
Overview
Background
Experienced human factors and ergonomics researcher and consultant across a range of industries particularly mining. Currently seconded to the BHP Think and Act Differently team with support from the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer and the Commonwealth Government through the Trailblazer Universities Program to undertake a Human Systems Integration project.
Robin Burgess-Limerick is Professorial Research Fellow in the Human Factors within the Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre. He has been a member of academic staff since 1995, and prior to that has held research positions in a number of organisations including the Division of Workplace Health & Safety, and the Medical Research Council Applied Psychology Unit (UK). Prof Burgess-Limerick completed his Bachelor of Human Movement Studies, and Hons degrees at The University of Queensland, and returned to the University to undertake his PhD in the area of manual lifting coordination. He is a Certified Professional member, past-president, and elected Fellow, of the Ergonomics Society of Australia Inc.
Research Interests
Prof Burgess-Limerick has eclectic research interests ranging across the broad scope of human factors and ergonomics from visual perception and movement control, through workplace interventions to prevent injuries due to manual tasks, and the design of mining equipment to reduce injury risks. His research has been funded by grants from the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, ARC, NHMRC, Workcover Queensland (QComp), the Coal Services Health and Safety Trust (NSW), and the Australian Coal Association Research Program.
Availability
- Professor Robin Burgess-Limerick is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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Featured
2014
Journal Article
Using consumer electronic devices to estimate whole-body vibration exposure
Wolfgang, Rebecca and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2014). Using consumer electronic devices to estimate whole-body vibration exposure. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 11 (6), D77-D81. doi: 10.1080/15459624.2014.888073
Featured
2014
Journal Article
Directional control-response compatibility relationships assessed by physical simulation of an underground bolting machine
Steiner, Lisa, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Porter, William (2014). Directional control-response compatibility relationships assessed by physical simulation of an underground bolting machine. Human Factors, 56 (2), 384-391. doi: 10.1177/0018720813490953
2025
Book
Human systems integration for mining automation
Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Horberry, Tim, Lynas, Danellie, Hill, Andrew and Haight, Joel M (2025). Human systems integration for mining automation. Boca Raton, FL United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781003380887
2024
Other Outputs
Automation experience with a global perspective – an assessment of the automation impact on worker safety and health
Haight, Joel and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2024). Automation experience with a global perspective – an assessment of the automation impact on worker safety and health. Pittsburgh, PA, United States: University of Pittsburgh.
2024
Book Chapter
Continuous whole body vibration measurement at two surface coal mines
Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Bialkowski, Konstanty and Lynas, Danellie (2024). Continuous whole body vibration measurement at two surface coal mines. Mine safety and health handbook: approaches from the field. (pp. 751-762) edited by Emily J. Haas. Englewood, CO, United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
2024
Book Chapter
Human factors safety and health leading indicators for the mining industry
Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Hill, Andrew and Lynas, Danellie (2024). Human factors safety and health leading indicators for the mining industry. Mine safety and health handbook: Approaches from the field. (pp. 181-202) edited by Emily J. Haas. Englewood, CO United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
2024
Book Chapter
Human-centered design of collision awareness systems for surface mining operations
Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2024). Human-centered design of collision awareness systems for surface mining operations. Mine safety and health handbook: approaches from the field. (pp. 575-591) edited by Emily J. Haas. Englewood, CO, United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.
2023
Other Outputs
Human Factors Aspects of Tyre Handling Equipment Design and Operation Examined within an EMESRT Control Framework Approach
Pazell, Sara, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Boyle, Mike (2023). Human Factors Aspects of Tyre Handling Equipment Design and Operation Examined within an EMESRT Control Framework Approach. Brisbane, QLD Australia: ACARP.
2023
Other Outputs
Continuous Monitoring of Whole-Body Vibration and Jolts and Jars Associated with Operating Earth Moving Equipment at Surface Coal Mines
Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Bialkowski, Konstanty (2023). Continuous Monitoring of Whole-Body Vibration and Jolts and Jars Associated with Operating Earth Moving Equipment at Surface Coal Mines. Brisbane, QLD Australia: ACARP.
2022
Other Outputs
Case-study of human-centred design of new technology in mining
Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2022). Case-study of human-centred design of new technology in mining. Brisbane, QLD Australia: ACARP.
2022
Other Outputs
Human-system integration risk assessment for automation in mining
Hassall, Maureen, Seligmann, Ben, Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Lynas, Danellie and Haight, Joel (2022). Human-system integration risk assessment for automation in mining. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2022
Conference Publication
Predicting human-system interaction risks associated with autonomous systems in mining
Hassall, Maureen, Seligmann, Ben, Lynas, Danellie, Haight, Joel and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2022). Predicting human-system interaction risks associated with autonomous systems in mining. AHFE International Conference, New York, NY, United States, 24-28 July 2022. New York, NY, United States: AHFE International. doi: 10.54941/ahfe1002313
2021
Journal Article
The NIOSH mine automation partnership; A collaboration between industry, government, labor, professional organizations and academia
Haight, Joel M., Ruff, Todd, Steiner, Lisa, Schafrik, Steven J. and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2021). The NIOSH mine automation partnership; A collaboration between industry, government, labor, professional organizations and academia. Mining Engineering, 73 (11), 30-32.
2021
Journal Article
Why do haul truck fatal accidents keep occurring?
Bellanca, Jennica L., Ryan, Margaret E., Orr, Timothy J. and Burgess-Limerick, Robin J. (2021). Why do haul truck fatal accidents keep occurring?. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 38 (2), 1019-1029. doi: 10.1007/s42461-021-00410-1
2020
Journal Article
Whole-body vibration associated with underground coal mining equipment in Australia
Lynas, Danellie and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2020). Whole-body vibration associated with underground coal mining equipment in Australia. Applied Ergonomics, 89 103162, 103162. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103162
2020
Journal Article
Human-systems integration for the safe implementation of automation
Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2020). Human-systems integration for the safe implementation of automation. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 37 (6), 1799-1806. doi: 10.1007/s42461-020-00248-z
2020
Journal Article
A human-centered approach to the redesign of a bitumen trailer
Pazell, Sara and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2020). A human-centered approach to the redesign of a bitumen trailer. Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications, 29 (1), 4-13. doi: 10.1177/1064804620908350
2020
Conference Publication
Continuous monitoring of whole-body vibration associated with surface mining equipment
Burgess-Limerick, R., Bialkowski, K., Stancombe, A. and Lynas, D. (2020). Continuous monitoring of whole-body vibration associated with surface mining equipment. 2020 SME Annual Conference and Expo, Phoenix, AZ United States, 23 - 26 February 2020. Englewood, CO United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.
2020
Conference Publication
Human-systems integration for the safe implementation of automation in mining
Burgess-Limerick, R. (2020). Human-systems integration for the safe implementation of automation in mining. 2020 SME Annual Conference and Expo, Phoenix, AZ United States, 23 - 26 February 2020. Englewood, CO United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.
2020
Conference Publication
Why do haul truck fatal accidents keep occurring?
Bellanca, J. L., Ryan, M., Orr, T. J. and Burgess-Limerick, R. (2020). Why do haul truck fatal accidents keep occurring?. 2020 SME Annual Conference and Expo, Phoenix, AZ United States, 23 - 26 February 2020. Englewood, CO United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Grounding a contemporary and emerging Safety movement and viewpoint with Science: A study into Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) in Australian Mining.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Maureen Hassall
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Doctor Philosophy
Interactions and impacts of humans and automation in complex mining systems
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Danellie Lynas, Professor Maureen Hassall
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Development of a control focused incident investigation process to reduce workplace injuries
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Maureen Hassall
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2020
Master Philosophy
Whole-body vibration associated with dozer operation at a surface coal mine
Principal Advisor
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Managing whole-body vibration at surface and underground coal mines
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Cliff
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Good work design: Strategies to embed human-centred design in organisations
Principal Advisor
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2014
Master Philosophy
Managing Whole-body Vibration in the Surface Mining Industry
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kelly Johnstone
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Reducing Underground Coal Roof Bolting Injury Risks Through Equipment Design
Principal Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Evaluating the Validity of the JobFit System Functional Assessment Method
Principal Advisor
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
Which risk factors are likely to account for the sex differences in non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Margaret Cook
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2009
Master Philosophy
Principles for the reduction of errors in bolting control operation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Guy Wallis
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Alternating Steering Control-Response Compatibility
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Guy Wallis
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
Lesions of the pars interarticularis in the lumbar spine of cricket fast bowlers
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
The relationship between working posture and musculoskeletal disorders in computer users
Principal Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
Biomechanics of paediatric lower limb amputee gait
Principal Advisor
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Abnormal Situation Management - Modelling and Analysis of the Alarm
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Maureen Hassall
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
A Human Factors Investigation into the Effectiveness of Traffic Incident Management Systems
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Guy Wallis
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Enabling the Effective Application of Spatial Auditory Displays in Modern Flight Decks
Associate Advisor
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
The impact of non-technical issues on decision-making by coal mining incident management teams
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor David Cliff
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Human Factors Methods to Design Safer Mobile Mining Equipment
Associate Advisor
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2013
Doctor Philosophy
Building Safe Computer Use Skills Training as a Management Strategy for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Computer Users
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Jenny Strong
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
ENERGETICS OF LEG EXTENSION MOVEMENTS
Associate Advisor
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
NEURAL AND MECHANICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING STRENGTH TRAINING
Associate Advisor
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