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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2007

Journal Article

Performance consequences of alternating directional control-response compatibility: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator

Zupanc, Christine M., Burgess-Limerick, Robin J. and Wallis, Guy (2007). Performance consequences of alternating directional control-response compatibility: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator. Human Factors, 49 (4), 628-636. doi: 10.1518/001872007X215700

Performance consequences of alternating directional control-response compatibility: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator

2007

Journal Article

Ergonomic interventions at Vulcan Materials Company

Torma-Krajewski, J., Hipes, C., Steiner, L. and Burgess-Limerick, R. (2007). Ergonomic interventions at Vulcan Materials Company. Mining Engineering, November (11), 54-58.

Ergonomic interventions at Vulcan Materials Company

2007

Journal Article

Preventing equipment related injuries in underground U.S. coal mines

Burgess-Limerick, R. J. and Steiner, L. (2007). Preventing equipment related injuries in underground U.S. coal mines. Mining Engineering, October, 20-32.

Preventing equipment related injuries in underground U.S. coal mines

2007

Conference Publication

Age and compatibility effects on steering error and reaction time performance: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator

Zupanc, Christine, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Wallis, Guy (2007). Age and compatibility effects on steering error and reaction time performance: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator. 43rd Annual Conference of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia 2007, HFESA 2007, Perth, Western Australia, 26 -28 November 2007. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia.

Age and compatibility effects on steering error and reaction time performance: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator

2007

Journal Article

Implementation of the Participative Ergonomics for Manual tasks (PErforM) programme at four Australian underground coal mines

Burgess-Limerick, R., Straker, L., Pollock, C., Dennis, G., Leveritt, S. and Johnson, S. (2007). Implementation of the Participative Ergonomics for Manual tasks (PErforM) programme at four Australian underground coal mines. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 37 (2), 145-155. doi: 10.1016/j.ergon.2006.10.008

Implementation of the Participative Ergonomics for Manual tasks (PErforM) programme at four Australian underground coal mines

2007

Conference Publication

A longitudinal study investigating the validity of pre-employment functional testing

Legge, J. and Burgess-Limerick, R. (2007). A longitudinal study investigating the validity of pre-employment functional testing. A Healthy Society: Safe, Satisfied and Productive, Perth, 26-28 November, 2007. Baulkham Hills: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia.

A longitudinal study investigating the validity of pre-employment functional testing

2007

Journal Article

Equipment related issues and controls in the USA underground mining industry

Steiner, L. and Burgess-Limerick, R. (2007). Equipment related issues and controls in the USA underground mining industry. Ergonomics Australia, 21 (2), 4-11.

Equipment related issues and controls in the USA underground mining industry

2007

Conference Publication

An introduction to ManTRA: A tool for manual task risk assessment

Straker, L., Pollock, C., Burgess-Limerick, R. and Egeskov, R. (2007). An introduction to ManTRA: A tool for manual task risk assessment. A Healthy Society: Safe, Satisfied and Productive, Perth, 26-28 November, 2007. Baulkham Hills: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia.

An introduction to ManTRA: A tool for manual task risk assessment

2007

Book Chapter

Ergonomics for manual tasks

Burgess-Limerick, R. J. (2007). Ergonomics for manual tasks. Australian Master of OHS and Environment Guide. (pp. 261-278) edited by CCH Australia and Mayhew, Claire. North Ryde, NSW: CCH Australia.

Ergonomics for manual tasks

2007

Conference Publication

Age and compatibility effects on steering error and reaction time performance: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator

Zupanc, C., Burgess-Limerick, R. J. and Wallis, G. (2007). Age and compatibility effects on steering error and reaction time performance: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator. 43rd Annual Conference of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia. A Healthy Society: Safe, Satisfied and Productive, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 26-28 November 2007. Baulkham Hills: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia.

Age and compatibility effects on steering error and reaction time performance: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator

2007

Journal Article

Reliability of the JobFit System Pre-Employment Functional Assessment tool

Legge, J. and Burgess-Limerick, Robin J. (2007). Reliability of the JobFit System Pre-Employment Functional Assessment tool. Work, 28 (4), 299-312.

Reliability of the JobFit System Pre-Employment Functional Assessment tool

2007

Conference Publication

ITKids: Is paper IT work more physically variable than computer IT work for children?

Coleman, J., Straker, L., Burgess-Limerick, R. and Pollock, C. (2007). ITKids: Is paper IT work more physically variable than computer IT work for children?. A Healthy Society: Safe, Satisfied and Productive, Perth, 26-28 November, 2007. Baulkham Hills: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia.

ITKids: Is paper IT work more physically variable than computer IT work for children?

2006

Journal Article

Excerpts from CybErg 2005 discussion on preliminary guidelines for wise use of computers by children

Straker, L., Pollock, C. and Burgess-Limerick, R. J. (2006). Excerpts from CybErg 2005 discussion on preliminary guidelines for wise use of computers by children. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 36 (12), 1089-1095. doi: 10.1016/j.ergon.2006.09.010

Excerpts from CybErg 2005 discussion on preliminary guidelines for wise use of computers by children

2006

Journal Article

Towards evidence-based guidelines for wise use of computers by children

Straker, Leon, Pollock, Clare and Burgess-Limerick, Robin J. (2006). Towards evidence-based guidelines for wise use of computers by children. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 36 (12), 1045-1053. doi: 10.1016/j.ergon.2006.09.006

Towards evidence-based guidelines for wise use of computers by children

2006

Conference Publication

Equipment related injuries in NSW underground coal mines

Burgess-Limerick, R. J. (2006). Equipment related injuries in NSW underground coal mines. New Technology: Putting Macro and Micro into Context, Sydney NSW Australia, 20-22 November 2006. Baulkham Hills: The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia.

Equipment related injuries in NSW underground coal mines

2006

Conference Publication

ITKids: Is paper IT work more physically demanding than computer IT work for children?

Coleman, Jemma L., Straker, Leon M. and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2006). ITKids: Is paper IT work more physically demanding than computer IT work for children?. 42nd Annual Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Conference 2006, HFESA 2006, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 20-22 November 2006.

ITKids: Is paper IT work more physically demanding than computer IT work for children?

2006

Conference Publication

Coal train driver eye movement when approaching signals

McGaw, M. and Burgess-Limerick, R J (2006). Coal train driver eye movement when approaching signals. Maastricht, 10-14 July, 2006. Madison, WI: International Ergonomics Association.

Coal train driver eye movement when approaching signals

2006

Journal Article

Injuries associated with continuous miners, shuttle cars, load-haul-dump and personnel transport in New South Wales underground coal mines

Burgess-Limerick, R J and Steiner, L. (2006). Injuries associated with continuous miners, shuttle cars, load-haul-dump and personnel transport in New South Wales underground coal mines. Mining Technology. Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy: Section A, 115 (4), 160-168. doi: 10.1179/174328606X151033

Injuries associated with continuous miners, shuttle cars, load-haul-dump and personnel transport in New South Wales underground coal mines

2006

Conference Publication

Three current issues in office ergonomics: Visual display height, pointing devices and forearm support

Burgess-Limerick, R J and Cook, C. J. (2006). Three current issues in office ergonomics: Visual display height, pointing devices and forearm support. Maastricht, 10-14 July, 2006. Madison, WI: International Ergonomics Association.

Three current issues in office ergonomics: Visual display height, pointing devices and forearm support

2006

Conference Publication

Performance consequences of alternating directional control-response compatibility: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator

Zupanc, Christine M., Burgess-Limerick, Robin J. and Wallis, Guy (2006). Performance consequences of alternating directional control-response compatibility: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator. New Technology: Putting Macro and Micro into Context, Sydney, 20-22 November, 2006. Baulkham Hills: The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia.

Performance consequences of alternating directional control-response compatibility: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator

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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