Personal
- Name
- Professor Herbert Biggs
- Position(s)
- Professor
Faculty of Health,
School - Psychology and Counselling,
Research - CARRSQ - IHBI Member
Institute of Health Biomedical Innovation (IHBI),
IHBI Health Projects,
IHBI Psychology and Counselling - Injury - Discipline *
- Psychology
- Phone
- +61 7 3138 4749
- Fax
- +61 7 3138 7532
- h.biggs@qut.edu.au
- Location
- View location details (QUT staff and student access only)
- Qualifications
-
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology) (Massey University), BAHons(Psychology) (University of Queensland), BA (University of Queensland), AssocDipRehabCouns (University of Sydney)
* Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2008
Biography
Research Interests
Generally
- Organisational psychology
- Counselling psychology
- Health psychology.
Specifically
- Organisational change
- Occupational stress
- Rehabilitation counselling
- Injury prevention
- Competency attainment in driving tasks
- Occupational concerns in industrial settings.
This information has been contributed by Professor Herbert Biggs.
Publications
- Mpofu E, Stevens C, Biggs H, Johnson ET, (2012) Socio-structural influences on the work participation of refugees: an exploratory systematic mixed studies review, Vulnerable Groups and Inclusion p1-22
- Biggs H, Williamson A, Davey T, (2012) The role of education and awareness in workplace alcohol and drug use in the Australian construction industry: Proposed program of research and preliminary results, Vulnerable Groups and Inclusion p1-15
- Biggs H, Biggs S, (2013) Interlocked projects in safety competency and safety effectiveness indicators in the construction sector, Safety Science p37-42
- Rowden PJ, Matthews G, Watson BC, Biggs HC, (2011) The relative impact of work-related stress, life stress and driving environment stress on driving outcomes, Accident Analysis and Prevention p1332-1340
- Biggs HC, Dinsdag DP, Kirk P, Cipolla D, (2010) Safety culture research, lead indicators, and the development of safety effectiveness indicators in the construction sector, International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society p133-140
- Matthews L, Buys N, Randall C, Biggs HC, Hazelwood ZJ, (2010) Evolution of vocational rehabilitation competencies in Australia, International Journal of Rehabilitation Research p124-133
- Biggs HC, Dingsdag DP, Kirk P, (2009) Development of safety effectiveness indicators for use in the construction sector, Proceedings of the CIB W099 Conference 2009 - Working Together: Planning, Designing and Building a Safe and Healthy Construction Industry p63-69
- Biggs HC, Bambling M, Hazelwood ZJ, (2009) Models of supervision: From theory to practice, The Practice of Clinical Supervision p93-120
- Biggs HC, Dingsdag DP, Stenson NJ, (2009) Fatigue factors affecting metropolitan bus drivers: A qualitative investigation, Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation p5-10
- Biggs HC, Hinton-Bayre AD, (2008) Telling tales to end wails: Narrative therapy techniques and rehabilitation counselling, The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling p16-25
For more publications by this staff member, visit QUT ePrints, the University's research repository.
Awards
Awards and recognition
- Type
- Editorial Role for an Academic Journal
- Reference year
- 2002
- Details
- I am a Consultant Reviewer for two academic Journals whose Editors are based in the USA.Journal of Rehabilitation AdministrationWork: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation
- Type
- Editorial Role for an Academic Journal
- Reference year
- 2002
- Details
- I am on the Editorial Board of the Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling
- Type
- Academic Honours, Prestigious Awards or Prizes
- Reference year
- 2004
- Details
- NSW Premiers Public Sector Award 2004. I was awarded a commendation for research collaboration with the State Transit Authority of NSW for investigations into bus driver training and occupational concerns.
- Type
- Advisor/Consultant for Industry
- Reference year
- 2006
- Details
- Provided a consultancy service to the Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner and expert advice on leadership roles in commitment to safety in the construction sector.
- Type
- Committee Role/Editor or Chair of an Academic Conference
- Reference year
- 2003
- Details
- I was Chair of the Steering Committee of the Inaugural Australian Counselling and Supervision Conference 2005. This fully refereed Conference was the first of its kind in the counselling discipline in Australia and sought to integrate research, practice and training in the one general conference. The Conference ran from 17-18 February 2005 and included 2 international key presenters and delagtes from the UK, USA, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Iran and Mongolia as well as degetaes from all Australian Stess and Territories.In addition to Chairing the Steering Committee, I was Chair of the Scientific Committee with 21 Members from Universities in Australia, New Zealand and the USA
- Type
- International Collaboration
- Reference year
- 2001
- Details
- I was consultant for the REHAB group in Ireland, Scotland and England during this period. I provided an analysis of the Group's research and development needs and recommended a set of future R& D strategiesThe REHAB Group is a diverse community based organisation providing training, independent living services and employment for people with disabilities in Ireland, Scotland and England.
- Type
- International Collaboration
- Reference year
- 2006
- Details
- Invited by Hong Kong Polytechnic University colleagues to join a research team investigating safety issues in the construction maintenance and renovation industry sector in Hong Kong and Macau
Research projects
Grants and projects (Category 1: Australian Competitive Grants only)
- Title
- Integrating Technological and Organisational Approaches to Enhance the Safety of Roadworkers
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- LP100200038
- Start year
- 2011
- Keywords
- Roadworker Safety, Road Construction Site Safety, Safety Culture, Workplace Health and Safety, Road Safety Policy, Speeding
- Title
- Development And Evaluation Of An Occupational Health And Safety Framework For Work Related Driving
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- LP0883549
- Start year
- 2009
- Keywords
- Occupational Health And Safety, Work Related Road Safety, Safety Management
- Title
- Promoting Adult Resilience in the Workforce: Synthesizing Mental Health Promotion and Work-life Balance Approaches
- Primary fund type
- CAT 1 - Australian Competitive Grant
- Project ID
- Start year
- 2006
- Keywords
- Mental Health, Promotion, Resilience, Workforce
