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HFESA Tasmania Conference Highlights: Measuring Psycho-Social Risk with the APHIRM TOOLKIT

Posted by Alison Heller-Ono on January 13, 2026

I recently returned from another fabulous Human Factors and Ergonomics Conference in Tasmania, Australia (HFESA December 1-3, 2025). I’ve shared in the past how much I enjoy an international ergonomics perspective and endeavor to attend global ergo summits for the camaraderie, perspectives, and learnings these events offer. This one did not disappoint! I was fortunate to present my latest research on chairs as a system and the Chair Assessment System (CAS)

What I found most interesting this year is the continued focus on psychosocial risk at work, a recognized global problem.  New methods are now available to

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Three Decades of Ergo-Process Models

Posted by Alison Heller-Ono on February 25, 2025

This year, we celebrate Worksite International’s 32nd anniversary! This blog reflects our achievements over three decades of work in the ergonomics marketplace.

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Ergonomics Down Under: Key Insights from 2024 HFESA Brisbane, Australia

Posted by Alison Heller-Ono on January 15, 2025

 

I love combining international travel with international conference participation. This article is a synopsis of lessons learned from several keynotes and presentations at the HFESA Ergonomics conference I attended and delivered (with great excitement) in Brisbane, AU on November 25-27, 2024.

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WINetwork: A Global Ergonomics Community

Posted by Alison Heller-Ono on January 10, 2023

The pandemic has changed our sense of community.  During the pandemic, everything changed. Most of us were forced to transition from working in the office to working from home and online. In the process, we learned how to adapt and connect worldwide. Online communities thrived during the pandemic and continue today. The WINetwork is an example of unifying the ergonomics community globally.  

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