Publications récentes

Contributions avec comité de lecture

Journal Articles

  1. Black, N.L., Neumann, W.P., Noy, I., Dewis, C. (2023 – accessible online in 2022) Applying ergonomics and human factors to congress organization in uncertain times, Applied Ergonomics, vol. 106, 103862 (13 pages), DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2022.103862
  2. Black, N.L. (2022 ), Human factors and ergonomics in an interconnected world: Promising directions for the future – introduction to the IEA2021 special issue. (editorial) WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation. DOI:10.3233/WOR-223646
  3. Black, N.L., Tremblay, M., Ranaivosoa, F. (2022). Different sit:stand time ratios within a 30-minute cycle change perceptions related to musculoskeletal disorders. Applied Ergonomics. 99: 103605 (12 pages). DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103605 Libre accès.

  4. Black, NL; St-Onge, S. (2022). Measuring Pandemic Home-Work Conditions to Determine Ergonomic Recommendation Relevance. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation. Vol 71(2) ::299-308. DOI:10.3233/WOR-210726

  5. Black N, Tremblay M, Ranaivosoa F. (2021). Varying regular standing duration changes perception of musculoskeletal disorder-related factors. Applied Ergonomics. 99(103605): 1-12. Open Access?: Yes

  6. Zare M, Black N Sagot J-C, Hunault G, Roquelaure Y. (2020). Ergonomics interventions to reduce musculoskeletal risk factors in atruck manufacturing plant. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 75: 1-12.Open Access. Publié en ligne le 17 déc. 2019. DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2019.102896

  7. Duprey, S, Savonnet, L, Black, N, Wang, X. (2015). Muscle force prediction: can we rely on musculoskeletal model estimations? A case study on push force exertions with the upper limb. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. : 1-2. Open Access; 18 (sup.  1), French Society of Bioemchanics, 1934-1935 DOI:10.1080/10255842.2015.1069575 , présenté oralement au congrès 28-30 oct., Paris.

  8. Black, N, *Fortin, A-P, Handrigan G. (2015). Postural and perception variations when using manually adjustable and programmable sit-stand workstations in a 911 call center. Institute of Industrial Engineers Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors. 3(2): 127-138. DOI: 10.1080/21577323.2014.1003116

  9. Martin-Shein, M., Hamilton-Wright, A., Black, N., Samson, M., Lecanelier, M., 2015. Assessing Ergonomics and postural data for pain and fatigue markers using machine learning techniques.  Computing and Communications (IEMCON), 2015 Conference and workshop on.  6 pp. DOI: 10.1109/IEMCON.2015.7344435

  10. Wang, X., Black, N., Duprey, S., et Roybin, C., 2014.  An experimental investigation on push force and its perception during a flexible hose insertion task encountered in a truck assembly line. Ergonomics 57(9),1416-1426. DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2014.924575  

  11. N.L. Black et B. Das, 2007. "A three-dimensional computerized isometric strength measurement system", Applied Ergonomics, vol. 38(3), pp. 285-292.

  12. N.L. Black, E.N. Biden et J. Rickards, 2005. Using potential energy to measure work related activities for persons wearing upper limb prostheses. Robotica, vol. 23, pp. 319-327.

  13. B. Das et N.L. Black, 2000. Isometric Pull and Push Strengths of Paraplegics in the Workspace: 1. Strength Measurement Profiles, International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 47-65

  14. B. Das, et N.L. Black, 2000. Isometric Pull and Push Strengths of Paraplegics in the Workspace: 2. Statistical Analysis of Spatial Factors, International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 67-80

Books (editor, refereed)

  1. Various (chapter authors). (2022). Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021). Volume II: Inclusive Design. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems. (220): 794. Black, N.L., Neumann, W.P., Noy, I. Published, Springer International 
  2. Various (chapter authors). (2022). Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021). Volume IV: Healthcare and Healthy Work. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems. (222): 879. Black, N.L., Neumann, W.P., Noy, I. Published, Springer International 
  3. Various (chapter authors. (2022). Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021). Volume III: Sector Based Ergonomics. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems. (221): 856. Black, N.L., Neumann, W.P., Noy, I. Published, Springer International
  4. Various (chapter authors). (2022). Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021). Volume I: Systems and Macroergonomics. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems. (219): 830. Black, N.L., Neumann, W.P., Noy, I. Published, Springer International 
  5. Various (chapter authors). (2022). Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021). Volume V: Methods & Approaches. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems. (223): 865. Black, N.L., Neumann, W.P., Noy, I. Published, Springer International 

Book Chapters (refereed)

  1. 1. St-Onge, Samuelle*; Black, Nancy L. (2021). Ergonomic Evaluation of Home Workspaces During the Coronavirus Pandemic. Black NL, Neumann WP, Noy I. Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021). IEA 2021. Vol. IV: Healthcare and Healthy Work. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems,. (222): 845-851. Published, Springer Refereed?: Yes
  2. Tremblay, M; Black, NL; Morin, JP. (2021). Dynamic Workstation Exposure: Does Sex Affect Response?. Black, NL; Neumann WP; Noy, I. Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021). Volume II: Inclusive design. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems. (220): 495-500. Published, Springer Refereed?: Yes
  3. Black, NL; Smith, J; Tremblay, M; Ranaivosoa, F. (2021). Exposure to Regular Sit-stand Changes During Office Work Changes Limb Posture. Black NL; Neumann WP; Noy I. Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021). Vol. IV: Healthcare and Healthy Work. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems. (222): 697-702. Published, Springer Refereed?: Yes
  4. Black N; Hamilton-Wright A; Lange J Bouet C*; Martin Shein M; Samson M*; Lecanelier M*. (2019). Postural Deviation Gestures Distinguish Perceived Pain and Fatigue Particularly in Frontal Plane. Bagnara S, Tartaglia R, Albolino S, Alexander T, Fujita Y. Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018); Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing Collection. (3): 495-501. Published, Springer International Publishing

Patent (issued):

Workstation having Automated and Powered Height, Depth and Rotational adjuster, US9167894 B2 (27 oct., 2015), CA2899233 A1 et WO 2014113873 A1 (July 31, 2014).  Co-inventor with Léon DesRoches.  Assigned to SmartPODS Inc. December 8, 2014.

B1.4 Articles dans des comptes rendus des conférences avec comité de lecture

  • Hamilton-Wright A, Raymond K, Black N (2020) Machine-Learning Insights for Postural Pattern Analysis, accepted for presentation at the XXIII International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK) Virtual conference, July 12-14. https://isek.org/2020-congress/

  • * Black NL, Tremblay M, Ranaivosoa F., Adjado A., Brossard M., McGrath M., Moynihan T. (2019). In French: 'The best standing duration during office work, according to perception' (La meilleure durée de périodes debout au bureau selon la perception). Proceedings of the 50th Annual Conference of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists. 50th Annual Conference of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists: New Horizons, St John's, Canada. 13 au 15 août, p. 1-5
  • Raymond K, Hamilton-Wright A, Black N. (2019). Postural State Sequence Duration and Musculoskeletal Disorder Marker Perception at Sit-StandWorkstations. Proceedings of the 50th Annual Conference of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists. 50th Annual Conference of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists: New Horizons, St John's, Canada, 13 au 15 août, p. 1-6
  • * Black N, Hoodless K, Qureshi S. (2019). IEA2021: Opportunities for Canada on the World Stage of Ergonomics. Proceedings of the 50th Annual Conference of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists. 50th Annual Conference of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists: New Horizons, St John's, Canada, 13 au 15 août, p. 1-6
  • Black, N., Hamilton-Wright, A., Lange, J., Bouet, C., Martin Shein, M., 2018. Matching Postural State Sequences with Fatigue and Pain Experienced to distinguish low and high risk at sitting and Sit-Stand Workstations.  49e congrès annuel de l’Association canadienne d’ergonomie (ACE) et 6e congrès du Centre de recherches en santé et sécurité au travail (CRSST), 15 au 18 oct. Sudbury, Canada. Article évalué et  publié dans le compte rendu, p. 47-8. Compte rendu disponible en ligne sans frais : https://ace-ergocanada.ca/files/ACE_2018/Conference%20Proceedings%20-%20ACE-CROSH%202018.pdf
  • * Black, N.L., Tremblay, M., Mougnol, G., McGrath, M., and Kengne, P., 2018. Challenges of controlled measures in real Office environments:  Impact of workstation stand-sit height variations.  49e congrès annuel de l’ACE et 6e congrès du CRSST, 15 au 18 oct. Sudbury, Canada. Article évalué et publié dans le compte rendu, p. 47-8. Compte rendu disponible en ligne sans frais : https://ace-ergocanada.ca/files/ACE_2018/Conference%20Proceedings%20-%20ACE-CROSH%202018.pdf
  • Hamilton-Wright, A., Black, N.L., Lange, J., Bouet, C., Martin Shein, M., Samson, M., Lecanelier, M., 2018. Postural position sequences correlate to perceived pain and fatigue Postural position sequences correlate to perceived pain and fatigue. International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK) 2018 conference, Dublin. 30 juin au 2 juillet. Présenté par premier auteur.• Black, N.L. and DesRoches, L., 2012. Day-long sedentary computer work: impact on discomfort and posture, abstract accepted for presentation at the 4th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Erognomics, July 2012
  • * Black, N., Hamilton-Wright, A., Lange, J., Bouet, C., Martin Shein, M., Samson, M., Lecanelier, M. 2018. Postural Deviation Gestures Distinguish Perceived Pain and Fatigue Particularly in Frontal Plane. International Ergonomics Association triennial conference.  Résumé évalué.  Présenté comme affiche au congrès 26-30août, Florence, Italie.  Article de 6 pages, Ch. 64 publié en 2019 dans Bagnara S., Tartaglia R., Albolino S., Alexander T., Fujita Y. (eds) Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018). IEA 2018. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 820. Springer, Cham https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96083-8_64
  • * Black, N., Village, J. 2018. Human Factors/Ergonomics Education and Certification: The Canadian Experience.  Résumé évalué.  Présenté comme affiche au congrès 26-30août, Florence, Italie.  Article de 6 pages Ch. 85, publié en 2019 dans Bagnara S., Tartaglia R., Albolino S., Alexander T., Fujita Y. (eds) Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018). IEA 2018. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 826. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96065-4_85
  • * Robertson M.M., Black N., Jacobs K., Dickinson C., Tey F., Szabó G. (2019) Global Ergonomics Month: Experiences, Stories and Initiatives Around the World. Résumé évalué; présenté oralement avec les coauteurs.  Publié Ch. 85 en 2019 dans Bagnara S., Tartaglia R., Albolino S., Alexander T., Fujita Y. (eds) Proceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018). IEA 2018. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 821. Springer, Cham. pp 706-710.   https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96080-7_85
  • * Black, N., Samson, M., Lecanelier, M., Fortin, A-P., 2015.  Comparing sitting and backward leaning (standing) workstations, Comptes rendus du 46e congrès annuel de l’ACE. Waterloo, 8-10 oct., 5 pages. (Résumé d’une page évalué; article de 5 pages publié).
  • * Black, N., 2014. Are we doing things as best we can when we gather as an ergonomics association in Canada?  (résumé d’une page évaluée; article de 6 pages publié), Comptes rendus du 45e congrès annuel de l’ACE. Montreal, 8 oct.
  • * Black, N.L., Fortin, A.-P., Handrigan. G., 2014.  Reaction to Prototype Programmable Automated Workstation: variations between Outgoing Analyst and 911 call centres, (résumé d’une page évaluée; article de 6 pages publié), Comptes rendus du 45e congrès annuel de l’ACE.  Montreal, 9 oct., 2014.
  • * Black, N.L., Wang, X., et Roybin, C., 2014. Flexible apparatus to simulate industrial automotive assembly hose insertion task (résumé accepté et présentation orale) au Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Sessions (ISERC), Proceedings du Congrès annuel de l’Institute of Industrial Engineers, Montréal 31 mai – 3 juin 2014. 1 p.
  • Black, N.L., et Fortin, A.-P., 2014. Reported musculoskeletal disorder history and sedentary computer work, (résumé accepté pour presentation par affiche et oralement au Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Sessions (ISERC), Proceedings du Congrès annuel de l’Institute of Industrial Engineers, Montréal 31 mai – 3 juin 2014. 1 p.
  • Black, N., Tremblay, M., Lefebvre, M., 2012. Using Wii Balance Board Tools for Teaching Ergonomics and Biomechanics, Ergonomics and Human Factors Conference, April 15-19. Blackpool UK, 2 pp + oral presentation
  • Black, N.L., Rickards, J., Sims, R., 2011. Enhancing Digital Human Modelling: Recognising variation in repetitive motion patterns. First International Symposium on Digital Human Modeling, Event of the Technical Committee on Human Simulation and Virtual Environment of the International Ergonomics Association, June 14-16, 2011. Lyon, France, 5 pp + poster.
  • Black, N.L., Foisy-Clavette, M., Défachelles, L., Hearn, A., et Kanté, A., 2010, “Comparative study of widely available computer keyboard and point-and-click peripherals in one’s usual work environment” Comptes Rendus du 42e Conférence annuelle de l’Association canadienne d’ergonomie (ACE), Kelowna, C.-B. octobre, 6 pp. sur CD-ROM
  • Black, N.L., Méité, M., Sims, R., et Allard, J. 2009. “Comparing objective and subjective measures of RULA sagittal deviation levels during upper arm activities of daily living” Comptes Rendus du 41e Conférence annuelle de l'ACE, 14-17 septembre Québec, QC, 6 pp. sur CD-ROM.
  • Black, N.L. 2009, « fournir un espace de discussion sur l’ergonomie à la communauté » Comptes Rendus du 41e Conférence annuelle de l’ACE, 14-17 septembre Québec, QC, 6 pp. sur CD-ROM.
  • Foisy-Clavette, M. et Black, N.L., 2009. « Quantification des avantages des périphériques ergonomiques pour le travail informatique » Comptes Rendus du 41e Conférence annuelle de l’ACE, 14-17 septembre 2009, Québec, QC, 6 pp. sur CD-ROM.

  • Seminars

  • Black, N, 2020. Research in ergonomics – Computer – Sedentary work risks. Lunch-time guest speaker at weekly meeting– Rotary Moncton West & Riverview, January 10
  • Office Ergonomics presentation (30-minute) to industrial employees: HealthConnect, June 2017, Université de Moncton 2018, Assomption-Vie 2019, all in Moncton.
  • OERC Research update 3: Comparing different (imposed) periods not sitting during office work (Zoom Online); 30 minutes. Office Ergonomics Research Committee Meeting, Petaluma, CA, É-U. Fall meeting 30 sept. 2018; Spring Meeting 26 juin 2019
  • OERC Research update 2: Comparing different (imposed) periods not sitting during office work (WebEx Online); 30 minutes. Office Ergonomics Research Committee Meeting, Petaluma, CA, É-U. Fall meeting 30 sept. 2018
  • Entrevue de radio à l'émission Regard 9 de Radio Canada - ici première : segment ‘Revu et corrigé’:  Vaut mieux travailler debout qu'assis, 16 avril 2019; entrevue de 15 minutes
  • OERC Research update: Comparing different (imposed) periods not sitting during office work (WebEx Online); 30 minutes. Office Ergonomics Research Committee Meeting, Petaluma, CA, É- Winter Meeting 17 janvier 2018
  • Présentation sur l’ergonomie au bureau et le rôle bénéfique de postes debout-assis (changement automatique), Université de Moncton, Moncton (hiver et printemps, plusieurs dates 2018); Health Connect, Moncton (juin 2017).
  • Présentation invitée au congrès Société canadienne de génie industriel (IISE Canada) : Nouveautés Ergonomiques dans les Milieux Sédentaires - Caractéristiques des Postes et leur Emploi, Halifax, N.-É., 21 jan. 2017.
  • Office Ergonomics in the University. Présentation invitee au séminaire midi du Health and Safety Committee, Mount Allison University (Arts and Science), Sackville N.-B.
  • Présentation Lunch & Learn de résultats de recherche et d’intervention pour Gomes et Black, chez WSP Group Inc., Moncton, sept. 2016.
  • Séminaire au laboratoire d'ergonomie, invité par Patrick Neumann, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, Ryerson University, le 19 avril 2016
  • Séminaire dans la série Ingénous : Études ergonomiques de postes et outils informatiques : travail et santé, Faculté d’ingénierie, Université de Moncton, 2 mars 2016.
  • Enseignement d'atelier au congrès annuel de l'Association canadienne d'ergonomie: Office ergonomics: Where are we and where should we be? (3h), Waterloo ON; 7 octobre 2015
  • Séminaire départemental Industrial engineering, Impact of Sitting and backward-leaning standing on productivity, posture and perception, Dalhousie University. 24 août, 2015.
  • “Impact of workstation style on ergonomic factors during computer-intensive work on-site” à Health Connect, Moncton, 26 juin 2015; introduction à une collecte de données.
  • ‘Ergonomie en salle de classe’, entrevue à Radio-Canada, Alberta. Août 2014 (10 minutes)
  • Présentations d’Ergonomie à l’Université de Moncton (série de conférences à l’heure de dîner) 20 minutes chacune, y compris « Chaises de travail : options, forces faiblesses », le 23 janvier 2014.
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