HFESA 2018 Conference(one day)
26/11/2018 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA) is pleased to invite you to our 2018 conference, to be held from 26-28 November, 2018 at The Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth WA. Visit the website HFESA conferences are attended by a diverse range of professionals, including Certified Professional Ergonomists, academics, and practitioners, who work in […]
Posted on byHFESA NSW Ergo Big Night Out 20 Feb 2019
20/02/2019 @ 6:00 pm – HFESA NSW Ergo Big Night Out “Workplace wellness and Sustainable Buildings : Overview of some new and emerging attributes” Wednesday 20 February 2019 from 6.00pm Speaker – Pratik Shah Wellness & Sustainability Manager Pratik manages the Wellness and Sustainability team at WT Consultancy (A division of WT Partnership). During his 14 years of professional experience, he has […]
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 byHFESA NSW Ergo Big Night Out 21 May 2019
21/05/2019 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – HFESA NSW Ergo Big Night Out – International Speaker Professor Bernard Martin – “Effects of Exposure to Vibration” Tuesday 21 May 2019 from 6.00pm Bernard Martin is a professor in the Department of Industrial and Operation engineering at the University of Michigan. He also holds a research fellow appointment in the School of Kinesiology and is an […]
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 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 […]
Posted on byVIC Branch: Knowledge Through Networking & Sharing (KTNS) 2019
16/09/2019 @ 8:00 am – 3:45 pm – Accessible affordable PD for our members and others. We will also be networking with SIA on this event Great speakers on key current topics: Sara Pazell, Keynote (Viva Health Group) – Human Centred design for mobile plant and vehicles. Application of EDEEP & d-OMAT Mark Corbett – Fatigue & Diligence Monica Evens (Worksafe Victoria) Mental […]
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 byWA Branch PD Event: Agile working post COVID-19
12/08/2020 @ 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm – The WA HFESA branch would like to invite you join us and Prof. David Caple for a webinar exploring agile work design, flexible work arrangements, and post COVID-19 ergonomic implications. Prof. Caple will also present data recently collected from 11 major employers on how they are supporting their employees with the transition to agile/flexible working […]
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 byWA Branch PD Event: The Process Communication Model: Let’s change the way we communicate!
27/10/2020 @ 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm – The WA HFESA branch would like to invite you join us and Mike Nendick for a webinar exploring the Process Communication Model (PCM) – an evidence-based, reliable method to observe, analyse and adapt verbal and non-verbal behaviour. By using PCM skills, our communication and behaviours are predictable, and positive outcomes are replicable. We can recognise […]
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: Psychosocial impacts of working from home in a COVID world
22/04/2021 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – NSW Branch invites you to join them for this National PD event. Dr Carlo Caponecchia will cover a psychosocial perspective on COVID-related changes to work, including our expectations of work, workplaces and schedules, and the challenges for the future of work design. Carlo is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales. He […]
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 byWorksafe WA and HFESA WA Journal Club – June 2017
19/06/2017 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – This month’s article: S. Eaves, D.E. Gyi and A.G.F. Gibb. Building healthy construction workers: Their Views on health, wellbeing and better workplace design. Applied Ergonomics 54 (2016) 10-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2015.11.004 Available at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003687015301058 Facilitator: Louise Coubrough, Scientific Officer/Inspector Human Factors/Ergonomics Team, WorkSafe WA If you have any difficulties accessing the article, a hard copy will be […]
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 […]
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