WA PD – A practical guide to psychosocial risk assessment
09/08/2022 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – In this session we will explore the current suite of approaches to workplace mental health, understand why a focus on building individual resilience is insufficient, and demonstrate how to apply a hazard identification and risk management process to psychological health and safety. Joelle will provide a practical, step-by-step guide to the process of psychosocial risk […]
Posted on byQLD PD – Uncovering expertise: An introduction to cognitive task analysis
24/08/2022 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Uncovering expertise: An introduction to cognitive task analysis Cognitive task analysis methods provide a means to gain an in-depth understanding of the cognitive processes behind expert performance. This webinar will provide an overview of these methods, including the critical decision method and verbal protocol analysis, giving examples of their use for knowledge elicitation. Associate Professor […]
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Posted on byQLD End of Year Celebration
09/12/2021 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Queensland Members! It’s that time of the year again and we would love to celebrate with you. Please join the Qld HFESA committee to celebrate the end of year and enjoy a face to face catch up. We have a limited number booking so please RSVP as soon as possible so we can accommodate all. […]
Posted on byNSW Branch PD Event: Roadmaps for Managing COVID in the Workplace
08/12/2021 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – COVID has rattled our personal and professional lives for the past two years. As we emerge out of lockdown returning to our workplaces, it has become even more imperative that we ensure employees are safe. Join us for an interactive session where we hear from experts in the field, with opportunities to dive deeper and […]
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18/11/2021 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Join us for a practitioners’ view of the challenging ergonomic and work health & safety issues facing workers caring for the elderly in both residential and home care facility contexts. This PD will be presented by practitioners in the industry, Steve Isam, Liz Hogan and Melissa Mitchell (host). There will be two presentations, followed by […]
Posted on byQLD Branch AGM 2021 with Presentation by Donna Lee
11/10/2021 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – The HFESA Queensland Branch AGM will be taking place on Monday 11th October from 6-7pm via Zoom. The AGM will be kicking off with a Tools of the Trade share before the official proceedings along with a presentation by Donna Lee. Registration is required to attend this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation […]
Posted on byVIC Branch AGM 2021 with Presentation by Emeritus Professor Mike Regan
07/10/2021 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – The HFESA VIC Branch AGM (with presentation by Emeritus Professor Mike Regan) will be held on Thursday 7th October 2021 at 6.30pm via Zoom Registration is required to attend this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The AGM formalities will commence at 6:30 pm and conclude […]
Posted on byNSW AGM 2021 with Presentation by Grace Kennedy & Andrew Wright
06/10/2021 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The HFESA NSW Branch AGM will be held on Wednesday 6th October 2021, from 6.00pm – 7.00pm via Zoom. Registration is required to attend this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please click here for the 2021 NSW AGM Agenda Following the AGM formalities will be […]
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23/09/2021 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – All WA members are welcome to our annual general meeting on Thursday 23 September. Come and join us for a drink and bite to eat at JB O’Reilly’s where we have booked a table at the back of the dining area, or dial in via Zoom if we’re locked down or you can’t make it […]
Posted on byHealthy Safe and Effective Workplaces; a WA Branch smorgasbord
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 […]
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Posted on byQLD Branch: Design Breakfast
20/04/2017 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am – Design, design, design! Did you know you are a designer….? Welcome to your world! No matter what our job is, we are all designers in part, but are we using the right criteria to ensure success? When things go wrong, blaming end-users (front-line staff, drivers, controllers etc.) is commonplace; however investigations routinely point to flaws […]
Posted on byACT Branch Executive Event: Industry Knowledge Sharing Breakfast: Work Design – Transformative Outcomes through Innovative Work Practices
05/05/2017 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 am – The ACT Branch of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA) is proud to announce a partnership with leading academic from UWA Business School and Australian Laureate Fellow Professor Sharon Parker. Join a discussion with Professor Sharon Parker hosted by the HFESA. In this small group of executives and senior managers, Professor Sharon […]
Posted on byTranSIG PD event: Human Factors in Light & Heavy Rail Operations
18/05/2017 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Human Factors in Light & Heavy Rail Operations Current research and future challenges Transportation systems are becoming increasingly complex, with ever advancing technology and increasing pressure to move more passengers and freight safely and efficiently. Human factors methods and knowledge are vital for ensuring current rail operations are effectively managed and critical to the design […]
Posted on byHFESA & RMIA Joint event: Leveraging Human Factors in Risk Management by Dr Maureen Hassall
07/06/2017 @ 7:00 am – 9:30 am – Did you know risk and risk management are human endeavours involving human perception, decision making and action strategies? Did you know human factors initiatives are primarily risk management activities? Much work is being done in both disciplines to improve both overall system performance and human well-being to the extent that now the effective management of […]
Posted on byHFESA SA Branch Professional Development Event: A visit to IMCRC (Innovative Manufacturing CRC)
08/06/2017 @ 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm – HFESA SA Branch Professional Development Event: A visit to IMCRC (Innovative Manufacturing CRC) and including viewing the Jumbo Vision interactive studio), to experience their ‘CADwalk’ design studio and hear about their innovations in control-room design and industial workplace layout. This is a must-see visit for any members working in &/or interested in workplace spacial design […]
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