Human Factors and Emerging Risks Symposium 2021

14/07/2021 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Our world is changing, and as a result, society faces several emergent personal, organisational, societal and global risks which threaten our health and wellbeing. Human Factors has a critical role to play in understanding and managing these risks. Our 2021 Human Factors symposium entitled ‘Human Factors and Emerging Risks’ includes a series of presentations from leading researchers and practitioners covering their work […]

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HFESA & 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 […]

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VIC Branch PD – Leadership, communication and minimising psychosocial & MSD risks. Especially the unintended ones with Lana North

21/03/2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The consideration of psychosocial factors has become a key part of our ergonomics work these days, especially in relation to the prevention of Musculo-Skeletal Disorders.  Among the factors in consideration is how leaders communicate and set the tone and culture of a work environment, especially during workplace change.  We all have a sense of what […]

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ECS SIG Human Factors and Ergonomics Networking Night

26/10/2023 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Event Title: Human Factors and Ergonomics Networking Night Event Date: 26th Oct 2023 5:30pm – 8:00pm (face to face only) Venue: Function Room 6, Roundhouse, UNSW, Kensington Campus Event format: Panel discussion + Q&A   Join us for a night of networking! The privilege to hear key insights from three high calibre leaders, as they […]

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Human Factors and Ergonomic Standards

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Human Factors Guide to Incident Investigation

https://ihf.wistia.com/medias/ohc86bhv4s?wvideo=ohc86bhv4s&foreign_data=mailchimp_campaign_id%3A159e17b1f4

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Principles and guidelines for human factors/ergonomics (HFE) design and management of work systems

https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/—ed_dialogue/—lab_admin/documents/publication/wcms_826596.pdf

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Translating Evidence into Practice – Human Factors Challenges and Design of Work

11/08/2022 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – NSW PD: Translating Evidence into Practice – Human Factors Challenges and Design of Work This interactive event will present the work of three PhD candidates whose research has been motivated by their professional practice and interest in translating evidence into practice. Each presenter will provide an overview of their research prior to inviting discussion and […]

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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 […]

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QLD PD – Physical Ergonomics Tools to Manage the Risks of Musculoskeletal Injuries

17/08/2022 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Physical Ergonomics Tools to Manage the Risks of Musculoskeletal Injuries Physical ergonomics– a key domain of specialisation in the field of HFE – is concerned with human anatomical, anthropometric, physiological, and biomechanical characteristics as they relate to physical activity. Based on the nature of the physical activity, this domain uses different tools/methods to identify, assess, […]

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VIC Branch July 19th PD Event: Exploring Human Factors Issues at Federation Square – Melbourne

19/07/2017 @ All Day – Fed Square is recognised internationally as one of the world’s great public places and Melbourne’s inspirational public square. Since opening in 2002, Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and has recently been named the 6th Best Public Square of the World in a list of 10 international icons including Naghsh-e Jahaan Square […]

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Human Factors in Sport

22/05/2017 – 23/05/2017 @ 12:00 am – Human factors specialists often contribute to the design of sports clothing and equipment, training or recuperation facilities, training regimes and match management, in order to keep sport safe and enjoyable for millions to play and watch. Can approaches and expertise be transferred, adapted or adopted from sport to sport to benefit those taking part? What […]

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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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Human Factors 2020: At the cutting edge

10/02/2020 – 12/02/2020 @ 12:00 am – At the cutting edge, which is a one day research symposium, and two days of workshops; from 10-12 February 2020 at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Click here for more details The Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems led by Professor Paul Salmon will be hosting Human Factors 2020: At the cutting edge, […]

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