Robin Burgess-Limerick

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Professor

Robin Burgess-Limerick

Positions

Affiliate of Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre : Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre : Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Professorial Research Fellow : Sustainable Minerals Institute : Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Overview

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

Works

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All (225) Book (7) Journal Article (113) Other Outputs (13) Edited Outputs (1) Conference Publication (75) Book Chapter (16)

Featured

2014

Journal Article

Using consumer electronic devices to estimate whole-body vibration exposure

Wolfgang, Rebecca and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2014). Using consumer electronic devices to estimate whole-body vibration exposure. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 11 (6), D77-D81. doi: 10.1080/15459624.2014.888073

Using consumer electronic devices to estimate whole-body vibration exposure

Featured

2014

Journal Article

Directional control-response compatibility relationships assessed by physical simulation of an underground bolting machine

Steiner, Lisa, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Porter, William (2014). Directional control-response compatibility relationships assessed by physical simulation of an underground bolting machine. Human Factors, 56 (2), 384-391. doi: 10.1177/0018720813490953

Directional control-response compatibility relationships assessed by physical simulation of an underground bolting machine

2025

Book

Human systems integration for mining automation

Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Horberry, Tim, Lynas, Danellie, Hill, Andrew and Haight, Joel M (2025). Human systems integration for mining automation. Boca Raton, FL United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781003380887

Human systems integration for mining automation

2024

Other Outputs

Human aspects of automation and new technology in mining: integrating people and technology through human-centred design

Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Horberry, Tim, Lynas, Danellie, Hill, Andrew and Haight, Joel (2024). Human aspects of automation and new technology in mining: integrating people and technology through human-centred design. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: ACARP.

Human aspects of automation and new technology in mining: integrating people and technology through human-centred design

2024

Other Outputs

Automation experience with a global perspective – an assessment of the automation impact on worker safety and health

Haight, Joel and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2024). Automation experience with a global perspective – an assessment of the automation impact on worker safety and health. Pittsburgh, PA, United States: University of Pittsburgh.

Automation experience with a global perspective – an assessment of the automation impact on worker safety and health

2024

Book Chapter

Continuous whole body vibration measurement at two surface coal mines

Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Bialkowski, Konstanty and Lynas, Danellie (2024). Continuous whole body vibration measurement at two surface coal mines. Mine safety and health handbook: approaches from the field. (pp. 751-762) edited by Emily J. Haas. Englewood, CO, United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.

Continuous whole body vibration measurement at two surface coal mines

2024

Book Chapter

Human factors safety and health leading indicators for the mining industry

Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Hill, Andrew and Lynas, Danellie (2024). Human factors safety and health leading indicators for the mining industry. Mine safety and health handbook: Approaches from the field. (pp. 181-202) edited by Emily J. Haas. Englewood, CO United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.

Human factors safety and health leading indicators for the mining industry

2024

Book Chapter

Human-centered design of collision awareness systems for surface mining operations

Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2024). Human-centered design of collision awareness systems for surface mining operations. Mine safety and health handbook: approaches from the field. (pp. 575-591) edited by Emily J. Haas. Englewood, CO, United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.

Human-centered design of collision awareness systems for surface mining operations

2023

Other Outputs

Human Factors Aspects of Tyre Handling Equipment Design and Operation Examined within an EMESRT Control Framework Approach

Pazell, Sara, Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Boyle, Mike (2023). Human Factors Aspects of Tyre Handling Equipment Design and Operation Examined within an EMESRT Control Framework Approach. Brisbane, QLD Australia: ACARP.

Human Factors Aspects of Tyre Handling Equipment Design and Operation Examined within an EMESRT Control Framework Approach

2023

Other Outputs

Continuous Monitoring of Whole-Body Vibration and Jolts and Jars Associated with Operating Earth Moving Equipment at Surface Coal Mines

Burgess-Limerick, Robin and Bialkowski, Konstanty (2023). Continuous Monitoring of Whole-Body Vibration and Jolts and Jars Associated with Operating Earth Moving Equipment at Surface Coal Mines. Brisbane, QLD Australia: ACARP.

Continuous Monitoring of Whole-Body Vibration and Jolts and Jars Associated with Operating Earth Moving Equipment at Surface Coal Mines

2022

Other Outputs

Case-study of human-centred design of new technology in mining

Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2022). Case-study of human-centred design of new technology in mining. Brisbane, QLD Australia: ACARP.

Case-study of human-centred design of new technology in mining

2022

Other Outputs

Human-system integration risk assessment for automation in mining

Hassall, Maureen, Seligmann, Ben, Burgess-Limerick, Robin, Lynas, Danellie and Haight, Joel (2022). Human-system integration risk assessment for automation in mining. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Human-system integration risk assessment for automation in mining

2022

Conference Publication

Predicting human-system interaction risks associated with autonomous systems in mining

Hassall, Maureen, Seligmann, Ben, Lynas, Danellie, Haight, Joel and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2022). Predicting human-system interaction risks associated with autonomous systems in mining. AHFE International Conference, New York, NY, United States, 24-28 July 2022. New York, NY, United States: AHFE International. doi: 10.54941/ahfe1002313

Predicting human-system interaction risks associated with autonomous systems in mining

2021

Journal Article

The NIOSH mine automation partnership; A collaboration between industry, government, labor, professional organizations and academia

Haight, Joel M., Ruff, Todd, Steiner, Lisa, Schafrik, Steven J. and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2021). The NIOSH mine automation partnership; A collaboration between industry, government, labor, professional organizations and academia. Mining Engineering, 73 (11), 30-32.

The NIOSH mine automation partnership; A collaboration between industry, government, labor, professional organizations and academia

2021

Journal Article

Why do haul truck fatal accidents keep occurring?

Bellanca, Jennica L., Ryan, Margaret E., Orr, Timothy J. and Burgess-Limerick, Robin J. (2021). Why do haul truck fatal accidents keep occurring?. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 38 (2), 1019-1029. doi: 10.1007/s42461-021-00410-1

Why do haul truck fatal accidents keep occurring?

2020

Journal Article

Whole-body vibration associated with underground coal mining equipment in Australia

Lynas, Danellie and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2020). Whole-body vibration associated with underground coal mining equipment in Australia. Applied Ergonomics, 89 103162, 103162. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103162

Whole-body vibration associated with underground coal mining equipment in Australia

2020

Journal Article

Human-systems integration for the safe implementation of automation

Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2020). Human-systems integration for the safe implementation of automation. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 37 (6), 1799-1806. doi: 10.1007/s42461-020-00248-z

Human-systems integration for the safe implementation of automation

2020

Journal Article

A human-centered approach to the redesign of a bitumen trailer

Pazell, Sara and Burgess-Limerick, Robin (2020). A human-centered approach to the redesign of a bitumen trailer. Ergonomics in Design: The Quarterly of Human Factors Applications, 29 (1), 4-13. doi: 10.1177/1064804620908350

A human-centered approach to the redesign of a bitumen trailer

2020

Conference Publication

Continuous monitoring of whole-body vibration associated with surface mining equipment

Burgess-Limerick, R., Bialkowski, K., Stancombe, A. and Lynas, D. (2020). Continuous monitoring of whole-body vibration associated with surface mining equipment. 2020 SME Annual Conference and Expo, Phoenix, AZ United States, 23 - 26 February 2020. Englewood, CO United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.

Continuous monitoring of whole-body vibration associated with surface mining equipment

2020

Conference Publication

Human-systems integration for the safe implementation of automation in mining

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2020). Human-systems integration for the safe implementation of automation in mining. 2020 SME Annual Conference and Expo, Phoenix, AZ United States, 23 - 26 February 2020. Englewood, CO United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.

Human-systems integration for the safe implementation of automation in mining

Funding

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 - 2026

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

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Supervision

Availability

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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