Refereed Journal Articles

Pazell, A., Burgess-Limerick, R., Horberry, T., Davidson, P., (2016), Human-centred design in civil road construction, J Health & Safety Research & Practice 8(1), 3-12.

Plooy, A.M., Hill., A., Horswill, M.S., Cresp, A., Karamatic, R., Riek, S., Wallis, G.M., Burgess-Limerick, R., Zupanc, C., Hewett, D. & Watson, M.O. (2016). The efficacy of training colonoscope insertion skill on a physical model simulator. Endoscopy International Open, 4, E1252-E1260

Hill, A., Horswill, M.S., Plooy, A.M., Watson, M.O., Rowlands, L., Wallis, G.M., Riek, S., Burgess-Limerick, R., Zupanc, C., & Hewett, D.G. (2016). Assessment of colorectal polyp recognition skill: Development and construct validation of an objective test. Surgical Endoscopy. doi:10.1007/s00464-016-5243-9

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2016). Measuring and managing workplace whole-body vibration exposures. Acoustics Australia, 44, 129-135.

Horberry, T., Burgess-Limerick, R., Cooke, T. & Steiner, L. (2016) Improving mining equipment safety through human-centered design? Ergonomics in Design, 24(3) 29-34.

Burgess-Limerick, R. & Lynas, D. (2016) Long duration measurements of whole-body vibration exposures associated with surface coal mining equipment compared to previous short-duration measurements. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 13, 339-345.

Zupanc, C., Burgess-Limerick, R., Hill, A., Riek, S., Wallis, G., Plooy, A., Horswill, M., Watson, M., & Hewett, D.G. (2015). A competency framework for colonoscopy training derived from cognitive task analysis techniques and expert review. BMC Medical Education, 15:216.

Wester, J. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2015). Using a task-based risk assessment process (EDEEP) to improve equipment design safety: A case study of an exploration drill rig. Mining Technology special issue, 124, 69-72.

Burgess-Limerick, R. & Lynas, D. (2015) An iOS application for evaluating whole-body vibration within a workplace risk management process. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 12, D137-D142.

Horberry, T. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2015) Applying a human-centred process to re-design equipment and work environments. Safety, 1, 7-15.

Burgess-Limerick, R. & Lynas, D.  (in press) An iOS application for evaluating whole-body vibration within a workplace risk management process. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene.

Wolfgang, R., Di Corletto, L., & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2014) Can an iPod Touch be used to assess whole-body vibration associated with mining equipment? The Annals of Occupational Hygiene, 58, 1200-1204.

Burgess-Limerick, R., Horberry, T., & Steiner, L. (2014). Bow-tie analysis of a fatal underground coal mine collision. Ergonomics Australia. 10:2

Wolfgang, R. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2014) Whole-body vibration exposure of haul truck drivers at a surface coal mine. Applied Ergonomics, 45, 1700-1704.

Towers, J., Burgess-Limerick, R. & Riek, S. (2014) Current 3-D Audio Sounds Enable Head-up Monitoring of Interrelated Spatial Elements within a Visual Display. Human Factors. DOI: 10.1177/0018720814536443

Wolfgang, R. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2014) Using consumer electronic devices to estimate whole-body vibration exposure. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 11:6, D77-D81.

Cloete, S., Burgess-Limerick, R., Zupanc, C., & Wallis, G. (2014). Control order and visuomotor strategy development for joystick-steered underground shuttle cars. Human Factors. DOI: 10.1177/0018720814522295

Zupanc, C., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Wallis, G. (2014) Strategy affects compatibility:  Evidence from an underground coal mine shuttle car simulator. Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science. DOI: 10.1080/1463922X.2013.857738

Lynas, D., Burgess-Limerick, R & Kirsch, P. (2014) Causes of Slips, Trips and Falls in surface and underground coal mines. Journal of Safety and Health Research and Practice, 6, 2-7.

Steiner, L., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Porter, W. (2014).  Directional control-response compatibility relationships assessed by physical simulation of an underground bolting machine. Human Factors, 56, 384-391.

Lynas, D. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2013).  Participative Ergonomics Case Study: Coal Handling Train Crew. Ergonomics Australia. 10:1.

Steiner, L. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (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, 224-234.

Legge, J. Burgess-Limerick, R. & Peters, G. (2013). A new pre-employment functional capacity evaluation predicts longer-term risk of musculoskeletal injury in healthy workers. Spine, 38, 2208-2215.

Steiner, L., Burgess-Limerick, R., Eiter, B., Porter, W., & Matty, T. (2013). Visual Warning System to Reduce Errors While Operating Roof Bolting Machines. Journal of Safety Research, 44, 37-44.

Lukersmith, S. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2013). The perceived importance and the presence of creative potential in the health professional’s work environment. Ergonomics, 56, 922-934.

Long, J., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Stapleton, F. (2013). Personal consequences of work-related physical discomfort: an exploratory study. Clinical and Experimental Optometry.

Long, J., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Stapleton, F. (2013). What do optometrists like about their job.  Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 96, 460-466.

Kirk, L., Strong, J., & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2013). Developing Ergonomic Competencies for eWorkers within Call Centres. Work, 46, 283-295.

Burgess-Limerick, R., Zupanc, C., & Wallis, G. (2013). Effect of control order on steering a simulated underground coal shuttle car. Applied Ergonomics, 44, 225-229.

Horberry, T., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Fuller, R. (2012) The Contributions of Human Factors and Ergonomics to a Sustainable Minerals Industry. Ergonomics, 56, 556-564.

Burgess-Limerick, R. Joy, J., Cooke, T. & Horberry, T. (2012). EDEEP - An innovative process for improving the safety of mining equipment. Minerals 2, 272-282.

Burgess-Limerick, R.  (2012). How on earth moving equipment can ISO2631 be used to evaluate WBV exposure? Journal of Safety and Health Research and Practice. 4(2), 13-21.

Burgess-Limerick, R.,  Zupanc, C. & Wallis, G. (2012). Directional control-response compatibility of joystick steered shuttle cars. Ergonomics, 55, 1278-1283.

Plooy, A.M., Hill, A.., Horswill, M., Cresp, A., Watson, M.O., Ooi. S-Y., Riek, S., Wallis, G., Burgess-Limerick., & Hewett, D.G. (2012). Construct validity of a physical model colonoscopy simulator. GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 76, 144-150

Towers, J., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Riek, S. (2012) Improving 3-D Audio Localisation through the Provision of Supplementary Spatial Audio Cues. The Open Ergonomics Journal, 5, 1-9.

Hill, A., Horswill, M.S., Plooy, A.P., Watson, M.O., Karamatic, R., Basit, T.A., Wallis, G.M., Riek, S., Burgess-Limerick, R. & Hewett, D.G. (2012). Assessing the realism of colonoscopy simulation: the development of an instrument and systematic comparison of 4 simulators. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 75, 631-640. a60

Burgess-Limerick, R., Cotea, C., Pietrzak, E., & Fleming, P. (2011). Human Systems Integration in Defence and Civilian Industries. Australian Defence Force Journal, 186, 51-60 a59

Burgess-Limerick R. (2011). Avoiding collisions in underground mines. Ergonomics Australia – HFESA 2011 Conference Edition, 2011 11:7.

Long J. Ko Y. Lau C. Burgess-Limerick R. Stapleton F. (2011). Developing strategies for reducing work-related discomfort in optometry students. Ergonomics Australia – HFESA 2011 Conference Edition, 11:44.

Long, J., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Stapleton, F. (2011). Toward a more comfortable profession – disseminating ergonomics information to Australian optometrists. Ergonomics Australia, 7:1

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2011). Human factors and ergonomics in the minerals industry (editorial). The Ergonomics Open Journal, 4 (Suppl. 2-M1), 61.

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2011). Injuries associated with underground coal mining equipment. The Ergonomics Open Journal, 4, (Suppl. 2-M1), 62-73.

Zupanc, C., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Wallis, G. (2011). Effect of Age on Learning to Drive a Virtual Coal Mine Shuttle Car. The Ergonomics Open Journal, 4, (Suppl. 2-M1), 112-124.

Tichon, J., & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2011). A Review of Virtual Reality as a Medium for Safety Related Training in Mining. Journal of Health & Safety Research & Practice, 3, 33-40. a54

Burgess-Limerick, R., Krupenia, V., Wallis, G., Pratim-Bannerjee, A., & Steiner, L. (2010). Directional control-response relationships for mining equipment. Ergonomics, 53, 748-757. a53

Burgess-Limerick, R., Krupenia, V., Zupanc, C., Wallis, G., & Steiner, L. (2010). Reducing control selection errors associated with underground bolting equipment.  Applied Ergonomics, 41, 549-555. a52

Straker, L., Maslen, B.A., Burgess-Limerick, R., Johnson, P., & Dennerlein, J. (2010). Evidence-based guidelines for the wise use of computers by children: Physical development guidelines. Ergonomics, 53, 458-477. a51

Straker, L., Skoss, R., Burnett, A., & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2009), Effect of visual display height on modelled upper and lower cervical gravitational moment, muscle capacity and relative strain. Ergonomics, 52, 1215-1225. a50

Straker, L., Maslen, B.A., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Pollock, C. (2009) Children have less variable postures and muscle activities when using new electronic information technology compared with old paper based information technology. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 19, e132-e143. a49

Straker, L., Burgess-Limerick, R., Pollock, C. & Maslen, B. (2009) The effect of forearm support on children’s head, neck and upper limb posture and muscle activity during computer use. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 19, 965-974. a48

Straker, L., Burgess-Limerick, R., Pollock, & Maslen, B. (2009). The influence of desk and display design on posture and muscle activity variability whilst performing information technology tasks. Applied Ergonomics. 40, 852-859. a47

Straker, L.M., Coleman, J., Skoss, R., Maslen, B.A., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Pollock, C. (2008).  A comparison of posture and muscle activity during tablet computer, desktop computer and paper use by young children. Ergonomics, 51, 540-555. a46

Straker, L., Burgess-Limerick, R., Pollock, C., Coleman, J., Skoss, R., & Maslen B. (2008) Children’s posture and muscle activity at different computer display heights and during paper information technology use, Human Factors, 50, 49-61. a45

Straker, L., Burgess-Limerick, R., Pollock, C., Murray, K., Netto, K., Coleman, J., & Skoss, R. (2008) The impact of computer display height and desk design on muscle activity during information technology work by young adults.  Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 18, 606-607. a44

Straker, L., Pollock, C., Burgess-Limerick, R.  Skoss, R., & Coleman, J. (2008) The impact of computer display height and desk design on muscle activity during information technology work by young adults. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 18, 336-349. a43

Torma-Krajewski, J., Hipes, C., Steiner, L., & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2007) Ergonomic Interventions at Vulcan Materials Company.  Mining Engineering. November, 54-58. a42

Burgess-Limerick, R. & Steiner, L. (2007) Opportunities for preventing equipment related injuries in underground coal mines in the USA. Mining Engineering. October, 20-32. a41

Steiner, L. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2007). Equipment related issues and controls in the USA underground coal mining industry. Ergonomics Australia, 21, 4-12. a40

Zupanc, C., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Wallis, G. (2007). Performance as a consequence of alternating Control-Response compatibility: Evidence from a coal mine shuttle car simulator. Human Factors, 49, 628-636. a39

Legge, J., & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2007). Reliability of the JobFit System Pre-Employment Functional Assessment Tool. Work. 28, 299-312. a38

Burgess-Limerick, R., Straker, L., Pollock, C., Dennis, G., Leveritt, S., & Johnson, S. (2007). Participative ergonomics for manual tasks in coal mining. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 37, 145-155. a37

Straker, L. Burgess-Limerick, R. & Pollock, C. (2006) Towards evidence based guidelines for wise use of computers by children. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 36,1045-1053. a36

Straker, L., Pollock, C., & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2006). Excerpts from CybErg 2005 discussion on preliminary guidelines for wise use of computers by children International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 36, 1089-1095. a35

Burgess-Limerick, R. & 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 (TIMM A) 115, 160-168. a34

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2005). Reducing injury risks associated with underground coal mining equipment. Ergonomics Australia, 19(2), 14-20. a33

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2004). Ron Cumming Memorial Lecture 2004. A tale of two acronyms: PErforM and ManTRA. Ergonomics Australia, 18(4), 10-13. a32

Cook, C., & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2004). The effect of forearm support on musculoskeletal discomfort during call centre work Applied Ergonomics. 35, 337-342. a31

Cook, C., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Papalia, S. (2004) The effect of upper extremity support on upper extremity posture and muscle activity during keyboard use. Applied Ergonomics, 35, 285-292. a30

Cook, C., Burgess-Limerick, R. & Papalia, S. (2004). The effect of wrists rests during keyboard use with forearm support. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 33, 463-472. a29

Straker, L., Burgess-Limerick, R., Egeskov, R., & Pollock, C. (2004). A randomised and controlled trial of a participative ergonomics program (PErforM). Ergonomics, 47, 166-188. a28

Zupanc, C. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2003). Issues related to the wearing of fall-arrest harnesses in the construction Industry. Ergonomics Australia, 17(3), 18-24. a27

Cook, C., & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2003). Guidelines for computer workstations. Ergonomics Australia, 17(1), 19-37. a26

Burgess-Limerick, R. (2003). Stoop, squat, or something in-between. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 31, 143-148. a25

Burgess-Limerick, R., Shemmell, J.,  Barry, B., Carson, R. & Abernethy, B. (2001) Spontaneous transitions in lifting. Human Movement Science 20, 549-562. a24

Roberts, A. B., Mon-Williams, M., Tresilian, J. R. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2000). The progressive refinement of a striking action during childhood. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 42, 518-524. a23

Burgess-Limerick, R., Mon-Williams, M., & Coppard, V. (2000) Visual display height. Human Factors. 42, 140-150. a22

Burgess-Limerick, R., & Green, W. (2000). Using Multiple Case Studies in Ergonomics: An Example of Pointing Device Use. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 26, 381-388. a21

Carlson, T., Macdonald, D., Gorely, T., Hanrahan, S., & Burgess-Limerick, R. (2000). Implementing criterion-referenced assessment within a multi-disciplinary university department. Higher Education Research & Development, 19, 103-116. a20

Cook, C., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Chang, S. (2000). The prevalence of neck and upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms in computer mouse users. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 26, 347-356. a19

Burgess-Limerick, R. Shemmell, J., Scadden, R., & Plooy, A. (1999) Wrist posture during pointing device use. Clinical Biomechanics, 14, 280-286. a18

Burgess-Limerick, R., Plooy, A., Fraser, K. & Ankrum, D.R. (1999). The Influence of Computer Monitor Height on Head and Neck Posture. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 23, 171-179. a17

Mon-Williams, M., Burgess-Limerick, R, Plooy, A., & Wann, J. (1999). Vertical gaze direction and postural adjustment: An extension of the Heuer model. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 5, 35-53. a16

Burgess-Limerick, R., Plooy, A., & Ankrum, D. (1998). The Effect of Imposed and Self-selected Computer Monitor Height on Posture and Gaze Angle. Clinical Biomechanics, 13, 584-592. a15

Burgess-Limerick , R. & Abernethy, B. (1998) Effect of Load Distance on Self-Selected Manual Lifting Technique. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 22, 367-372. a14

Burgess-Limerick, T. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (1998). Conversational interviews and multiple-case research in psychology. Australian Journal of Psychology, 50, 63-70. a13

Mon-Williams, M., Plooy, A., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Wann, J. (1998). Gaze angle: A possible mechanism of visual stress in virtual reality headsets. Ergonomics, 41, 280-285. a12

Burgess-Limerick., R., & Abernethy, B. (1997). Qualitatively different modes of manual lifting. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 19, 413-417/ a11

Burgess-Limerick, R., & Abernethy, B. (1997). Towards a quantitative definition of manual lifting postures. Human Factors, 39, 141-148. a10

Burgess-Limerick, R., Abernethy, B., Neal., R.J., & Kippers, V. (1995). Self-selected manual lifting technique: Functional consequences of interjoint coordination. Human Factors, 37, 395-411. a9

Wing, A., Clapp, S. & Burgess-Limerick, R. (1995). Standing stability in the frontal plane determined by lateral forces applied to the hip. Gait & Posture, 3, 38-42. a8

Abernethy, B., Burgess-Limerick, R., & Parks, S. (1994). Contrasting approaches to the study of motor expertise. Quest, 46, 186-198. a7

Burgess-Limerick, R., Abernethy, B., & Limerick, B. (1994) Identifying underlying assumptions is an integral part of research: An example from motor control. Theory & Psychology, 4, 139-146. a6

Burgess-Limerick, R., Abernethy, B., & Neal, R.J. (1993). Technical note: Relative phase quantifies interjoint coordination. Journal of Biomechanics, 26, 91-94. a5

Burgess-Limerick, R., Neal, R.J., & Abernethy, B. (1992). Against relative timing in movement kinematics. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 44A, 705-722. a4

Burgess-Limerick, R., Abernethy, B. & Neal, R.J. (1991a). Experience and backswing variability: A serendipitous observation. Human Movement Science, 10, 621-627. a3

Burgess-Limerick, R., Abernethy, B. & Neal, R.J. (1991b). Note: A statistical problem in testing critical phase angle invariance. Journal of Motor Behavior, 22, 301-303. a2

Burgess, R. & Neal, R.J. (1989). Document holder usage when reading and writing. Clinical Biomechanics, 4, 151-154. a1