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Forecasting emergent risks in advanced AI systems: an analysis of a future road transport management system
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Transport SIG PD: Human Factors Integration For Major Road Tunnel Project
08/08/2023 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Major tunnel projects impact three major stakeholder groups: operators, maintainers, and motorists, therefore the design must carefully consider each of these groups in terms of the physical and cognitive ergonomics of the tunnel and control systems and how to design for driver behaviour during normal and degraded operations. Over several major projects in Australia, a […]
Posted on byTransport SIG: The Future of Human Factors in Transport
20/06/2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – The Transport SIG is kicking off 2025 with a dynamic discussion on the present and future of Transport Human Factors. In a special extended session, we’ll take stock of where the field stands today and explore what’s on the horizon, guided by the insights of participants. A panel of HF experts—spanning rail, aviation, roads, and […]
Posted on byHFESA PD – It’s good to talk: Qualitative explorations of end user perspectives in health and transport
30/10/2024 @ 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm – Recent Academic Research Article Webinar series Welcome to the HFESA webinar series that invites people from Australian or overseas to share with us insights into their recently published HFE research. The webinar is free to attend and recorded for people in any time zone to watch later A/Prof Katie Plant and Dr Rich McIlroy […]
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Road collision investigation project: Development of taxonomies and meta-analysis – Neville A Stanton
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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 […]
Posted on by28th Australian Road Research Board International Conference
30/04/2018 – 02/05/2018 @ 12:00 am – The Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) warmly invites you to attend the 28th ARRB International Conference (ARRB 2018), which is to be held from 30 April to 2 May 2018 and the 8th Symposium on Pavement Surface Characteristics (SURF 2018), to be held from 2 May to 4 May 2018. Both events are to be […]
Posted on byTRANSIG: PD event – Human Factors in Connected and Automated Vehicles
28/02/2018 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm – Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) are predicted to transform the road network with the potential to improve productivity, reduce congestion and improve safety. Ultimate success of CAVs will depend on people’s trust and how they choose to use and interact with them. Human factors methods and knowledge are critical to the design and integration of […]
Posted on byHFESA PD – Equine Ergonomics
15/10/2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Join us for an interactive night exploring the Equine insights and the Ergonomics of horse husbandry and riding. There will be demonstration of different types of tack (bits, bridles, girths, saddles, etc) with an explanation of the different uses for each. Discussions on the manual handling and safety issues around horses and the environment will […]
Posted on by9th International Confeence On Driver Distraction And Inattention
22/10/2024 – 24/10/2024 @ All Day – This premier international event on inattention and distracted driving draws delegates from over 20 countries, including government, industry, and academia. For the first time, it’s coming to the United States! The conference features keynote speakers, plenary and parallel sessions, a poster exhibition, student competition, expert panel discussions and an including an optional pre-conference workshop, . Networking opportunities […]
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A Personal Journey in Human Centred Design
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Posted on byNSW PD Event – Mapping and modelling tools to understand your system
22/06/2022 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – In the field of human factors and ergonomics, we often run into situations where we would like to alter or improve the way a system functions. Using system mapping and modelling tools will enable us to better understand the system we are trying to improve, to design and apply improvements, and to understand how these […]
Posted on byHFESA & AIHS EVENT: DESIGNING THE SYSTEM OF WORK
24/11/2021 @ 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm – SA Members! Join us for an evening of ‘Designing the System of Work’, focussing on the three factors of the physical tasks and environment, human factors integration and psychosocial factors. Presenter topics: David Nery – Human Factors Integration: Getting in Early! Heidi Turbill – Safety in Design – Focusing on the Gaps Dr. Valerie O’Keeffe – […]
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 byHFESA 2017 Conference
26/11/2017 – 29/11/2017 @ All Day – Welcome to Wollongong The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA) is pleased to invite you to our 2017 conference, to be held from 26-29 November, 2017 at The University of Wollongong, NSW. HFESA conferences are attended by a diverse range of professionals, including Certified Professional Ergonomists, academics, and practitioners, who work in a […]
Posted on byHFESA 2017 Conference site visit- Mines Rescue facility tour
28/11/2017 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Mines Rescue facility Wollongong Mines Rescue Station, Woonona http://www.minesrescueservices.com/ This visit to the Southern Mines Rescue Station will include a tour of the world’s most advanced mine safety training simulator. The virtual reality system is an Underground Operating Whole of Mine with over 50km of roadway, covering all regular mining methods and an Open Cut […]
Posted on byQLD Branch: Site visit to CLEM7 Control Room
13/12/2017 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – The 6.8km CLEM7 project comprises two separate two-lane tubes under the Brisbane River linking Woolloongabba in the south to Bowen Hills in the north with an entry and exit ramp at Shafston Avenue, Kangaroo Point.In a Joint venture with Ventia and Lendlease, Brisbane Motorway Services staffs the CLEM7 control room 24 hours a day, responds […]
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