable speed and message signs, advanced fire safety systems and cameras automatically detecting variations in traffic […]
Posted on byWA Branch PD event: Prehabilitation and the DNS Approach
19/03/2019 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Join us for our first WA PD event for 2019; Ingrid Hand (Exercise Rehabilitation Manager) from Absolute Balance will be providing a short presentation on Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization approach in Prehabiliation. Prehabilitation, or prehab is a form of strength training which aims to prevent injuries before the actual occurrence. This will be followed by a practical demonstration, so […]
Posted on byWA Branch: The New Desk Standard
14/05/2019 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Brief Summary: This session aims to introduce the new Australian Standard for workstation desks, AS/NZS 4442: 2018 Office desks, office workstations and tables intended to be used as office desks – Mechanical, dimensional and general requirements and test methods. We will cover the major changes, improvements and what this means to ergonomic assessors for future […]
Posted on byNSW Branch: Knowledge Through Sharing seminar
07/08/2019 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm – Emerging Digital Technologies & Ergonomics in Health, Education & Work Hear researchers talk about the potential future state of technology in health care, education and aged care. Join in a discussion about digital technologies and artificial intelligence and what it means for ergonomics in practice now and in the future. Engage and Network with HFESA […]
Posted on byWA 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 […]
Posted on byResearch Symposium – Being Human and Beyond: Human Factors and Ergonomics
24/11/2019 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – If you are attending the HFESA Conference you do not need to register for this event – it is included in your Conference registration. If you are attending this event you are also invited to join us at the Welcome Reception for the HFESA 2019 Conference which will take place after the Symposium at 5.30pm at the same […]
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 byVIC Branch PD Event: Silica – industries at risk, current enforcement, monitoring and proposed Regulations and Code
24/09/2020 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The presentation will cover: – Silica – hazard and risk industries – Current Regulatory requirements – general and specific to stonemasons – Current Engineered Stone Code – very brief – Health monitoring program offered by WorkSafe Victoria – Current enforcement activities – Rough outline of proposed Silica related Regulations – including licensing of stonemasons and proposed Code Presenter: Halil Ahmet Please click here […]
Posted on byKnowledge Through Networking and Sharing (KTNS) – Virtual Conference
18/11/2020 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Tools of the HFE Profession Event Schedule (Note: 5 minutes change over between presenters) Speaker 1 – Ari Antonovsky Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia Presentation: Mixed methods, clear message: Strengthening connections between human factors and complex sociotechnical systems Speaker 2 – Anjum Naweed Associate Professor at Central Queensland University (Adelaide) Presentation: […]
Posted on byTesting times: Covid testing and human factors
16/03/2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – This paper considers the role of human factors in the development and evaluation of diagnostic tests for a wholly new disease, SARS-CoV-2. It charts the timeline from April 2020 to date as a small team at Imperial College London shifted their research to address the global need for accurate methods of detecting the virus. It […]
Posted on byNational PD Event: Stepping towards Physical Activity
11/05/2021 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – SA Branch invites you to join them for this National PD event. Title: Emergency nurses’ physical activity levels at work and during leisure time. Summary: This presentation will provide a summary of the Physical Activity in Emergency Departments (PACED) Study, which aimed to understand emergency nurses’ physical activity levels at work and during their leisure time. […]
Posted on byCHI 2017 Workshop on Ethical Encounters in HCI
06/05/2017 – 11/05/2017 @ 12:00 am – Important Dates: Submission deadline: 8th January 2017 Notification: 31st January 2017 Workshop day: 6th May 2017 The workshop aims to foster discussion and support HCI researchers facing ethical challenges, focusing in particular on challenges encountered in sensitive or complex settings. HCI researchers are now designing, implementing, and studying technologies in increasingly sensitive settings. Examples include: […]
Posted on byTranSIG: Whodunit series: 22nd August 2017
22/08/2017 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Come and work out Whodunit. We are going to look at a maritime mishap. Please email Airdrie and Anjum at transig@ergonomics.org.au by Friday 19th August and we will send out the reading material and the teleconference details. For this meeting only: we will meet at 5pm and end at 5:55pm EST so those in Sydney […]
Posted on byThe Australian and New Zealand Society of Occupational Medicine (ANZSOM) Annual Scientific Meeting 2019
27/10/2019 – 30/10/2019 @ 12:00 am – Making it Work offers networking, collaboration and education, with a focus on practical aspects of occupational medicine. The ANZSOM Organising Committee is delighted to welcome Dr Gary Franklin as the international guest and keynote presenter for ASM19. Renowned for his leadership across many aspects of occupational medicine, Dr Franklin will share his practical expertise, innovative thinking […]
Posted on byThe 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 […]
Posted on byThe 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration: Integrating People and Intelligent Systems (IHSI 2020), Modena Italy
19/02/2020 – 21/02/2020 @ 12:00 am – The 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration: Integrating People and Intelligent Systems (IHSI 2020) will be held at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy, February 19-21, 2020. (http://ihsint.org). IHSI 2020 Conference aims to provide a global forum for presenting and discussing novel approaches, design tools, methodologies, techniques, and solutions for […]
Posted on byPublic 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 […]
Posted on byPsychosocial 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 […]
Posted on byPD Event : WMSDs HFESA Position Paper
16/06/2020 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – We apologise it you were unable to attend this event – our Zoom license had been increased to allow 500 people, but failed to initiate on the night. We are investigating this issue with Zoom. A recording of the event will be made available to everyone who registered. Presented by David Trembearth, Convenor of the […]
Posted on byNo More Harm National Conference
25/03/2019 – 26/03/2019 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – The aim of this national conference is to broaden our understanding of bullying, harassment and discrimination and the effects in the workplace, community and schools. Location: QT Gold Coast, Qld, Australi Date From: 25 March 2019 Date To: 26 March 2019 Location: QT Gold Coast, Qld, Australia Description: The aim of this national conference is […]
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