Publications

Kahler, R. J (2007) "By Design" by Design, American Society of Safety Design, vol. 7, no. 1, pp 3-14.

Kahler, R. J (2006) "The Information Gap" by Design, American Society of Safety Engineers, vol. 6, no. 2, pp 13-14.

Kahler, R. J, Ellis, J. N (2002) "Predicting Injurious Events", Occupational Health & Safety (USA), vol. 71, no. 7, pp 40-50.

Ludcke, J. A., Pearcy, M. J., Evans J. H., Barker, T. M. (2001) “Impact data for the investigation of injuries in inflatable rescue boats (IRBs)”, Australasian Physical & Engineering Sciences in Medicine, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 95-101.

Shepherd, G. S., Kahler, R. J. (2001) "The Pattern of Electrical Fatalities", The Journal of Occupational Health and Safety, vol. 17, no. 6, pp. 591-605.

Shepherd, G. S., Kahler, R. J., Cross, J. (2000) "Crane Fatalities - a taxonomic analysis", Safety Science, vol. 36, pp. 83-93.

Kahler, R. J. (March) "Understanding, Insight, Wisdom and Courage", Paper presented at CME Safety & Health Conference Excellence Through Innovation and Influence, Perth - Western Australia.

Kahler, R. J. (June) "Why Does This Gravity Problem Continue?", Paper presented at the International Society for Fall Protection Symposium, Seattle - USA.

Kahler, R. J. (August) "Human Perceptions - Slips and Falls", Paper Presented at North Queensland Law Association, "Hot Topics in the Tropics" Conference - Cairns.

Kahler, R. J. (October) "Construction Safety: Why does Personal Damage Repeat?", Paper presented at S.I.A. Visions Conference 2004 - 12th Annual Occupational Health and Safety Conference, ANA Hotel, Gold Coast - Queensland.

Ludcke, J. A. (March) “Computer Based Tools and Technologies for Forensic Investigation”, Australian Plaintiff Lawyers Association (APLA) – NSW State Conference, Sydney.

Ludcke, J. A. (March) “Modelling Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs) in Surf Conditions to Investigate the Impact on Surf Life Saving Personnel”, ICrash 2002, Melbourne.

Shepherd, G. S. (November) "Ergonomic Design of Access Systems", 37th Annual Conference of the Ergonomics Society of Australia, Sydney.

Ludcke, J. A. (August) “Using Biomechanics and Mathematical Modelling to Investigate Surf Life Saving Injuries in Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs)”, Second International Lifesaving Services (ILS) Medical-Rescue Conference, Gold Coast.

Ludcke, J. A. (June) “Modelling of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Foam in MADYMO to Determine Impact Absorption Capabilities”, 2001 Australian MADYMO Users Meeting, Melbourne.

Shepherd, G. S. (October) "Passionate People", International Fall Protection Symposium & Exhibition, Florida, USA.

Shepherd, G. S. (October) "Construction Fatalities - the toll of Gravitational Energy", International Fall Protection Symposium & Exhibition, Florida, USA.

Ludcke, J. A. (September) “Modelling of Shock Absorptive Foam Using MADYMO to Prevent Injuries in Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs)”, 2000 International IRCOBI Conference on the Biomechanics of Impact, Montpellier, France.

Shepherd, G. S. (June) "Understanding Incidents - the relevance of Systems Management Issues", Legal and Accounting Management Seminar (LAAMS), Queensland.

Ludcke, J. A. (March) “Impact Data for the Investigation of Injuries in Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs)”, Impact Biomechanics Australia Conference: Neck Injury 2000, Sydney.

Shepherd, G. S. (March) "Injury Aetiology - an Ecological Energy Model", World Health Organisation 5th World Conference, Injury Prevention and Control, New Delhi, India.

Kahler, R. J. (November) "Implementing ergonomics to control permanent disability risks/Workshop Facilitator." Ergo Week 99 Conference, Ergonomics Society of Australia, Brisbane.

Shepherd, G. S. (November) "Case Studies in Ergonomics", Ergo Week 99 Conference, Ergonomics Society of Australia, Brisbane.

Kahler, R. J. (October) "Workplace Health and Safety Challenges", The Institution of Engineers, Australia (Qld Branch), Brisbane.

Kahler, R. J., McDougall, B. J. (October) "Master/Servant Action

Shepherd, G. S., Kahler, R. J. (August) "Into which ‘crystal ball’ do we gaze", 7th Annual Occupational Health and Safety Conference, Safety Institute of Australia, Cairns.

Ludcke, J. A. (May) “Modelling of Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs) in Surf Conditions to Reduce Injuries”, Third National Conference on Injury Prevention and Control (IPC), Brisbane.

Shepherd, G. S. (May) "Ready-Aim-Fire: Focussing Safety Effort", Third National Conference on Injury Prevention and Control (IPC), Brisbane.

Kahler, R. J. (April) "Recent Trends & Risk Management", LAAMS Occupiers' Liability Update (Queensland) Seminar, Brisbane.  

Shepherd, G. S., Kahler, R. J. (September) "How and Where is the Damage Occurring", International Fall Protection Symposium & Exhibition, Germany.

Kahler, R. J. (August) "Occupational Safety - Beware the Allianz Trap", SIA Managing the Future Conference, 6th Annual Conference, Gold Coast.

Kahler, R. J. (November) "Ergonomics & Safety: Comfortable Bedfellows?"  International Workplace Health & Safety Forum and 33rd Ergonomics Society of Australia Conference, Gold Coast.

Shepherd, G. S., O'Sullivan, J. (November) "Ergonomic interventions for highly repetitive tasks: A case study in a mould shop", International Workplace Health & Safety Forum and 33rd Ergonomics Society of Australia Conference, Gold Coast.

Kahler, R. J. (October) "Damage Prediction - The Relevance of Experience, Goal & Expectation", Tasmanian Minerals Council's Occupational Health & Safety Conference, Hobart.

Kahler, R. J. (September) "Focussing Safety Effort", Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference, Yeppoon.

Kahler, R. J. (May) "Focussing Safety Effort - Dragline Case Study", Queensland Mining Industry Health and Safety Conference, Brisbane.

Shepherd, G. S. (February) "American Crane Fatalities - a Taxonomic Analysis", Construction Safety Managers and Officers Association.

Kahler, R. J. (November) "Critical Incident Recall", RTZ-CRA Drillsafe Forum, Melbourne.

Shepherd, G. S. (October) "Underfoot Surfaces and Access ways", Ergo Week Conference, Ergonomics Society of Australia, Brisbane.

Kahler, R. J. (July) "Assessing Liability at the Scene of an Accident - Relevance of the Scientific Process", Motor Accident Litigation Seminar, Brisbane.

Kahler, R. J. (October) "To Fall or Not to Fall - That is the Question", International Fall Protection Society's Conference on Fall Protection, San Diego, USA.

Kahler, R. J. (June) "Performance Indicators For Your Mining Operation's Safety Systems - Strategies for Achieving Best Practices", A.I.C. Conference - Occupational Health & Safety in the Mining Industry, Sydney.

Kahler, R. J. (May) "Musculoskeletal Injury at Work", Royal Australian College of Physicians, Hobart.