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)

81 - 100 of 224 works

2013

Journal Article

Participatory ergonomics case study: coal handling train crew operations

Lynas, D. and Burgess-Limerick, R. (2013). Participatory ergonomics case study: coal handling train crew operations. Ergonomics Australia, 10 (1), 1-11.

Participatory ergonomics case study: coal handling train crew operations

2013

Conference Publication

The earth moving equipment safety round table equipment design evaluation for equipment procurement process

Burgess-Limerick, R. and Joy, J. (2013). The earth moving equipment safety round table equipment design evaluation for equipment procurement process. 23rd World Mining Congress, Montreal, Canada, 11-15 August 2013. Montreal, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.

The earth moving equipment safety round table equipment design evaluation for equipment procurement process

2012

Journal Article

EDEEP - an innovative process for improving the safety of mining equipment

Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Joy, Jim, Cooke, Tristan and Horberry, Tim (2012). EDEEP - an innovative process for improving the safety of mining equipment. Minerals, 2 (4), 272-282. doi: 10.3390/min2040272

EDEEP - an innovative process for improving the safety of mining equipment

2012

Journal Article

How on earth moving equipment can ISO 2631.1 be used to evaluate whole body vibration?

Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2012). How on earth moving equipment can ISO 2631.1 be used to evaluate whole body vibration?. Journal of Safety and Health Research and Practice, 4 (2), 14-21.

How on earth moving equipment can ISO 2631.1 be used to evaluate whole body vibration?

2012

Journal Article

Construct validation of a physical model colonsocopy simulator

Plooy, Annaliese M., Hill, Andrew, Horswill, Mark S., Cresp, Alanna St.G., Watson, Marcus O., Ooi, Soong-Yuan, Riek, Stephan, Wallis, Guy M., Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Hewett, David G. (2012). Construct validation of a physical model colonsocopy simulator. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 76 (1), 144-150. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2012.03.246

Construct validation of a physical model colonsocopy simulator

2012

Journal Article

Improving 3-D Audio Localisation through the Provision of Supplementary Spatial Audio Cues

Towers, John, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Riek, Stephan (2012). Improving 3-D Audio Localisation through the Provision of Supplementary Spatial Audio Cues. The Ergonomics Open Journal, 5, 1-9.

Improving 3-D Audio Localisation through the Provision of Supplementary Spatial Audio Cues

2012

Journal Article

Assessing the realism of colonoscopy simulation: The development of an instrument and systematic comparison of 4 simulators

Hill, Andrew, Horswill, Mark S., Plooy, Annaliese M., Watson, Marcus O., Karamatic, Rozemary, Basit, Tabinda A., Wallis, Guy M., Riek, Stephan, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Hewett, David G. (2012). Assessing the realism of colonoscopy simulation: The development of an instrument and systematic comparison of 4 simulators. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 75 (3), 631-640. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2011.10.030

Assessing the realism of colonoscopy simulation: The development of an instrument and systematic comparison of 4 simulators

2012

Conference Publication

Steering performance and dynamic complexity in a simulated underground mining vehicle

Cloete, Steven, Zupanc, Christine, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Wallis, Guy (2012). Steering performance and dynamic complexity in a simulated underground mining vehicle. 56th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Boston, MA, United States, 21-26 October 2012. Thousand Oaks, CA, United States: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/1071181312561386

Steering performance and dynamic complexity in a simulated underground mining vehicle

2012

Journal Article

Directional control–response compatibility of joystick steered shuttle cars

Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Zupanc, Christine M. and Wallis, Guy (2012). Directional control–response compatibility of joystick steered shuttle cars. Ergonomics, 55 (10), 1278-1283. doi: 10.1080/00140139.2012.700328

Directional control–response compatibility of joystick steered shuttle cars

2012

Conference Publication

Control measures for avoiding collisions in underground mines

Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2012). Control measures for avoiding collisions in underground mines. Occupational Safety in Transport Conference 2012, Gold Coast, Qld., Australia, 20-21 September 2012. Kelvin Grove, Qld., Australia: CARRS-Q, Queensland University of Technology.

Control measures for avoiding collisions in underground mines

2012

Book Chapter

Manual tasks

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2012). Manual tasks. Australian master work health and safety guide. (pp. 575-594) edited by Cormack E. Dunn and Sue Chennell. North Ryde, NSW, Australia: CCH Australia.

Manual tasks

2012

Conference Publication

Revisiting injury narratives to pinpoint human factor issues associated with surface mobile mining equipment

Cooke, T., Horberry, T. and Burgess-Limerick, R. (2012). Revisiting injury narratives to pinpoint human factor issues associated with surface mobile mining equipment. Occupational Safety in Transport Conference 2012, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 20-21 September 2012. Kelvin Grove, Qld., Australia: CARRS-Q, Queensland University of Technology.

Revisiting injury narratives to pinpoint human factor issues associated with surface mobile mining equipment

2012

Conference Publication

Work-related musculoskeletal discomfort and injuries in Australian optometrists

Long, Jennifer, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Stapleton, Fiona (2012). Work-related musculoskeletal discomfort and injuries in Australian optometrists. 18th World Congress on Ergonomics, Recife, Brazil, 12-16 February 2012. Amsterdam, Netherlands: IOS Press. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0399-1864

Work-related musculoskeletal discomfort and injuries in Australian optometrists

2012

Conference Publication

Work-related discomfort in the optometry profession-whose responsibility?

Long, Jennifer, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Stapleton, Fiona (2012). Work-related discomfort in the optometry profession-whose responsibility?. 48th Annual Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Conference, Canberra, Australia, 11-14 November 2012.

Work-related discomfort in the optometry profession-whose responsibility?

2012

Book Chapter

Biomechanical hazards

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2012). Biomechanical hazards. The core body of knowledge for generalist OHS professionals. (pp. 1-16) edited by Health and Safety Professionals Alliance. Tullamarine, Vic., Australia: Safety Institute of Australia.

Biomechanical hazards

2012

Journal Article

Work-related discomfort in the optometry profession – whose responsibility?

Long, Jennifer, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Staoleton, Fiona (2012). Work-related discomfort in the optometry profession – whose responsibility?. Ergonomics Australia, 10 (6).

Work-related discomfort in the optometry profession – whose responsibility?

2011

Journal Article

A review of virtual reality as a medium for safety related training in mining

Tichon, Jennifer and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2011). A review of virtual reality as a medium for safety related training in mining. Journal of Health and Safety, Research and Practice, 3 (1), 33-40.

A review of virtual reality as a medium for safety related training in mining

2011

Journal Article

Developing strategies for reducing work-related discomfort in optometry students

Long, Jennifer, Lau, Christopher, Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Stapleton, Fiona and Ko, Yean Loe (Chloe) (2011). Developing strategies for reducing work-related discomfort in optometry students. Ergonomics Australia, 11 (44), 1-6.

Developing strategies for reducing work-related discomfort in optometry students

2011

Journal Article

Human systems integration in defence and civilian industries

Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Cotea, Cristina, Pietrzak, Eva and Fleming, Peter (2011). Human systems integration in defence and civilian industries. Australian Defence Force Journal (186), 51-60.

Human systems integration in defence and civilian industries

2011

Journal Article

Injuries associated with underground coal mining equipment

Burgess-Limerick Robin (2011). Injuries associated with underground coal mining equipment. The Ergonomics Open Journal, 4 (Suppl. 2-M1), 62-73. doi: 10.2174/1875934301104010062

Injuries associated with underground coal mining equipment

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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