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Human Factors, Humanistic Systems- understanding and improving human work by Steven Shorrock

Interactive PDF by Steven Shorrock 1. Human Factors and Ergonomics:Read More ►

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Certification

Notice to potential Certified Professional Ergonomists (CPEs) The Human FactorsRead More ►

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Academic Courses

Academic Courses The HFESA does not currently endorse courses, howeverRead More ►

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Organistional

Human Factors in Anaesthesia – a narrative review

Anaesthesia – 2023 – Kelly – Human factors in anaesthesiaRead More ►

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What is Ergonomics?

Definition and Applications The word ergonomics —“the science of work” — isRead More ►

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HFESA & 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 – […]

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TranSIG 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 […]

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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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HealthSIG workshop: Human Factors resource for health professionals and health services staff

29/06/2017 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm – What is our goal? To develop Human Factors resources for health professionals and health service staff. Why is a resource needed? The success of quality and safety initiatives in healthcare is often dependent on the consideration of the “human factor”. Unfortunately, knowledge and understanding of Human factors and Ergonomics among healthcare workers is limited. The […]

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HFESA 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 […]

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SA Branch PD event: POWERING EMERGENCY SERVICES INTO THE FUTURE

27/06/2018 @ 5:45 am – 7:15 pm – HFESA Professional Development Event – Save the date ! Wednesday 27th June 2018, 5.45 pm until approx.. 7.15 pm: There is no charge for this event. POWERING EMERGENCY SERVICES INTO THE FUTURE Presented by Peter Pollnitz, SA Health Powered stretchers reduce physical demands and improve safety for paramedics and patients Ambulance clinicians face high physical […]

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NSW Branch: Case study – Ergonomic design in a bakery with Claire Folland

04/07/2018 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The topic is a case study using the WEAR database and Blender software for the Ergonomic design of a Work area in a Bakery. Claire Folland is the Managing Consultant for Alba Ergonomics and Green Ergonomics. Claire is a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) and ‘work health and safety’ specialist certified by the Human Factors and […]

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SA PD event: 30th August 2018

30/08/2018 @ 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm – Presenter 1: Dr Len Turczynowicz Title of talk Exposure science and the International Society of Exposure Science Brief In undertaking human health risk assessments for environmental and occupational health the key areas include the toxicology of the hazardous substance and the exposure assessment for the affected individual or community.  While toxicology has been well represented over […]

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NSW Branch: Professional Writing Seminar

24/10/2018 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm – Professional Writing Seminar – using structured writing to get the outcomes you want.  Presenter: Vivienne Begg The workshop will cover: *   analysing the document to be written with respect to purpose and audience *   organising the document in terms of identifying the content required, and how to structure and sequence it *   presenting the document […]

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WA 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 […]

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WA 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 […]

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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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Slips, Trips & Falls Conference Madrid 2020

13/02/2020 – 14/02/2020 @ 12:00 am – “A vision for the future” The conference is open to scientific opinions about the study of the problem of falls, in order to open a debate on this area of knowledge. This Conference will be a turning point at national and international level in the study, analysis, research, training and information of each of the […]

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Optimising the Interaction Between Users and Automated Systems

22/05/2019 @ 8:45 am – 11:45 pm – Public Transport Victoria’s Human Factors Team and the Transport Special Interest Group at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia invite you to a morning of talks on the application of human factors methods and research to inform the integration of users and automated systems. Morning Talks Rail operations in Australia are on the […]

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