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)

61 - 80 of 224 works

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.

2014

Journal Article

Concurrent 3-D sonifications enable the head-up monitoring of two interrelated aircraft navigation instruments

Towers, John, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Riek, Stephan (2014). Concurrent 3-D sonifications enable the head-up monitoring of two interrelated aircraft navigation instruments. Human Factors, 56 (8), 1414-1427. doi: 10.1177/0018720814536443

Concurrent 3-D sonifications enable the head-up monitoring of two interrelated aircraft navigation instruments

2014

Journal Article

Whole-body vibration exposure of haul truck drivers at a surface coal mine

Wolfgang, Rebecca and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2014). Whole-body vibration exposure of haul truck drivers at a surface coal mine. Applied Ergonomics, 45 (6), 1700-1704. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2014.05.020

Whole-body vibration exposure of haul truck drivers at a surface coal mine

2014

Journal Article

Bow-tie analysis of a fatal underground coal mine collision

Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Horberry, Tim and Steiner, Lisa (2014). Bow-tie analysis of a fatal underground coal mine collision. Ergonomics Australia, 10 (2).

Bow-tie analysis of a fatal underground coal mine collision

2014

Journal Article

Slip into something less comfortable

Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2014). Slip into something less comfortable. Australasian Mine Safety Journal, 22, 75-77.

Slip into something less comfortable

2014

Journal Article

Control order and visuomotor strategy development for joystick-steered underground shuttle cars

Cloete, Steven, Zupanc, Christine, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Wallis, Guy (2014). Control order and visuomotor strategy development for joystick-steered underground shuttle cars. Human Factors, 56 (6), 1177-1188. doi: 10.1177/0018720814522295

Control order and visuomotor strategy development for joystick-steered underground shuttle cars

2014

Other Outputs

Developing and validating an affordable whole body vibration measurement device

Burgess-Limerick, Robin J. (2014). Developing and validating an affordable whole body vibration measurement device. Argenton NSW Australia: Coal Services Health & Safety Trust.

Developing and validating an affordable whole body vibration measurement device

2014

Journal Article

RISKGATE analysis of slips, trips and falls at NSW surface and underground coal mines

Lynas, Danellie, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Kirsch, Philipp (2014). RISKGATE analysis of slips, trips and falls at NSW surface and underground coal mines. Journal of Safety and Health Research and Practice, 6 (1), 2-7.

RISKGATE analysis of slips, trips and falls at NSW surface and underground coal mines

2014

Other Outputs

Whole body vibration

Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Westerfield, M. (2014). Whole body vibration. Buffalo, NY, USA: Byte Works.

Whole body vibration

2014

Journal Article

Personal consequences of work-related physical discomfort: an exploratory study

Long, Jennifer, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Stapleton, Fiona (2014). Personal consequences of work-related physical discomfort: an exploratory study. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 97 (1), 30-35. doi: 10.1111/cxo.12066

Personal consequences of work-related physical discomfort: an exploratory study

2014

Book Chapter

A user-centred safe design approach to control

Horberry, Tim, Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Storey, Neil, Thomas, Matthew, Ruschena, Leo, Cook, Margaret and Pettitt, Chad (2014). A user-centred safe design approach to control. The core body of knowledge for generalist OHS professionals. (pp. 1-25) Tullamarine: Victoria: Safety Institute of Australia.

A user-centred safe design approach to control

2014

Journal Article

Can an iPod Touch be used to assess whole-body vibration associated with mining equipment?

Wolfgang, Rebecca, Di Corleto, Luke and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2014). Can an iPod Touch be used to assess whole-body vibration associated with mining equipment?. The Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 58 (9), 1200-1204. doi: 10.1093/annhyg/meu054

Can an iPod Touch be used to assess whole-body vibration associated with mining equipment?

2013

Journal Article

Shape-coding and length-coding as a measure to reduce the probability of selection errors during the control of industrial equipment

Steiner, Lisa J. and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2013). Shape-coding and length-coding as a measure to reduce the probability of selection errors during the control of industrial equipment. IIE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors, 1 (4), 224-234. doi: 10.1080/21577323.2013.844209

Shape-coding and length-coding as a measure to reduce the probability of selection errors during the control of industrial equipment

2013

Journal Article

A New Pre-Employment Functional Capacity Evaluation Predicts Longer Term Risk of Musculoskeletal Injury in Healthy Workers: A Prospective Cohort Study

Legge, Jennifer, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Peeters, Geeske (2013). A New Pre-Employment Functional Capacity Evaluation Predicts Longer Term Risk of Musculoskeletal Injury in Healthy Workers: A Prospective Cohort Study. Spine, 38 (25), 2208-2215. doi: 10.1097/brs.0000000000000013

A New Pre-Employment Functional Capacity Evaluation Predicts Longer Term Risk of Musculoskeletal Injury in Healthy Workers: A Prospective Cohort Study

2013

Journal Article

What do clinical optometrists like about their job?

Long, Jennifer, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Stapleton, Fiona (2013). What do clinical optometrists like about their job?. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 96 (5), 460-466. doi: 10.1111/cxo.12017

What do clinical optometrists like about their job?

2013

Journal Article

The perceived importance and the presence of creative potential in the health professional's work environment

Lukersmith, Sue and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2013). The perceived importance and the presence of creative potential in the health professional's work environment. Ergonomics, 56 (6), 922-934. doi: 10.1080/00140139.2013.779033

The perceived importance and the presence of creative potential in the health professional's work environment

2013

Journal Article

The contributions of human factors and ergonomics to a sustainable minerals industry

Horberry, Tim, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Fuller, Ruth (2013). The contributions of human factors and ergonomics to a sustainable minerals industry. Ergonomics, 56 (3), 556-564. doi: 10.1080/00140139.2012.718800

The contributions of human factors and ergonomics to a sustainable minerals industry

2013

Journal Article

Effect of control order on steering a simulated underground coal shuttle car

Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Zupanc, Christine and Wallis, Guy (2013). Effect of control order on steering a simulated underground coal shuttle car. Applied Ergonomics, 44 (2), 225-229. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2012.07.007

Effect of control order on steering a simulated underground coal shuttle car

2013

Journal Article

Visual feedback system to reduce errors while operating roof bolting machines

Steiner, Lisa J., Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Eiter, Brianna, Porter, William and Matty, Tim (2013). Visual feedback system to reduce errors while operating roof bolting machines. Journal of Safety Research, 44 (1), 37-44. doi: 10.1016/j.jsr.2012.06.003

Visual feedback system to reduce errors while operating roof bolting machines

2013

Journal Article

Developing computer competencies for eWorkers within call centres

Kirk, Elizabeth, Strong, Jenny and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2013). Developing computer competencies for eWorkers within call centres. Work, 46 (3), 283-295. doi: 10.3233/WOR-121533

Developing computer competencies for eWorkers within call centres

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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