Bell, Alison F.

Overview

I am passionate about ergonomics, functionality and usability. My current research is examining the interaction of people over 65 with food and beverage packaging, both in institutional environments and everyday life.

Top Publications

Year	Title
2007	Use of observational assessment tools to assess the risk of upper limb work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs)
2013	Accessing packaged food and beverages in hospital. Exploring experiences of patients and staff Published in Appetite
2018	Are underground coal miners satisfied with their work boots? Published in Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society
2017	Measure for Measure: Pack Performance versus Human Dexterity and Grip Strength Published in Packaging Technology and Science
2012	Risk of musculoskeletal injury among cleaners during vacuuming Published in Ergonomics: an international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics

Research Areas

Available as Research Supervisor

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2019	Effect of work boot shaft stiffness and sole flexibility on lower limb muscle activity and ankle alignment at initial foot-ground contact when walking on simulated coal mining surfaces: Implications for reducing slip risk Published In Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society Volume 81 Pages 102903-1 - 102903-10 ISSN 0003-6870 Altmetric
2019	Single Portion Packaging and the Use of User Test Protocols to Determine Patient Accesibility Published In Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume Online First Pages 1 - 10 ISSN 0163-9366 Altmetric
2019	Unwrapping nutrition: Exploring the impact of hospital food and beverage packaging on plate waste/intake in older people Published In Appetite Volume Online First Pages 104463-1 - 104463-19 ISSN 0195-6663 Altmetric
2018	Are underground coal miners satisfied with their work boots? Published In Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society Volume 66 Pages 98 - 104 ISSN 0003-6870 Altmetric
2018	How do we fit underground coal mining work boots? Published In Ergonomics: an international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics Volume Online First Pages 1 - 11 ISSN 0014-0139 Altmetric
2018	The three-dimensional shapes of underground coal miners’ feet do not match the internal dimensions of their work boots Published In Ergonomics: an international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics Volume 61 Pages 588 - 602 ISSN 0014-0139 Altmetric
2017	Accessing hospital packaged foods and beverages: the importance of a seated posture when eating Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 30 Pages 394 - 402 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2017	Effect of work boot type on work footwear habits, lower limb pain and perceptions of work boot fit and comfort in underground coal miners Published In Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society Volume 60 Pages 146 - 153 ISSN 0003-6870 Altmetric
2017	How do we fit underground coal mining work boots? Published In Footwear Science Volume 9 Pages S77 - S79 ISSN 1942-4280 Altmetric
2017	Measure for Measure: Pack Performance versus Human Dexterity and Grip Strength Published In Packaging Technology and Science Volume 30 Pages 117 - 126 ISSN 0894-3214 Altmetric
2017	Work boot design affects the way workers walk: A systematic review of the literature Published In Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society Volume 61 Pages 53 - 68 ISSN 0003-6870 Altmetric
2016	Easy to open? Exploring the ‘openability’ of hospital food and beverage packaging by older adults Published In Appetite Volume 96 Pages 125 - 132 ISSN 0195-6663 Altmetric
2015	Evaluating the effect of common hospital food and beverage packaging on the total nutritional intake by older Australians Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 72 Pages 49 - 49 ISSN 1446-6368 Altmetric
2015	Exploring the impact of two different food and beverage packaging conditions on the dietary intakes of older adults in a simulated hospital environment Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 72 Pages 63 - 63 ISSN 1446-6368 Altmetric
2014	Precision markedly attenuates repetitive lift capacity Published In Ergonomics: an international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics Volume 57 Pages 1427 - 1439 ISSN 0014-0139 Altmetric
2014	Rating accessibility of packaging: a medical packaging example Published In Packaging Technology and Science Volume 27 Pages 577 - 589 ISSN 0894-3214 Altmetric
2013	Accessing packaged food and beverages in hospital. Exploring experiences of patients and staff Published In Appetite Volume 60 Pages 231 - 238 ISSN 0195-6663 Altmetric
2013	Does grip and pinch strength affect the openability of packages in the over 65 year old? a comparison between 2 postures Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 70 Pages 45 - 45 ISSN 1446-6368 Altmetric
2013	Influences on openability of hospital food and beverage packaging by the elderly: the role of dexterity and posture Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 70 Pages 44 - 44 ISSN 1446-6368 Altmetric
2013	Lying down on the job- does posture affect grip strength and opening hospital food and beverage packaging? Published In Australian Occupational Therapy Journal Volume 60 Pages 84 - 85 ISSN 0045-0766 Altmetric
2012	Risk of musculoskeletal injury among cleaners during vacuuming Published In Ergonomics: an international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics Volume 55 Pages 237 - 247 ISSN 0014-0139 Altmetric
2009	Problematic food and beverage packaging in hospitals Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 66 Pages A7 - A7 ISSN 1446-6368 Altmetric

Chapter

Year	Title
2017	Food packaging and older adults Published In Food for the Aging Population Publisher Woodhead Publishing Pages 349 - 370 Altmetric

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2019	Usability of Food and Beverage Packs in Hospital - Experiences from the Renal Ward Published In 21st IAPRI World Conference on Packaging 2018 - Packaging: Driving a Sustainable Future Pages 470 - 476
2018	Packed, sealed, delivered and unable to open: Australian nurses views on hospital food and beverage packaging and older users Published In 20th Congress International Ergonomics Association Pages 1 - 2
2017	Accessing the evidence: tips and tricks for free access literature searching Published In HFESA 52nd Annual Conference: Sustainable Ergonomics Page p. 133
2017	Fit for Purpose Published In Design4Health, Melbourne. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Design4Health 2017 Pages 31 - 35
2017	Hospital food and beverage packaging: Exploring impacts on 'openability' and dietary intakes by older adults Published In 10th International Conference on Culinary Arts and Sciences Proceedings Pages 419 - 420
2017	Rediscovering why I do what I do: the benefits of explaining ergonomics to researchers from different disciplines - a personal reflection on a PhD journey Published In HFESA 52nd Annual Conference: Sustainable Ergonomics Page p. 96
2017	Why we do what we do as ergonomists. Reconnecting with our discipline: a case study Published In 52nd Annual Conference Sustainable ergonomics
2015	Lift that lid, unscrew that cap, pull that straw: the challenges of hospital food and beverage packaging for the older user. Published In Proceedings 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA Pages 1 - 2
2015	Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink: the challenge of bottled water provision to older users in hospitals Published In Proceedings 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA Pages 1 - 2
2015	You have to open it to eat it: does food packaging used in hospitals impede intake in a well older population? Published In Abstracts of the ICCAS 2015: Opportunities and Challenges for Food and Eating in Society Pages 1 - 1
2014	Exploring "openability" of hospital food and beverage packaging by "well elderly" Published In Fourth International Conference on Food Studies Page p. 29
2014	If at first you don't succeed: Older consumers and hospital food & beverage packaging – a matter of try, try and try again! Published In Responsible Packaging for a Global Market - Proceedings of the 19th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging Pages 512 - 523
2014	Open sesame: Exploring the ‘usability’ of hospital food and beverage packaging for the over 65s Published In Then, Now and Beyond: Proceedings of the 50th Annual Conference of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Inc. Pages 22 - 22
2014	Warning! : packaging can damage your health Published In Proceedings of the Second European Conference on Design 4 Health 2013 Pages 303 - 315
2013	Developing a multidisciplinary SIM Laboratory within the School of Health Sciences Published In SimHealth 2013 Conference Proceedings Pages 50 - 50
2013	Occupational Hygiene Education Published In What Has Occupational Hygiene Education in Australia Achieved? Five Years on...are we delivering the Goods? Pages 211 - 211
2012	Identifying student engagement challenges in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Published In HERDSA2012
2010	Ergonomics: more than seating Published In 28th Annual Conference & Exhibition of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc (AIOH) Pages 14 - 14
2009	Cleaning workers, vacuum cleaning and workrelated upper limb musculoskeletal risk; or why vacuuming sucks! Published In 45th Annual conference of the human factors and ergonomics society of Australia Page p. 26
2009	Do higher education courses deliver competent occupational hygiene professionals? Published In 27th Annual Conference of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Pages 1 - 1
2008	Assessment of professional competence of occupational hygienists in higher education courses Published In Australian Learning and Teaching Roundtable
2007	Use of observational assessment tools to assess the risk of upper limb work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) Published In Hong Kong Occupational Therapy

Investigator On

Year	Title
	Improving health and safety outcomes in Chilean miners: a lifestyle intervention program to improve wellbeing and decrease musculoskeletal injuries Awarded by: Mutual de Seguridad Funding Scheme: Research Funding

Available as Research Supervisor

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Improving health and safety outcomes in Chilean mine workers: Standardised methods to characterise the social, environmental and cultural factors that influence nutrition and physical activity-related behaviours	Fletcher, Holly
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Management of Train Driver Psychosocial Risk	Jackson, Janet
Master of Philosophy -SOC	Does the Content, Ability and Time Taken to Open Pre-packaged Food Items Impact Break Time Physical Activity Levels of Foundation and Stage 1 Primary School Children?	Stanham, Kim

Top Publications

Year	Title
2007	Use of observational assessment tools to assess the risk of upper limb work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs)
2013	Accessing packaged food and beverages in hospital. Exploring experiences of patients and staff Published in Appetite
2018	Are underground coal miners satisfied with their work boots? Published in Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society
2017	Measure for Measure: Pack Performance versus Human Dexterity and Grip Strength Published in Packaging Technology and Science
2012	Risk of musculoskeletal injury among cleaners during vacuuming Published in Ergonomics: an international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics

Research Areas

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2019	Effect of work boot shaft stiffness and sole flexibility on lower limb muscle activity and ankle alignment at initial foot-ground contact when walking on simulated coal mining surfaces: Implications for reducing slip risk Published In Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society Volume 81 Pages 102903-1 - 102903-10 ISSN 0003-6870 Altmetric
2019	Single Portion Packaging and the Use of User Test Protocols to Determine Patient Accesibility Published In Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Volume Online First Pages 1 - 10 ISSN 0163-9366 Altmetric
2019	Unwrapping nutrition: Exploring the impact of hospital food and beverage packaging on plate waste/intake in older people Published In Appetite Volume Online First Pages 104463-1 - 104463-19 ISSN 0195-6663 Altmetric
2018	Are underground coal miners satisfied with their work boots? Published In Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society Volume 66 Pages 98 - 104 ISSN 0003-6870 Altmetric
2018	How do we fit underground coal mining work boots? Published In Ergonomics: an international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics Volume Online First Pages 1 - 11 ISSN 0014-0139 Altmetric
2018	The three-dimensional shapes of underground coal miners’ feet do not match the internal dimensions of their work boots Published In Ergonomics: an international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics Volume 61 Pages 588 - 602 ISSN 0014-0139 Altmetric
2017	Accessing hospital packaged foods and beverages: the importance of a seated posture when eating Published In Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 30 Pages 394 - 402 ISSN 0952-3871 Altmetric
2017	Effect of work boot type on work footwear habits, lower limb pain and perceptions of work boot fit and comfort in underground coal miners Published In Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society Volume 60 Pages 146 - 153 ISSN 0003-6870 Altmetric
2017	How do we fit underground coal mining work boots? Published In Footwear Science Volume 9 Pages S77 - S79 ISSN 1942-4280 Altmetric
2017	Measure for Measure: Pack Performance versus Human Dexterity and Grip Strength Published In Packaging Technology and Science Volume 30 Pages 117 - 126 ISSN 0894-3214 Altmetric
2017	Work boot design affects the way workers walk: A systematic review of the literature Published In Applied Ergonomics: human factors in technology and society Volume 61 Pages 53 - 68 ISSN 0003-6870 Altmetric
2016	Easy to open? Exploring the ‘openability’ of hospital food and beverage packaging by older adults Published In Appetite Volume 96 Pages 125 - 132 ISSN 0195-6663 Altmetric
2015	Evaluating the effect of common hospital food and beverage packaging on the total nutritional intake by older Australians Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 72 Pages 49 - 49 ISSN 1446-6368 Altmetric
2015	Exploring the impact of two different food and beverage packaging conditions on the dietary intakes of older adults in a simulated hospital environment Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 72 Pages 63 - 63 ISSN 1446-6368 Altmetric
2014	Precision markedly attenuates repetitive lift capacity Published In Ergonomics: an international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics Volume 57 Pages 1427 - 1439 ISSN 0014-0139 Altmetric
2014	Rating accessibility of packaging: a medical packaging example Published In Packaging Technology and Science Volume 27 Pages 577 - 589 ISSN 0894-3214 Altmetric
2013	Accessing packaged food and beverages in hospital. Exploring experiences of patients and staff Published In Appetite Volume 60 Pages 231 - 238 ISSN 0195-6663 Altmetric
2013	Does grip and pinch strength affect the openability of packages in the over 65 year old? a comparison between 2 postures Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 70 Pages 45 - 45 ISSN 1446-6368 Altmetric
2013	Influences on openability of hospital food and beverage packaging by the elderly: the role of dexterity and posture Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 70 Pages 44 - 44 ISSN 1446-6368 Altmetric
2013	Lying down on the job- does posture affect grip strength and opening hospital food and beverage packaging? Published In Australian Occupational Therapy Journal Volume 60 Pages 84 - 85 ISSN 0045-0766 Altmetric
2012	Risk of musculoskeletal injury among cleaners during vacuuming Published In Ergonomics: an international journal of research and practice in human factors and ergonomics Volume 55 Pages 237 - 247 ISSN 0014-0139 Altmetric
2009	Problematic food and beverage packaging in hospitals Published In Nutrition and Dietetics Volume 66 Pages A7 - A7 ISSN 1446-6368 Altmetric

Chapter

Year	Title
2017	Food packaging and older adults Published In Food for the Aging Population Publisher Woodhead Publishing Pages 349 - 370 Altmetric

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2019	Usability of Food and Beverage Packs in Hospital - Experiences from the Renal Ward Published In 21st IAPRI World Conference on Packaging 2018 - Packaging: Driving a Sustainable Future Pages 470 - 476
2018	Packed, sealed, delivered and unable to open: Australian nurses views on hospital food and beverage packaging and older users Published In 20th Congress International Ergonomics Association Pages 1 - 2
2017	Accessing the evidence: tips and tricks for free access literature searching Published In HFESA 52nd Annual Conference: Sustainable Ergonomics Page p. 133
2017	Fit for Purpose Published In Design4Health, Melbourne. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Design4Health 2017 Pages 31 - 35
2017	Hospital food and beverage packaging: Exploring impacts on 'openability' and dietary intakes by older adults Published In 10th International Conference on Culinary Arts and Sciences Proceedings Pages 419 - 420
2017	Rediscovering why I do what I do: the benefits of explaining ergonomics to researchers from different disciplines - a personal reflection on a PhD journey Published In HFESA 52nd Annual Conference: Sustainable Ergonomics Page p. 96
2017	Why we do what we do as ergonomists. Reconnecting with our discipline: a case study Published In 52nd Annual Conference Sustainable ergonomics
2015	Lift that lid, unscrew that cap, pull that straw: the challenges of hospital food and beverage packaging for the older user. Published In Proceedings 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA Pages 1 - 2
2015	Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink: the challenge of bottled water provision to older users in hospitals Published In Proceedings 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA Pages 1 - 2
2015	You have to open it to eat it: does food packaging used in hospitals impede intake in a well older population? Published In Abstracts of the ICCAS 2015: Opportunities and Challenges for Food and Eating in Society Pages 1 - 1
2014	Exploring "openability" of hospital food and beverage packaging by "well elderly" Published In Fourth International Conference on Food Studies Page p. 29
2014	If at first you don't succeed: Older consumers and hospital food & beverage packaging – a matter of try, try and try again! Published In Responsible Packaging for a Global Market - Proceedings of the 19th IAPRI World Conference on Packaging Pages 512 - 523
2014	Open sesame: Exploring the ‘usability’ of hospital food and beverage packaging for the over 65s Published In Then, Now and Beyond: Proceedings of the 50th Annual Conference of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Inc. Pages 22 - 22
2014	Warning! : packaging can damage your health Published In Proceedings of the Second European Conference on Design 4 Health 2013 Pages 303 - 315
2013	Developing a multidisciplinary SIM Laboratory within the School of Health Sciences Published In SimHealth 2013 Conference Proceedings Pages 50 - 50
2013	Occupational Hygiene Education Published In What Has Occupational Hygiene Education in Australia Achieved? Five Years on...are we delivering the Goods? Pages 211 - 211
2012	Identifying student engagement challenges in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Published In HERDSA2012
2010	Ergonomics: more than seating Published In 28th Annual Conference & Exhibition of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc (AIOH) Pages 14 - 14
2009	Cleaning workers, vacuum cleaning and workrelated upper limb musculoskeletal risk; or why vacuuming sucks! Published In 45th Annual conference of the human factors and ergonomics society of Australia Page p. 26
2009	Do higher education courses deliver competent occupational hygiene professionals? Published In 27th Annual Conference of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Pages 1 - 1
2008	Assessment of professional competence of occupational hygienists in higher education courses Published In Australian Learning and Teaching Roundtable
2007	Use of observational assessment tools to assess the risk of upper limb work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) Published In Hong Kong Occupational Therapy

Investigator On

Year	Title
	Improving health and safety outcomes in Chilean miners: a lifestyle intervention program to improve wellbeing and decrease musculoskeletal injuries Awarded by: Mutual de Seguridad Funding Scheme: Research Funding

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Improving health and safety outcomes in Chilean mine workers: Standardised methods to characterise the social, environmental and cultural factors that influence nutrition and physical activity-related behaviours	Fletcher, Holly
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Management of Train Driver Psychosocial Risk	Jackson, Janet
Master of Philosophy -SOC	Does the Content, Ability and Time Taken to Open Pre-packaged Food Items Impact Break Time Physical Activity Levels of Foundation and Stage 1 Primary School Children?	Stanham, Kim

Awards And Honors

David Ferguson Award, conferred by Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia, 2016

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7817-0825 (confirmed)

Scopus Id

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Overview

Overview

Top Publications

Research Areas

Available as Research Supervisor

Publications

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Chapter

Conference Paper

Funding

Investigator On

Supervision

Available as Research Supervisor

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Background

Awards And Honors

Identity

Orcid Id

Scopus Id

Overview

Top Publications

Research Areas

Publications

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Chapter

Conference Paper

Funding

Investigator On

Supervision

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Background

Awards And Honors

Identity

Orcid Id

Scopus Id

Visualisations

Research Areas