Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia

David has been a Director of David Caple & Associates Pty Ltd since 1984 and manages major Work Health and Safety (WHS) research and practice projects funded by Governments and industry groups in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Latrobe University, Australia and a Past Senior Research Fellow at Federation University, Australia. Having completed his science studies in Australia and ergonomics at Loughborough University, UK, David has been a guest researcher in Sweden and USA. He is a Certified Practicing Ergonomist (CPE) in Australia, UK and USA. David Caple was the 16th President of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) 2006-2009. He was the Chair of the IEA International Development Committee and Past President of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA). He was also the Chair of the IEA 2009 Congress International Advisory Committee in Beijing, China. Since 2006, David has represented the IEA at conferences and meetings in 30 countries. Published research papers have been in the areas of ergonomics and occupational health and safety relating to prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, and change management in small, medium and large enterprises. Since 2000 David has been involved in the development of the WHS Strategy for large government departments and private companies. In 2012 he was the facilitator for the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012 – 2022. In 2014 and 2015 he hosted a range of online TV series on emerging WHS risks for Safe Work Australia. David was an independent member of the Victorian Government OHS Advisory Committee (OSHAC) for 15 years appointed by the Minister and a panel member for independent OHS advice to the Australian Government through Safe Work Australia.