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Ergonomics Best Paper Award

Created 01 Jan 2006| Updated 01 Jun 2023 | 18 articles

This award, formerly the Liberty Mutual Award, recognises the paper published in the journal Ergonomics that best contributes to the advancement of the practice of ergonomics, as judged by the editors. The Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety and the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF) established the Liberty Mutual Award to promote excellence in safety and health research.

Browse the award-winning papers below. For a list of the shortlisted articles for the 2023 Award, click here.

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Article
Interactive effects of task load and music tempo on psychological, psychophysiological, and behavioural outcomes during simulated driving
Costas I. Karageorghis, Garry Kuan, Elias Mouchlianitis, William Payre, Luke W. Howard, Nick Reed & Andrew M. Parkes

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 65, Number: 7 (03 Jul 2022)

Published online: 17 Jan 2022
AbstractforInteractive effects of task load and music tempo on psychological, psychophysiological, and behavioural outcomes during simulated driving | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Bra-body armour integration, breast discomfort and breast injury associated with wearing body armour
Celeste E. Coltman, Brooke R. Brisbine & Julie R. Steele

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 64, Number: 12 (02 Dec 2021)

Published online: 03 Aug 2021
AbstractforBra-body armour integration, breast discomfort and breast injury associated with wearing body armour | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Job rotation and work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a fatigue-failure perspective
Amir Mehdizadeh, Alexander Vinel, Qiong Hu, Mark C. Schall Jr., Sean Gallagher & Richard F. Sesek

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 63, Number: 4 (02 Apr 2020)

Published online: 03 Feb 2020
AbstractforJob rotation and work-related musculoskeletal disorders: a fatigue-failure perspective | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Usability, user experience and accessibility: towards an integrative model
Juergen Sauer, Andreas Sonderegger & Sven Schmutz

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 63, Number: 10 (02 Oct 2020)

Published online: 12 Jun 2020
AbstractforUsability, user experience and accessibility: towards an integrative model | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Assessing human factors and ergonomics capability in organisations – the Human Factors Integration Toolset
Michael A. Greig, Judy Village, Shane M. Dixon, Filippo A. Salustri & W. Patrick Neumann

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 62, Number: 10 (03 Oct 2019)

Published online: 09 Sep 2019
AbstractforAssessing human factors and ergonomics capability in organisations – the Human Factors Integration Toolset | Full Text | References | PDF (3.6 MB) | EPUB
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From ‘automation’ to ‘autonomy’: the importance of trust repair in human–machine interaction
Ewart J. de Visser, Richard Pak & Tyler H. Shaw

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 61, Number: 10 (03 Oct 2018)

Published online: 09 Apr 2018
AbstractforFrom ‘automation’ to ‘autonomy’: the importance of trust repair in human–machine interaction | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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Systems scenarios: a tool for facilitating the socio-technical design of work systems
Helen P. N. Hughes, Chris W. Clegg, Lucy E. Bolton & Lauren C. Machon

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 60, Number: 10 (03 Oct 2017)

Published online: 19 Feb 2017
AbstractforSystems scenarios: a tool for facilitating the socio-technical design of work systems | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Biomechanical and organisational stressors and associations with employment withdrawal among pregnant workers: evidence and implications
Sylvia Guendelman, Alison Gemmill & Leslie A. MacDonald

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 59, Number: 12 (01 Dec 2016)

Published online: 27 Apr 2016
AbstractforBiomechanical and organisational stressors and associations with employment withdrawal among pregnant workers: evidence and implications | Full Text | References | PDF (958.7 KB)
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Can fitness and movement quality prevent back injury in elite task force police officers? A 5-year longitudinal study
Stuart McGill, David Frost, Thomas Lam, Tim Finlay, Kevin Darby & Jordan Cannon

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 58, Number: 10 (03 Oct 2015)

Published online: 08 May 2015
AbstractforCan fitness and movement quality prevent back injury in elite task force police officers? A 5-year longitudinal study | Full Text | References | PDF (393.5 KB)
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An ergonomics action research demonstration: integrating human factors into assembly design processes
J. Village, M. Greig, F. Salustri, S. Zolfaghari & W.P. Neumann

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 57, Number: 10 (03 Oct 2014)

Published online: 17 Jul 2014
AbstractforAn ergonomics action research demonstration: integrating human factors into assembly design processes | Full Text | References | PDF (204.8 KB)
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Technologies in the wild (TiW): human factors implications for patient safety in the cardiovascular operating room
Priyadarshini R. Pennathur, David Thompson, James H. Abernathy III, Elizabeth A. Martinez, Peter J. Pronovost, George R. Kim, Laura C. Bauer, Lisa H. Lubomski, Jill A. Marsteller & Ayse P. Gurses

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 56, Number: 2 (01 Feb 2013)

Published online: 06 Feb 2013
AbstractforTechnologies in the wild (TiW): human factors implications for patient safety in the cardiovascular operating room | Full Text | References | PDF (153.8 KB)
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A strategy for human factors/ergonomics: developing the discipline and profession
Jan Dul, Ralph Bruder, Peter Buckle, Pascale Carayon, Pierre Falzon, William S. Marras, John R. Wilson & Bas van der Doelen

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 55, Number: 4 (01 Apr 2012)

Published online: 15 Feb 2012
AbstractforA strategy for human factors/ergonomics: developing the discipline and profession | Full Text | References | PDF (397.5 KB)
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What do cyclists need to see to avoid single-bicycle crashes?
Paul Schepers & Berry den Brinker

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 54, Number: 4 (01 Apr 2011)

Published online: 11 Apr 2011
AbstractforWhat do cyclists need to see to avoid single-bicycle crashes? | Full Text | References | PDF (675.2 KB)
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Effects of the new fast forward rotating five-shift roster at a Dutch steel company
J. Klein Hesselink, J. de Leede & A. Goudswaard

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 53, Number: 6 (01 Jun 2010)

Published online: 21 May 2010
AbstractforEffects of the new fast forward rotating five-shift roster at a Dutch steel company | Full Text | References | PDF (145.5 KB)
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Can younger drivers be trained to scan for information that will reduce their risk in roadway traffic scenarios that are hard to identify as hazardous?
A. K. Pradhan, A. Pollatsek, M. Knodler & D. L. Fisher

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 52, Number: 6 (01 Jun 2009)

Published online: 28 May 2009
AbstractforCan younger drivers be trained to scan for information that will reduce their risk in roadway traffic scenarios that are hard to identify as hazardous? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Progress in understanding processes underlying occupational accidents on the level based on case studies
S. Leclercq, S. Thouy & E. Rossignol

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 50, Number: 1 (15 Jan 2007)

Published online: 14 Feb 2007
AbstractforProgress in understanding processes underlying occupational accidents on the level based on case studies | Full Text | References | PDF (745 KB)
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Shiftwork experience, age and cognitive performance
Isabelle Rouch, Pascal Wild, David Ansiau & Jean-Claude Marquié

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 48, Number: 10 (15 Aug 2005)

Published online: 20 Feb 2007
AbstractforShiftwork experience, age and cognitive performance | Full Text | References | PDF (121.1 KB)
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Auditory alerts for in-vehicle information systems: The effects of temporal conflict and sound parameters on driver attitudes and performance
Emily E Wiese & John D Lee

Originally published in Ergonomics, Volume: 47, Number: 9 (15 Jul 2004)

Published online: 20 Feb 2007
AbstractforAuditory alerts for in-vehicle information systems: The effects of temporal conflict and sound parameters on driver attitudes and performance | Full Text | References | PDF (190.2 KB)
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