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. 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

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

224 works between 1989 and 2025
All (224) Journal Article (113) Book Chapter (16) Conference Publication (75) Book (7) Other Outputs (12) Edited Outputs (1)

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2016

Conference Publication

Whole-body vibration exposures at underground coal mining operations

Lynas, Danellie and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2016). Whole-body vibration exposures at underground coal mining operations. Annual Conference of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia, Gold Coast, Australia, 6-9 November 2016. Gold Coast, Australia: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Inc. (HFESA).

Whole-body vibration exposures at underground coal mining operations

2016

Conference Publication

Whole-body vibration exposures in undeground coal mining operations

Lynas, D. and Burgess-Limerick, R. (2016). Whole-body vibration exposures in undeground coal mining operations. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 2016 International Annual Meeting, HFES 2016, Washington; United States, 19-23 September 2016. Thousand Oaks, CA United States: Sage. doi: 10.1177/1541931213601210

Whole-body vibration exposures in undeground coal mining operations

2016

Conference Publication

User-centered approach for producing quality Bow-Tie method

Hassall, Maureen E. and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2016). User-centered approach for producing quality Bow-Tie method. Safemining 2016, Santiago, Chile, 3-5 August 2016. Santiago, Chile: GECAMIN.

User-centered approach for producing quality Bow-Tie method

2016

Journal Article

The efficacy of training insertion skill on a physical model colonoscopy simulator

Plooy, Annaliese M., Hill, Andrew, Horswill, Mark S., Cresp, Alanna St. G., Karamatic, Rozemary, Riek, Stephan, Wallis, Guy M., Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Hewett, David G. and Watson, Marcus O. (2016). The efficacy of training insertion skill on a physical model colonoscopy simulator. Endoscopy International Open, 4 (12), E1252-E1260. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-114773

The efficacy of training insertion skill on a physical model colonoscopy simulator

2016

Conference Publication

Case study: Participatory ergonomics in road construction and an occupational perspective of health

Pazell, S., Burgess-Limerick, R. and Horberry, T. (2016). Case study: Participatory ergonomics in road construction and an occupational perspective of health. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 2016 International Annual Meeting, HFES 2016, Washington, United States, 19-23 September 2016. Thousand Oaks, CA United States: Sage. doi: 10.1177/1541931213601232

Case study: Participatory ergonomics in road construction and an occupational perspective of health

2016

Conference Publication

RIO TINTO WEIPA: The value proposition of good work design

Pazell, Sara, Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Horberry, Tim, Dennis, Gary and Wakeling, Christian (2016). RIO TINTO WEIPA: The value proposition of good work design. 51st Annual Conference of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia 2016: Healthy, Safe and Productive By Design, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 6-9 November 2016. Baulkham Hills, NSW Australia: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA).

RIO TINTO WEIPA: The value proposition of good work design

2015

Journal Article

A competency framework for colonoscopy training derived from cognitive task analysis techniques and expert review

Zupanc, Christine M., Burgess-Limerick, R, Hill, Andrew, Riek, Stephan, Wallis, Guy M., Plooy, Annaliese M., Horswill, Mark S., Watson, Marcus O. and Hewett, David G. (2015). A competency framework for colonoscopy training derived from cognitive task analysis techniques and expert review. BMC Medical Education, 15 (216) 216, 216. doi: 10.1186/s12909-015-0494-z

A competency framework for colonoscopy training derived from cognitive task analysis techniques and expert review

2015

Journal Article

Using a task-based risk assessment process (EDEEP) to improve equipment design safety: a case study of an exploration drill rig

Wester, J. and Burgess-Limerick, R. (2015). Using a task-based risk assessment process (EDEEP) to improve equipment design safety: a case study of an exploration drill rig. Mining Technology - Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy: Section A, 124 (2), 69-72. doi: 10.1179/1743286315Y.0000000003

Using a task-based risk assessment process (EDEEP) to improve equipment design safety: a case study of an exploration drill rig

2015

Journal Article

Applying a human-centred process to re-design equipment and work environments

Horberry, Tim and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2015). Applying a human-centred process to re-design equipment and work environments. Safety, 1 (1), 7-15. doi: 10.3390/safety1010007

Applying a human-centred process to re-design equipment and work environments

2015

Journal Article

Safety by design: participative ergonomics for manual tasks risk management

Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Dennis, Gary (2015). Safety by design: participative ergonomics for manual tasks risk management. Australasian Mine Safety Journal, 24, 48-53.

Safety by design: participative ergonomics for manual tasks risk management

2015

Journal Article

An iOS application for evaluating whole-body vibration within a workplace risk management process

Burgess-Limerick, R and Lynas, D. (2015). An iOS application for evaluating whole-body vibration within a workplace risk management process. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 12 (7), D137-D142. doi: 10.1080/15459624.2015.1009986

An iOS application for evaluating whole-body vibration within a workplace risk management process

2015

Conference Publication

Application of the Bow Tie Analysis technique to enhancing the identification of risk controls during accident investigation activities

Dodshon, Philippa and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2015). Application of the Bow Tie Analysis technique to enhancing the identification of risk controls during accident investigation activities. 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 9-14 August 2015. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Ergonomics Society of Australia.

Application of the Bow Tie Analysis technique to enhancing the identification of risk controls during accident investigation activities

2015

Conference Publication

User-centred design for civil construction: optimising productivity by reducing safety and health risks associated with the operation and maintenance of on-road vehicles and mobile plant.

Pazell, Sara, Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Horberry, Tim and Davidson, Paul (2015). User-centred design for civil construction: optimising productivity by reducing safety and health risks associated with the operation and maintenance of on-road vehicles and mobile plant.. 19th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association., Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 9-14 August 2015. International Ergonomics Association.

User-centred design for civil construction: optimising productivity by reducing safety and health risks associated with the operation and maintenance of on-road vehicles and mobile plant.

2015

Conference Publication

Whole-body vibration associated with surface coal mining equipment

Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Lynas, Danellie (2015). Whole-body vibration associated with surface coal mining equipment. The 19th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Melbourne, Australia, 9-14 August 2015. International Ergonomics Association.

Whole-body vibration associated with surface coal mining equipment

2015

Journal Article

Strategy influences directional control–response compatibility: evidence from an underground coal mine shuttle car simulation

Zupanc, Christine M., Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Wallis, Guy (2015). Strategy influences directional control–response compatibility: evidence from an underground coal mine shuttle car simulation. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 16 (1), 1-19. doi: 10.1080/1463922X.2013.857738

Strategy influences directional control–response compatibility: evidence from an underground coal mine shuttle car simulation

2015

Conference Publication

Job-specific pre-employment functional capacity assessments predict musculoskeletal injury risk and ‘window for opportunity’ in healthy male coal mine workers

Legge. J., Burgess-Limerick, R. and Peeters, G. (2015). Job-specific pre-employment functional capacity assessments predict musculoskeletal injury risk and ‘window for opportunity’ in healthy male coal mine workers. The 19th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Melbourne, Australia, 9-14 August 2015. International Ergonomics Association.

Job-specific pre-employment functional capacity assessments predict musculoskeletal injury risk and ‘window for opportunity’ in healthy male coal mine workers

2015

Conference Publication

Human-centred design for mining equipment and new technology

Horberry, Tim, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Steiner, Lisa (2015). Human-centred design for mining equipment and new technology. The 19th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Melbourme, Australia, 9-14 August 2015. International Ergonomics Association.

Human-centred design for mining equipment and new technology

2015

Conference Publication

Sugar-cane harvesting machine design 'in the field'

Narimoto, Lidiane Regina and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2015). Sugar-cane harvesting machine design 'in the field'. 19th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 9-14 August 2015. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: International Ergonomics Association.

Sugar-cane harvesting machine design 'in the field'

2015

Conference Publication

Translating road safety research on night-time visibility to the context of mining

Wood, Joanne, Cliff, David and Burgess-Limerick, R. (2015). Translating road safety research on night-time visibility to the context of mining. 2015 Coal Operators’ Conference, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 11-13 February 2015. Wollongong, NSW, Australia: The University of Wollongong.

Translating road safety research on night-time visibility to the context of mining

2015

Conference Publication

The use of simulation for the human-centred design of underground coal mine bolting machines

Steiner, Lisa and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2015). The use of simulation for the human-centred design of underground coal mine bolting machines. 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 9-14 August 2015. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Ergonomics Society of Australia.

The use of simulation for the human-centred design of underground coal mine bolting machines

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

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Human-centred design of an attractive, healthy, and safe minerals industry
    Resources Safety and Health Queensland
    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
  • 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 - 2024
    The sensory prerequisites of effective simulator-based pilot training
    ARC Linkage Projects
    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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