~ HFESA 2023 National Conference, Adelaide, SA Missed the conference? Follow the link to hear a presentation by Sara Pazell, PhD, CPE in honour of the Ron
In this presentation, Dr Pazell used narrative storytelling to explain the work realities of threefictional, but relatable characters from different industry segments. Their experiences inform
Hosted by Tina WorthyGuests Dr Elise Crawford and Dr Sara Pazell In this webinar, we explore how to employ the discipline of design to create
Hosted by Dart Lindsley,Guest Dr Sara Pazell In every manmade job, place, and activity, design plays a pivotal role in shaping our experiences. Sadly, many
Hosted by Sharon ToddGuest Dr Sara Pazell Sharon Todd a CPE and the current president of the HFESA, chats to Sara Pazell BAppSci(OT), MBA, PhD,
Advances in technology, the Covid-19 pandemic and globalisation are all playing a part in transforming the world of worlk today and in the future. Elise
Image credit: Freepik When things seem messy, as they do when managing the complexity of people and performance, I often look at the fragmented parts
What happens when you explore general internet-accessible definitions of a designer? You find many terms to describe the varied scopes of work and design approaches
What a thrill to announce the release of the Ergonomics Insights book, the second publication in the Workplace Insights series. The series tells of real-world
Occupational psychosocial health risk assessment tools: Where do we look for the most meaningful, useful, and manageable guidance material? In the universe of work design,[i]
A business in the finance sector was designing a new, efficient way of working. They envisioned providing customer service in new space requiring less of
What helps YOU experience “flow”? When do you feel challenged to the just-right degree? For me, that flow comes from the construction of health and
We can dream big when we flip risk measures to health aspirations per a design platform. Psychosocial Risk is getting a lot of attention with
Co-teaching a university second-year undergraduate occupational therapy (OT) course led to the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of teaching and learning methods. This was
The Electric Heat-In-Transit Tanker (bitumen trailer) revolutionised the design of bituminous tankers. The new tanker improves efficiency in transit, reduces risk for exposure to hot
Before The diesel bath bucket is used in roadworks to contain diesel so that workers may dip long-handled tools, such as a shovel or rake,
Before Removal of Asphalt Paver tyres are conducted up to 4 times per month, as per preventative maintenance schedules. Task requires two persons to manoeuver
Before Plant operators used long-handed standard brooms to sweep fine dust into loads shovelled into wheelbarrows and then to bins. Task performed mostly at end
Before BiTac multi-laminate tape is used across structural joins in the asphalt mat, laid over many kilometres (e.g. Cooroy/Bielby project required 64km of tape). Each
A referral request was received owing to complaint of office noise following a worker complaint of distractions in an open-plan office environment. Upon further investigation,
Project: Manual handling during installation of the ISRI 6860 bus seat Installation of a newly procured driver seat ISRI 6860 into new and refurbished buses.
Discovery A team leader from central support services of a government organisation was required to work from home in response to an organisational approach to
Discovery An administrative worker complained of left shoulder/upper back/neck strain, headaches, migraines, nausea, and corresponding tightness in her right hip. The worker was right-hand dominant.She
Discovery A client recognised general issues among their team concerning sleep and fatigue. It was decided that an online seminar would assist the team to
Discovery Gym members repeatedly reported their complaints of stiffness and tightness in the upper back, shoulders, and neck. They voiced their concerns about tension headaches
Discovery A construction company, comprised of mostly male workers, wanted to address the health behaviours of their workforce. Meetings were held with crew and team
Discovery We were asked to consider the real estate footprint of a utilities company and help them work toward a contracted workspace distribution ratio per
Discovery A government organisation required assistance for pre- and post-occupancy fit-out through their design teams. ViVA health at work partnered with project management and interior
Discovery A financial services organisation approached ViVA health at work to help them understand design opportunities in their retail concept stores, with a focus on
Workplace assessment can benefit from exercise conditioning and yoga sciences: advanced ergonomics practitioners can take a systems approach to better reflect their understanding of complexity
How Good Work can be Driven Good work design is a global concept because it relates to human rights initiatives to ensure healthful and well
Distributed workforce management is not new, but the epic change of work design during pandemic management is a confronting yet opportunity-laden experience for most organisational
It’s in the DNA of the Human-Centred Organisation Good work design, underpinned by human-centred design, human factors, and ergonomics, is a concept that is emerging
Good work requires conditions in which creativity may flourish and innovation is encouraged. A tolerance for experimentation is required because novel ideas need to be
It was my great pleasure to facilitate a roundtable discussion at the 8th Annual OHS Leaders Summit, 13/14 March 2019, Brisbane, QLD, with my colleague Molly
Work as a Prescription for Health Positive design (Desment & Pohlmeyer, 2013) within an occupational framework, is a term that may be used to describe
Design practice involves taking risks[i], [ii]. Like the exposure of one’s soft underbelly, the disclosure of a new idea means allowing for vulnerability. An idea
This abstract has been developed from excerpts from the following research: Pazell, S. (Unpublished thesis: submitted for examination 31 Mar 2018): Good work design: Strategies
Human-centred design, or design for diversity, is an approach to achieve social justice. So, too, ergonomics (a practice underpinning human-centred design) is a process, not
This paper has been developed from excerpts from the following research: Pazell, S. (2018): Good work design: Strategies to embed human-centred design in organisations [published
Occupational Salutogenesis focuses on work and work systems that support health, well-being, productivity, and sustainability, rather than the factors that cause disease, illness, and injury
(This concept was presented at SIA Visions 2017, 22 May, Toowoomba, QLD) We talk about the development of a positive corporate leadership culture, sustainable business
The value of a human factors and ergonomics practice deserves examination. The methods can help a business elevate their programs beyond “injury prevention” toward “invention”. Ergonomics,
Positive thinking is a step toward good design. We have the opportunity to excite our workforce through structured, participative methods that empower workers to become
