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24.01.2022 Like us, you might be emerging out of iso and feeling like you need to press refresh on your ergo skills. Why not enjoy quality professional development in the comfort of your home? Participants from across the country and as far away as Finland dialled in last night to hear 3 fantastic presentations by Dr Valerie OKeeffe, Prof Sally Ferguson and Dr Mark Corbett on managing fatigue risks for emergency service workers, nurses and pilots. Next week, join us for a Pantry Ergonomics webinar examining risks and strategies to maximise health and productivity for those working from home - not to be missed! https://www.ergonomics.org.au//pantry-ergonomics-webinar-q #presentations #hfesa #ergonomics #fatigue

23.01.2022 Early bird registration for the this year's conference closes tomorrow! Don't miss your chance to dive deep into system design, complexity and the human interface for a discounted price of only $600 for members. See you there

23.01.2022 The HFESA office will be closed from 4.30pm AEST Wednesday 18 December to 8.30am AEST Monday 6 January 2020.

22.01.2022 Amy Chung, Chair of Early Career and Student Special Interest Group (ECS-SIG), talks about the HFESA 2019 Conference.

22.01.2022 Two days left to get the Earlybird Discount for Frontline Mind, Mike Week's workshop, "Resilience and performance in a tech focused world" on Wednesday 27 November 2019. So what does it require to be healthy, resilient and productive in a technology reliant and hyper connected world? https://frontlinemind.com/work/resilience-and-performance/

21.01.2022 Our usual annual conference may have been cancelled for this year but that won't stop us delivering a fantastic line-up of speakers for our virtual conference event on 18 November! Not only can you dial-in from anywhere but it’s FREE for HFESA members! Affiliate and AIHS members are $45. Not a member and want to hear from some of our amazing speakers about contemporary ergonomic practices and tools? Non-members are welcome and attendance fee is only $90. Registration and further details on our speakers are here: https://www.ergonomics.org.au//knowledge-through-networkin #ergonomics #humanfactors #virtualconference

20.01.2022 Did you know that mental stress injuries cost the workers compensation system more than twice the next most expensive type of claim and average lost time is nearly 3 months? These injuries are avoidable where leadership, organisational design and actions to address the factors that can influence the trajectory of psychological injury are promoted. Find out how in tomorrow nights virtual event hosted by our Victorian branch featuring guest speakers Mark Belanti and Dean Eddy.... This is FREE to attend* but registration is essential! Follow link below #organisationaldesign #psychologicalhealth #ergonomics #injuryprevention *as of July, only HFESA members will be able to access these events for free, with a fee for non-members. If you would like to have free access to quality events like this, go to https://lnkd.in/gZA3qpa for details on how to become a member https://lnkd.in/gc5SpaZ See more

20.01.2022 We're thrilled to announce the release of our latest position paper on Good Work Design. Designing work to maximise health, productivity and positive outcomes is at the heart of what ergonomists and Human Factors specialists do, and this position paper describes how ergonomists discover, design and realise Good Work Design in workplaces. Want to hear more about the launch of this position paper and how it can improve outcomes for workers, management and the environment? Join us tomorrow night via Zoom - registrations are essential: https://www.ergonomics.org.au//pd-event-good-work-design-g

20.01.2022 The countdown is on for the Pantry Ergonomics webinar tonight - if you are interested in discussing different approaches to managing WFH or want tips on assisting employees who are working from home, this free information session is for you! HFESA member Michelle Low will present a case study showcasing creative cost-effective strategies to manage risks associated with WFH and discuss the resources developed by Ergonomists in HFESA for your workplace. Dont forget to register if youd like to join in

19.01.2022 Research symposium is underway! This is a great taster to #hfesa2019 conference

19.01.2022 At #hfesa2019 we will launch a social wall to engage with all members for the days of the conference. A social wall is a site to capture all your social media ...posts with the #hfesa2019 or #hfesaus and where you can add your comments and photos about 'being human and beyond".... so even if you can't be in Canberra you can still be part of the fun with your colleagues and get some learning done as well.... here is the URL in long form so you can be ready to find it when we launch the social wall on Sunday 6.30pm at the welcome reception.The wall is open until we all go home on Tuesday 26 NOV evening. Full Screen URL : https://tool.socialwallpro.com//p/5d81893714e8f/fullscreen See more

18.01.2022 Christmas is almost upon us and both the WA and NSW branches are holding Christmas sundowners tonight to celebrate the year that was and socialise with fellow members. If youre in Perth, pop on down to the Como Hotel from 5-8 (look for the friendly folk in Santa hats!) and if youre in Sydney, join the crew at the Aurora hotel in Surry Hills (balcony bar) from 6.30-8. Both cities are sweltering in heat today, so why not cool off with a cold drink in great company? Check the HFESA events page for details https://www.ergonomics.org.au/even/category/upcoming-events

17.01.2022 If you work in Health and want to hear about human factors application in healthcare organisations, don't miss next week's Zoom event hosted by the Health Special Interest Group (HealthSIG) of HFESA. Jelena Zestic from the University of Queensland and Robyn Clay-Williams from the Australian Institute of Health Innovation are guest speakers and it's FREE for HFESA members! Not a member yet? Your $30 attendance fee can be discounted from your membership fee over the next 12 months (contact [email protected] for more details). Register here to attend this HealthSIG event .https://www.ergonomics.org.au//health-sig-pd-event-collabo #ergonomics #humanfactors #humanfactorsinhealth

17.01.2022 HFESA president introducing the amazing #hfesa2019 conference planning crew!

17.01.2022 Thanks to those who joined us at the WA branch Christmas sundowner last night- was great to meet new members and refresh ourselves from the hot weather

16.01.2022 Looking for guidance on setting up home based work to maximise physical and mental health? Ergonomists have you covered! Everything you need to set up a home office, including resources to assist employers with telecommuting risks and protect workers against COVID-19 is in our Home Based working pantry of ideas here

15.01.2022 WA Branch PD event recommendations: Carlee Ackland and Dane Casserly are the Professional Development Coordinators for The WA branch of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA). They are looking to bring you all some exciting PD events in 2020 and would love to hear your suggestions / recommendations as to what topics you would like to see this year! ... Feel free to comment below, send us a message on LinkedIn or comment through the Early Careers and SIG Facebook page! Thank you and the WA HFESA branch look forward to see you all soon!

13.01.2022 Social distancing didnt stop the NSW branch from hosting a fascinating session on the Existential Exoskeleton Experience via videoconferencing. Lotte Koenig from Ottobock Industrials gave a fascinating and interactive presentation on the use of exoskeletons and attendees from across Australia (and the world!) got the chance to see how exoskeletons work from the comfort of their screens. If you missed it and are a member of HFESA, a recording of this presentation should be available shortly

12.01.2022 Are you working from home or have staff who are? You may think that neck and shoulder pain is a small price to pay, but musculoskeletal injuries from prolonged awkward postures can take a long time to heal and affect more than your physical health. If you want accurate advise on setting up a home workstation, look for a Certified Practising Ergonomist here: https://www.ergonomics.org.au/find-a-cpe

12.01.2022 As the sun sets on #hfesa2019 we have the chance to reflect on what was an innovative look at Being Human and Beyond. Huge thanks to the conference organising committee, who volunteered their time and energy to arrange a challenging, thought-provoking and memorable conference experience. If you've been inspired, tell your friends, or volunteer on your local committee so we can continue to provide these experiences

11.01.2022 As you contemplate your travel to Canberra for #hfesa2019 why not add a playlist to enjoy on the way. Follow on Spotify #hfesa2019 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5AiJoZ7nKEGdQc4vBjGMIA

06.01.2022 Just arrived at #hfesaus #hfesa2019

05.01.2022 Why I want to be at the HFESA National Conference 2019 by Alexandra Giraldo. "HFESA National Conference is a fantastic opportunity to keep updated about the changes, innovation and tendencies of approaching human factors in different environments. ...the conference will allow me to explore the potential contributions I could provide to my team with a broader perspective, always prioritising the human being over the technology." "Being human and Beyond" is a unique opportunity... to learn from the experiences of other colleagues that have a longer trajectory on topics related to technologies and quality of life. It will expand my knowledge about elements that may influence the design and interaction of spaces and human relationships. By listening and networking with the speakers and participants, I get new ideas, motivation and knowledge about what people are developing around the world." #HFESA2019 #HFESAUS

05.01.2022 Hear from Stephen Hehir, HFESA President, about the HFESA2019 Conference #hfesa2019 #hfesaus

03.01.2022 The International Ergonomics Association conference 2021 will be a hybrid event next year and the deadline for Abstracts is TOMORROW! Share your work with the international HF/E community by submitting your 900 word abstract for the conference now; Instructions for abstract submission are available here https://lnkd.in/eR4-7Gc #humanfactors #ergonomics #hybridevent #abstracts #IEA #IEA2021

03.01.2022 To highlight a number of issues that HFESA2019 delegates will have the opportunity to grapple with during the conference, check out this amazing TED Talk by Margaret Heffernan. It effectively frames the conference themes related to complex systems and HFE domains. #hfesa2019 #hfesaus www.ted.com/talks

03.01.2022 Congratulations to our HFESA2019 conference student bursary winners . Alexandra Giraldo Pedroza from University of Woollongong and Mitch Cunningham from University of Sydney each received an HFESA conference student bursary. Jim Knowles Group kindly donated two additional bursaries. The recipients are Ben Jepsen of Deakin University Melbourne and Xinyun Hu of UNSW Sydney.... If you would like to sponsor a student or colleague to come to the HFESA2019 national conference in Canberra on the 24-26 November, go right ahead and surprise them! Paying it forward is good for you and our community. Register here: www.hfesa2019.org #hfesa2019 Being human and beyond... www.jkgroup.com.au

03.01.2022 HFESA Branches are organising their Christmas functions. Keep an eye on the Events section of the website to see when yours is taking place. https://www.ergonomics.org.au/even/category/upcoming-events

03.01.2022 HFESA Vic Branch host Korean Health Policy and Management Students at Australia Post. Stephen Hehir (HFESA President) and Wes Wilkinson (HFESA PAB Chair) met with Korean students visiting Australia to attend the 2019 Global Challenges for Youth with Disability Conference in Melbourne. The students were interested in how ergonomists can assist in making work and public systems accessible. The students learnt that we focus not on what people with disabilities cant do, but on ...what they can do and how make accessible arrangements to play to the strengths of the of the individual. Wes demonstrated a means of enabling workplace accessibility with a one handed control system, and worked through the design process for them. Stephen explained how reasonable adjustment arrangements work in an an Australian Corporation and talked through some case studies. The students were also impressed with seeing some best practice accessibility arrangements at Australia Post HQ. It was great to see the students taking such a holistic approach to overcoming disability challenges. Thanks to Australian Ergonomist Diana Underwood working in Korea for enabling the opportunity. #HFESAUS

03.01.2022 5 reasons to come to HFESA2019 Take a deep dive into system design, technology, complexity and the human interface with peers from diverse disciplines Share your knowledge and learn about leading-edge strategies that may apply in your industry Gain an understanding of complex systems and how to operate within them Experience facilitation methods applicable to complex systems... Network with leading researchers, influencers and peers in the nations capital. #HFESA2019 Being human and beyond. Be there, the future needs you. www.hfesa2019.org #HFESAUS

01.01.2022 Have you noticed that offices are not what they used to be? Advances in technology, work contracts and design of work have radically changed the physical, cognitive and social contexts in which office-based work is conducted. The WA branch of HFESA will be discussing this at our first PD session of 2020 on 4 March at Schiavello showrooms West Perth. All welcome for $10 - HFESA members FREE! Spaces are limited so be sure to register #HFESA #ergonomics #workdesign https://www.ergonomics.org.au/events/category/wa-events