Professor Robin Burgess-Limerick
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Robin Burgess-Limerick

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Background

Experienced human factors and ergonomics researcher and consultant across a range of industries particularly mining. Current projects in the areas of mining automation human Systems integration, as well as equipment design to reduce injury risks, manual task risk management, and whole body vibration measurement and management.

Robin Burgess-Limerick is Professor of 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

Design Health Sciences Sports science and exercise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Search Professor Robin Burgess-Limerick’s works on UQ eSpace

220 works between 1989 and 2024
All (220) Journal Article (113) Book Chapter (13) Conference Publication (75) Book (6) Other Outputs (12) Edited Outputs (1)

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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

Using consumer electronic devices to estimate whole-body vibration exposure

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

Directional control-response compatibility relationships assessed by physical simulation of an underground bolting machine

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.

Automation experience with a global perspective – an assessment of the automation impact on worker safety and health

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.

Continuous Monitoring of Whole-Body Vibration and Jolts and Jars Associated with Operating Earth Moving Equipment at Surface Coal Mines

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.

Human Factors Aspects of Tyre Handling Equipment Design and Operation Examined within an EMESRT Control Framework Approach

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.

Case-study of human-centred design of new technology in mining

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.

Human-system integration risk assessment for automation in mining

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

Predicting human-system interaction risks associated with autonomous systems in mining

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.

The NIOSH mine automation partnership; A collaboration between industry, government, labor, professional organizations and academia

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

Why do haul truck fatal accidents keep occurring?

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

Whole-body vibration associated with underground coal mining equipment in Australia

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

Human-systems integration for the safe implementation of automation

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

A human-centered approach to the redesign of a bitumen trailer

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.

Why do haul truck fatal accidents keep occurring?

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.

Continuous monitoring of whole-body vibration associated with surface mining equipment

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.

Human-systems integration for the safe implementation of automation in mining

2019

Journal Article

Whole-Body Vibration Associated with Dozer Operation at an Australian Surface Coal Mine

Lynas, Danellie and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2019). Whole-Body Vibration Associated with Dozer Operation at an Australian Surface Coal Mine. Annals of Work Exposures and Health, 63 (8), 881-889. doi: 10.1093/annweh/wxz054

Whole-Body Vibration Associated with Dozer Operation at an Australian Surface Coal Mine

2019

Journal Article

Mining automation human-systems integration-CMOC-Northparkes case study: automation offers the resources sector great potential for improvements in productivity and safety

Horberry, T., Burgess-Limerick, R., Steiner, L. and Cronin, J. (2019). Mining automation human-systems integration-CMOC-Northparkes case study: automation offers the resources sector great potential for improvements in productivity and safety. AusIMM Bulletin (1), 66-70.

Mining automation human-systems integration-CMOC-Northparkes case study: automation offers the resources sector great potential for improvements in productivity and safety

2018

Book

Human-centered design for mining equipment and new technology

Horberry, T., Burgess-Limerick, R. and Steiner, L. J. (2018). Human-centered design for mining equipment and new technology. Boca Raton, Florida, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781315105772

Human-centered design for mining equipment and new technology

2017

Journal Article

Participatory ergonomics: Evidence and implementation lessons

Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2017). Participatory ergonomics: Evidence and implementation lessons. Applied Ergonomics, 68, 289-293. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2017.12.009

Participatory ergonomics: Evidence and implementation lessons

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    Human Systems Integration process support for mining automation system acquisition (RTCM Trailblazer project administered by Curtin University)
    Curtin University
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    An evidence-based approach to improving major shutdown workers hazard recognition skill: Development and evaluation of a novel video-based interactive training package
    Coal Services Health and Safety Trust
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    DynaMix-FM, dynamic mixed reality environment for future mobility (ARC LIEF application led by Queensland University of Technology)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    The sensory prerequisites of effective simulator-based pilot training
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Human-centred design of an attractive, healthy, and safe minerals industry
    Resources Safety and Health Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Human aspects of automation and new technology in mining: Integrating people and technology through human-centred design
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2021
    Human Factors Design for Diversity within an EMESRT Control
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Dozer Suspension Seat to Reduce Body Vibration
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    Human factors aspects of tyre handling equipment design and operation examined within an EMESRT control framework approach
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    Human aspects of automation in mining (101BMAHF)
    BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Human Aspects of Mining Automation: Scoping Study
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Review of Caterpillar task-based risk assessment process
    Caterpillar Inc
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Human-systems integration requirements analysis for ACARP C26049 (101CSIROCAR)
    CSIRO
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Interface Design for Haul Truck Proximity Advisory Systems: Ext C24028
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2022
    Continuous monitoring of whole-body vibration and jolts and jars associated with earth moving equipment
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Managing the whole-body vibration associated with underground coal mining equipment
    Coal Services Health and Safety Trust
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Developing a human factors approach to critical control verification
    Rio Tinto Limited
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Assessing the whole-body vibration exposures of underground coal miners
    Coal Services Health and Safety Trust
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Human-centered design case studies and training materials
    United States National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    NIOSH Bow-tie analyses of MSHA Fatalities
    United States National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Interface design for haul truck proximity detections systems
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2015
    Validation and efficacy of a simple tool for WBV measurement and exposure management
    Laurentian University
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Human-Centred Design for New Mining Technologies
    United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Bow-tie Analysis of MSHA Fatality Reports
    United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2016
    Managing Whole Body Vibration at Surface Coal Mines
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2014
    Developing and validating an affordable whole body vibration measurement tool
    Coal Services Health and Safety Trust
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2010
    The Fundamentals of Colonoscopy: The Development and Evaluation of a National Training Program
    Queensland Health
    Open grant
  • 2005
    NHMRC_Equipment Grant = A high-accuracy, active marker, motion analysis system for recording and analysing human movement, Phoenix Technologies Inc., Visualeyez
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2005 - 2007
    Steering Errors and movement time while driving an underground coal mine shuttle car in virtual reality (NHMRC Industry Partnership administered by QUT)
    Queensland University of Technology
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    Reducing musculoskeletal risk in open cut coal mining
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    NHMRC Equipment Grant 2000
    NHMRC Equipment Grant
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2003
    Ergonomics Program Intervention
    Joint Coal Board Health & Safety Trust
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    Development, implementation and evaluation of an intervention to prevent work related musculoskeletal injuries
    NHMRC - Strategic Funds
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2003
    Manual Tasks Injury Prevention Project
    Workcover Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2000
    Spontaneous transitions in repetitive lifting and lowering
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 1999
    The biomechanical consequences of computer workstation design
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Spontaneous transitions between different patterns of coordination in a whole body movement
    ARC Australian Research Council (Small grants)
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Vergence, Depth Perception and Vertical Gaze Angle: Inter-relationships and implications for the Design and Use of Visual Displays
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 1996
    Biomechanical consequences of self-selected and imposed configurations and keyboard and monitor workstations
    University of Queensland New Staff Research Grant
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Robin Burgess-Limerick is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • 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

  • 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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