Visual ergonomics is a branch of ergonomics which specialises in vision and how we see the world around us.
Here is a formal definition of visual ergonomics
Here is a practical article which explains some of the applications of visual ergonomics to work and leisure tasks:
Long J and Richter H (2014) Visual ergonomics at work and leisure
WORK 47 (3): 419-420 (Long and Richter 2014 Visual Ergonomics at Work and Leisure PDF)
The words “ergonomics” and “human factors” are sometimes used interchangeably. How are they similar? How are they different? (PDF)
Here are the conferences and events that I will be speaking at in 2018:
“Visual Ergonomics in Control Rooms – An Example of Creativity in Practice” at the International Ergonomics Association Triennial Congress, Florence, Italy.
“Ergonomics in the Future World: Challenges and opportunities for the HFE Practitioner & Researcher in Cultural Contexts Worldwide”. Panel member at plenary session representing Australia and New Zealand. International Ergonomics Association Triennial Congress, Florence, Italy.
“What every ergonomist needs to know about blue light” at Knowledge Through Networking & Sharing (KTNS) 2018, Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia (VIC branch), Melbourne, Australia.
Previous seminars and conferences from the past few years:
“New work practices create new challenges for vision and posture” at the Australian Physiotherapy Association Momentum2017 Conference, Sydney, Australia.
“Making ergonomics sexy for non-ergonomists” poster at the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA) 2017 Annual Conference, Wollongong, Australia.
