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Ergonomic Design – Creating safer, more productive workplaces.

Ergonomics is the science of creating environments, tools, and systems that fit the human body’s capabilities and limitations both physical and psyc…

Musculoskeletal Injuries

New Office Health and Safety Guide 2024

There is no doubt that the office environment is evolving with many people spending over a third of their entire working lives at work.

Construction

Start with a Performance-Based Design Brief

Expert Liability

Assessing a product failure: Determining liability

To prevent injuries or deaths caused by product failures, consumer items must undergo thorough design and verification processes that account for huma…

Construction

Managing the risk of falls at the workplace

Expert Opinion

Letter of instruction for briefing experts

A Letter of Instruction (LOI) is a formal document given to an expert, outlining the facts, issues, and questions needed for their opinion on a case. …

Example LOI

Expert Liability

How to effectively engage and use expert witnesses

Expert witnesses assist the Court by providing independent and impartial opinions on complex issues, with their primary duty being to the Court. Effec…

Construction

What is a Performance Solution and how Ergonomics can help

Meeting National Construction Code (NCC) requirements can be challenging due to technical constraints or other regulations, but Performance Solutions …

Control Rooms

Ergonomic design of Control Centres

Advancements in information technology have made control rooms vital for managing complex systems across various industries, highlighting the need for…

Manufacturing / Warehousing

When is a shelf height unsafe?

Warehouse and office shelving can pose safety risks such as reaching or bending injuries, climbing accidents, falling objects, and unstable structures…

Expert Opinion

Expert Witness Court Evidence (Di Pietro v Stockland Development Pty Ltd[2020])

News

Preventing slips, trips and falls on stairs

Falls on stairs are common and can lead to serious injuries, often due to factors like slip-resistant surfaces, step geometry, and lighting. To preven…

News

How to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders while working from home

With many Australians now working from home, improper workstation setups and prolonged sitting are leading to discomfort and potential musculoskeleta…

Human Factors

The Role of Human Factors Specialists in Modern Design

In a world increasingly driven by technological advancements and complex systems, human factors specialists have become more integral. These professio…

Construction

A Guide to achieving Compliance with NCC Performance Requirements.

The National Construction Code (NCC) outlines minimum standards for building safety, health, and sustainability in Australia, and adherence is crucial…

News

Human Factors & Ergonomics in Aviation Maintenance

Aviation is a complex and highly regulated industry that demands unwavering attention to safety, with safety relying heavily on maintenance.

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Why we do not recommend ‘how to lift’ training

As ergonomists and safety specialists, we are frequently asked if we can provide ‘how to lift’ training to minimise the risks of injury from manua…

News

Engaging a Safety Specialist to Minimise and Manage Risks

News

Mark Dohrmann AM – Appointed a Fellow of Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA)

Congratulations to Mark Dohrmann for being appointed as the newest Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA).

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Ergonomics Performance Solutions Guide

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It Aches Right Here

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Lifting and Carrying Assessment Guide

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Workstations: Self assessment guide

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6 Practical Ergonomics tips

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How to set up a home office

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Construction

New workplace manslaughter laws in Victoria – what does this mean for employers?

An expansion of existing OHS legislation, the new laws criminalise negligence on the part of a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) resu…

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Zoom Meetings: 8 tips for more productive and engaged virtual meetings

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Working at home – “Employer Liability” and what you need to do

Employers are legally responsible for ensuring that they do not expose (or allow employees to be exposed) to an unreasonable risk to their health and …

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