Adjunct Professor
Herbert Biggs
Faculty of Health,
School of Psychology & Counselling
Biography
Research InterestsGenerally
- 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.
Personal details
Positions
- Adjunct Professor
Faculty of Health,
School of Psychology & Counselling
Research field
Psychology
Field of Research code, Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC), 2008
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology) (Massey University)
- PHD (Social Sciences (Massey University)
- BA (University of Queensland)
- AssocDipRehabCouns (University of Sydney)
Publications
- Sendall, M., McCosker, L., Crane, P., Rowland, B., Fleming, M. & Biggs, H. (2018). Using Facebook for health promotion in "hard-to-reach" truck drivers: Qualitative analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 20(11), 1–11. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/122847
- Sendall, M., Crane, P., McCosker, L., Biggs, H. & Rowland, B. (2017). Truckies and health promotion: using the ANGELO framework to understand the workplace's role. International Journal of Workplace Health Management, 10(6), 406–417. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/114743
- Titus, C. & Biggs, H. (2016). 'Well, this is it. Just get on with it': Pain willingness and activity engagement in people with chronic pain. Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling, 22(01), 13–26. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/95484
- Langdon, R., Biggs, H. & Rowland, B. (2016). Australian fly-in, fly-out operations: Impacts on communities, safety, workers and their families. Work, 55(2), 413–427. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/95483
- Sendall, M., Crane, P., McCosker, L., Biggs, H., Fleming, M. & Rowland, B. (2016). Workplace interventions to improve truck drivers' health knowledge, behaviours and self-reported outcomes. Road and Transport Research, 25(1), 31–43. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/98411
- Biggs, H., Wang, X., Mohamed, S., Colquhoun, S. & Dovan, N. (2016). Challenges for the FIFO/DIDO workforce in the Australian construction industry: Impacts on health, safety and relationships. Proceedings of the CIB World Building Congress 2016: Volume II - Environmental Opportunies and Challenges. Constructing Commitment and Acknowledging Human Experiences, 283–292. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/96290
- Banks, T., Biggs, H. & Dovan, N. (2014). Training needs research applied to the development of a standardised incident investigator training framework. Advances in Human Aspects of Transportation, Part III: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, AHFE 2014, 182–188. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/74798
- Luscombe, J., Lewis, I. & Biggs, H. (2013). Essential elements for recruitment and retention: Generation Y. Education and Training, 55(3), 1–38. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/56909
- Biggs, H. & Biggs, S. (2013). Interlocked projects in safety competency and safety effectiveness indicators in the construction sector. Safety Science, 52, 37–42. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/49725
- Biggs, H. & Williamson, A. (2013). Alcohol and other drugs in the Australian construction industry: a pathway for safety focused cultural change. Proceedings of the 19th International CIB World Building Congress, Brisbane 2013: Construction and Society, 1–12. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/60166
QUT ePrints
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Awards
- Type
- Advisor/Consultant for Industry
- Reference year
- 2019
- 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
- International Collaboration
- Reference year
- 2015
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Editorial Role for an Academic Journal
- Reference year
- 2002
- Details
- I am on the Editorial Board of the Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling
- 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
- 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.
Selected research projects
- 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
Projects listed above are funded by Australian Competitive Grants. Projects funded from other sources are not listed due to confidentiality agreements.
Supervision
Completed supervisions (Doctorate)
- The Sleep and Wake Drives: Exploring the Genetic and Psychophysiological Aspects of Sleepiness, Motivation, and Performance (2016)
- The Development and Evaluation of a Culturally Affirmative Counselling Model For Deaf Clients in Australia (2010)
- An Investigation Into How Work-Related Road Safety Can Be Enhanced (2009)
- Health Innovation Adoption: the Role of Attitudes, Control, and Risk Appraisal (2007)