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Associate Professor David Tappin MSc, PhD

Associate Professor

Doctoral Mentor Supervisor
School of Management

Research

I am a member of two research groups within the School of Management: the Healthy Work Group, and the Sustainability & CSR Research Group.  My research concerns the nature and quality of work and its effects on health, sustainability and performance. For this I adopt a socio-technical systems approach, which recognises the range of system elements involved and the inter-relationships between people across these elements.  This approach helps to identify organisational and management practices, as well as related social and cultural factors, that have an influence on wellbeing and performance.  A sociotechnical systems perspective also requires the collaborative development and implementation of interventions through participation with both internal and external stakeholders of work systems. This perspective complements and overlaps with components of occupational health and safety management, employment relations, human resource management, and social sustainability.

 

External Research Roles

Editorial Board Member - Journal of Management & Organization

Editorial Board Member - Applied Ergonomics

Editorial Board Member - Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management

As an academic in the School of Management I teach courses in HR/ER, including Decent Work and Organisational Behaviour, and I supervise postgraduate research students.  I am a co-director of the Healthy Work Group - a group of researchers and students involved in evaluating and addressing psychosocial risks and interventions in work. My broad research interests are the nature and quality of work and its effects on health, sustainability and performance. I have been at Massey University since 2011. Prior to this I was a self-employed consultant and a researcher with Scion (a Crown Research Institute).

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Professional

Contact details

  • Location: QB 3.02, Quad B
    Campus: Albany

Qualifications

  • Master of Science - Loughborough University (1989)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2009)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Mentor Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

My areas of research interest centre on the nature and quality of work and its effects on health and wellbeing, sustainability and performance. Specific topics of interest and experience include: psychosocial factors at work, sociotechnical systems design, social sustainability and decent work, and the consequences of 'unhealthy' work including work-related musculoskeletal disorders and workplace bullying.

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship, Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Business and Management (150300): Commerce, Management, Tourism And Services (150000):
Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (111705):
Human Resources Management (150305): Industrial Relations (150306):
Medical And Health Sciences (110000): Mental Health (111714):
Organisational Behaviour (150311):
Public Health and Health Services (111700)

Research Projects

Completed Projects

Project Title: HRC - Evaluating a multi-level participatory psychosocial risk intervention

Date Range: 2020 - 2023

Funding Body: Health Research Council of New Zealand

Project Team:

Project Title: Evaluating a qualitative safety culture assessment tool for musculoskeletal disorder prevention

Safety culture has been identified as a critical element of healthy and safe workplaces and as such warrants the attention of those involved in occupational health and safety (OHS). This study sought to evaluate a tool for assessing organisational safety culture as it impacts a common OHS problem: musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). The level of advancement across nine cultural aspects was assessed in two implementation site organisations. These organisations, in residential healthcare and timber processing, enabled evaluation of the tool in contrasting settings, with reported MSD rates also high in both sectors. Interviews were conducted with 39 managers and workers across the two organisations. Interview responses and company documentation were compared by two researchers to the descriptor items for each MSD culture aspect. An assignment of the level of advancement, using a five stage framework, was made for each aspect. Assessments for most MSD culture aspects were in the mid to upper levels of advancement, although the levels differed within each organisation, indicating that different aspects of MSD culture, as with safety culture, develop at a different pace within organisations. The tool provides another perspective for better management of MSD risk.
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Date Range: 2012 - 2012

Funding Body: Massey University

Project Team:

Research Outputs

Journal

Port, ZMJ., Forsyth, DK., & Tappin, D. (2024). Utilising vignettes as prompts in semi-structured interviewing for employment relations research. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations. 48(2), 1-12
[Journal article]Authored by: Port, Z., Tappin, D.
Kobayashi, K., Eweje, G., & Tappin, D. (2024). Changing overwork culture: Stakeholder management for employee wellbeing and social sustainability in large Japanese companies. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. 31(5), 5032-5048
[Journal article]Authored by: Eweje, R., Kobayashi, K., Tappin, D.
Cordier, J., Forsyth, D., & Tappin, D. (2023). Advocation of a contextually driven Strategy as Practice lens for future SHRM research. New Zealand Journal of Human Resources Management. 23(2), 1-19 Retrieved from https://www.hrnz.org.nz/fileadmin/NZJHRM/2023/4-_Cordier_et_al._FINAL.p
[Journal article]Authored by: Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Bentley, TA., Teo, STT., Nguyen, DTN., Blackwood, K., Catley, B., Gardner, D., . . . Port, Z. (2021). Psychosocial influences on psychological distress and turnover intentions in the workplace. Safety Science. 137
[Journal article]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Gardner, D., Port, Z., Tappin, D.
Mrowinski, B., Tappin, D., & Brougham, D. (2021). A review of organisational adoption of disruptive technologies and the implications for Human Resource Management. The New Zealand Journal of Human Resources Management. 21(1), 13-26 Retrieved from https://www.hrnz.org.nz/fileadmin/user_upload/ATPT_and_implications_for_HRM.pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Brougham, D., Tappin, D.
Green, N., Tappin, D., & Bentley, T. (2020). Working from home before, during and after the Covid-19 pandemic: implications for workers and organisations. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations. 45(2), 5-16 Retrieved from https://ojs.aut.ac.nz/nzjer/article/view/19
[Journal article]Authored by: Green, N., Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., Green, N., Tappin, D., & Haslam, R. (2021). State of science: the future of work–ergonomics and human factors contributions to the field. Ergonomics. 64(4), 427-439
[Journal article]Authored by: Green, N., Tappin, D.
Mrowinski, B., Brougham, D., & Tappin, D. (2019). Managers’ Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence and Automation: Insights into the Future of Work. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations. 44(3), 76-91 Retrieved from https://search.informit.org/doi/abs/10.3316/informit.424328673089441
[Journal article]Authored by: Brougham, D., Tappin, D.
Sajjad, A., Eweje, G., & Tappin, D. (2020). Managerial perspectives on drivers for and barriers to sustainable supply chain management implementation: Evidence from New Zealand. Business Strategy and the Environment. 29(2), 592-604
[Journal article]Authored by: Eweje, R., Sajjad, A., Tappin, D.
Sajjad, A., Eweje, G., & Tappin, D. (2020). Greening the supply chain: an empirical study. Australasian Journal of Environmental Management. 27(1), 42-62
[Journal article]Authored by: Eweje, R., Sajjad, A., Tappin, D.
D'Souza, N., Catley, B., Tappin, D., & Forsyth, D. (2022). 'You live and breathe it⋯ ': Exploring experiences of workplace cyberbullying among New Zealand nurses. Journal of Management and Organization. 28(2), 329-347
[Journal article]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Cuny-Guerrier, A., Savescu, A., & Tappin, D. (2019). Strategies to commit senior subcontractor managers in participatory ergonomics interventions. Applied Ergonomics. 81
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
D'Souza, N., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D., & Catley, B. (2018). Conceptualizing workplace cyberbullying: Toward a definition for research and practice in nursing. Journal of Nursing Management. 26(7), 842-850
[Journal article]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Kobayashi, K., Eweje, G., & Tappin, D. (2018). Employee wellbeing and human sustainability: Perspectives of managers in large Japanese corporations. Business Strategy and the Environment. 27(7), 801-810
[Journal article]Authored by: Eweje, R., Kobayashi, K., Tappin, D.
D'Souza, N., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D., & Catley, B. (2017). [¶33-221] Engaging industry specialists on the issue of workplace cyberbullying - A New Zealand study. Journal of Health, Safety and Environment. 33(2)
[Journal article]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Green, N., Tappin, DC., & Bentley, T. (2017). Exploring the teleworking experiences of organisations in a post-disaster environment. New Zealand Journal of Human Resources Management. 17(1), 1-19 Retrieved from http://www.nzjhrm.org.nz/Site/Articles/2017_Folder/2017_Issue.aspx
[Journal article]Authored by: Green, N., Tappin, D.
Meyer, F., Eweje, G., & Tappin, D. (2017). Ergonomics as a tool to improve the sustainability of the workforce. Work. 57(3), 339-350
[Journal article]Authored by: Eweje, R., Tappin, D.
Port, ZMJ., Forsyth, DK., & Tappin, DC. (2017). Hit and miss: Examining antecedents and organisational responses to physical workplace violence in New Zealand. Journal of Health, Safety and Environment. 33(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Forsyth, D., Port, Z., Tappin, D.
Catley, B., Blackwood, K., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D., & Bentley, T. (2017). Workplace bullying complaints: lessons for “good HR practice”. Personnel Review. 46(1), 100-114
[Journal article]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Rothmore, P., Aylward, P., Oakman, J., Tappin, D., Gray, J., & Karnon, J. (2017). The stage of change approach for implementing ergonomics advice – Translating research into practice. Applied Ergonomics. 59, 225-233
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Oakman, J., Rothmore, P., & Tappin, D. (2016). Intervention development to reduce musculoskeletal disorders: Is the process on target?. Applied Ergonomics. 56, 179-186
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Vitalis, A., & Bentley, TA. (2016). The application of an industry level participatory ergonomics approach in developing MSD interventions. Applied Ergonomics. 52, 151-159
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Sajjad, A., Eweje, G., & Tappin, D. (2015). Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Motivators and Barriers. Business Strategy and the Environment. 24(7), 643-655
[Journal article]Authored by: Eweje, R., Sajjad, A., Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Bentley, TA., & Ashby, LE. (2015). An implementation evaluation of a qualitative culture assessment tool. Applied Ergonomics. 47, 84-92
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, TA., Catley, B., Forsyth, D., & Tappin, D. (2014). Understanding workplace violence: The value of a systems perspective. Applied Ergonomics. 45(4), 839-848
[Journal article]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Blackwood, K., Bentley, T., Catley, BE., Tappin, D., & Forsyth, D. (2013). Out of step? The efficacy of trans-tasman law to combat workplace bullying. New Zealand Journal of Employment Relations. 38(1), 27-41 Retrieved from http://www.nzjournal.org/NZJER38(1).pdf
[Journal article]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Bentley, TA., Catley, BE., Forsyth, D., & Tappin, DC. (2013). Understanding workplace violence and its prevention in New Zealand: The 2011 New Zealand workplace violence survey. Journal of Management and Organization. 19(3), 352-364
[Journal article]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Bentley, TA., Tappin, DC., & Jackson, D. (2012). Health and safety practitioners' perceptions of safety culture. Journal of Health, Safety and Environment. 28(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., & Tappin, D. (2010). Incorporating organisational safety culture within ergonomics practice. Ergonomics. 53(10), 1167-1174
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., Bentley, T., & Tappin, D. (2008). Qualitative evaluation of a framework for understanding the development of organisational safety culture. Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand. 24(3), 213-220
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Bentley, TA., & Vitalis, A. (2008). The role of contextual factors for musculoskeletal disorders in the New Zealand meat processing industry. Ergonomics. 51(10), 1576-1593
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Bentley, TA., Vitalis, A., & Macky, K. (2008). An analysis of sprain and strain injury data for the New Zealand meat processing industry from national and industry injury surveillance databases. Ergonomics. 51(11), 1721-1734
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, TA., Hide, S., Tappin, D., Moore, D., Legg, S., Ashby, L., . . . Parker, R. (2006). Investigating risk factors for slips, trips and falls in New Zealand residential construction using incident-centred and incident-independent methods. Ergonomics. 49(1), 62-77
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., Tappin, DC., Moore, D., Legg, S., Ashby, L., & Parker, R. (2005). Investigating slips trips and falls in the New Zealand dairy farming sector. Ergonomics. 48(8), 1008-1019
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., Tappin, DC., & Legg, S. (2004). An exploratory analysis of falls in New Zealand small business residential construction. The Journal of Occupational Health and Safety Australia and New Zealand. 20(6), 539-545
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Ashby, L., Tappin, D., & Bentley, T. (2004). Evaluation in industry of a draft code of practice for manual handling. Applied Ergonomics. 35(3), 293-300
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., & Tappin, D. (2004). An exploratory analysis of slips, trips and falls in New Zealand dairy farming. Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand. 20(2), 131-138
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, TA., Parker, RJ., Ashby, L., Moore, DJ., & Tappin, DC. (2002). The role of the New Zealand forest industry injury surveillance system in a strategic Ergonomics, Safety and Health Research Programme. Applied Ergonomics. 33(5), 395-403
[Journal article]Authored by: Tappin, D.

Book

Meyer, F., Apud, E., Eweje, G., & Tappin, D. (2019). Past, Present, and Future of the Workforce at the Chilean Forestry Sector from a Social and Ergonomics Perspective. In Human Factors for Sustainability: Theoretical Perspectives and Global Applications. (pp. 319 - 334).
[Chapter]Authored by: Eweje, R., Tappin, D.
Catley, B., Blackwood, K., Forsyth, D., & Tappin, D. (2015). Workplace bullying in New Zealand: ‘She’ll be right?’. In Workplace Abuse, Incivility and Bullying: Methodological and cultural perspectives. (pp. 173 - 191).
[Chapter]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Felipe, M., Apud, E., Eweje, G., & Tappin, D. (2019). Past, Present and Future of the Workforce at the Chilean Forestry Sector from a Social and Ergonomics Perspective. In A. Thatcher, KJ. Zink, & K. Fischer (Eds.) Human Factors for Sustainability: Theoretical Perspectives and Global Applications. (pp. 319 - 334). Boca Raton, Florida, United States of America: CRC Press
[Chapter]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Blackwood, K., Bentley, T., Green, N., & Tappin, D. (2018). Changing Terrain: Flexible Forms of Working and their Meaning for Human Resource Management and Employment Relations. In J. Parker, & M. Baird (Eds.) The Big Issues in Employment: HR Management and Employment Relations in Australasia. Auckland, New Zealand: Wolters Kluwer, CCH
[Chapter]Authored by: Green, N., Tappin, D.
Catley, B., Blackwood, K., Forsyth, DK., & Tappin, D. (2015). Workplace bullying in New Zealand: “She’ll be right?”. In M. Omari, & M. Paull (Eds.) Workplace Abuse, Incivility and Bullying: Methodological and Cultural Perspectives. (pp. 173 - 191). London: Routledge
[Chapter]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Cohen, FM., & Tappin, D. (2014). Social sustainability in the Chilean logging sector. (pp. 269 - 294).
[Chapter]Authored by: Tappin, D.Edited by: Eweje, R.
Blackwood, K., Catley, BE., Bentley, T., & Tappin, D. (2013). Bullying at work: Its meaning for HRM and ER. In J. Parker (Ed.) The big issues in employment: HR management and employment relations in New Zealand. (pp. 159 - 176). New Zeaaland: CCH New Zealand
[Chapter]Authored by: Catley, B., Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., Blackwood, K., Catley, B., Gardner, D., Le Fevre, M., & Tappin, D. (2013). The vulnerability of the bullied worker. In T. Fashoyin, M. Tiraboschi, M. Sargeant, & M. Ori (Eds.) Vulnerable workers and precarious working. (pp. 274 - 292). United Kingdom: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
[Chapter]Authored by: Catley, B., Gardner, D., Tappin, D.

Thesis

Tappin, DC. (2009). Investigating musculoskeletal disorders in New Zealand meat processing using an industry-level participative ergonomics approach. (Doctoral Thesis, Massey University, New Zealand)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Tappin, D.

Report

Tappin, D., Blackwood, K., Bentley, T., Port, Z., Ashby, L., Bone, K., . . . MacDonald, B.(2024). The Healthy Work Project: Stakeholder Report - Evaluating a Psychosocial Safety Climate Approach for Improving Wellbeing in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Auckland: Massey University
[Technical Report]Authored by: Gardner, D., Port, Z., Roskruge, M., Tappin, D.
Tappin, D., Blackwood, K., Bentley, T., Port, Z., Bone, K., D'Souza, N., . . . McDonald, B.(2023). Evaluating a Psychosocial Safety Climate Intervention for Reducing Work-Related Psychosocial Risk in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.
[Technical Report]Authored by: Gardner, D., Port, Z., Roskruge, M., Tappin, D.
Tedestedt George, C., Mackie, H., Ashby, L., Tappin, D., Hirsch, L., Lamm, F., . . . Crawford, J. (2021). Managing vehicle-related risks from supply chain pressures. Mackie Research and Worksafe New Zealand.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Forsyth, D., Ashby, L., Gardner, D., & Tappin, D.(2021). Psychosocial Safety Climate and Worker Health – Findings from the 2020 New Zealand Workplace Barometer..
[Technical Report]Authored by: Forsyth, D., Gardner, D., Tappin, D.
Tappin, D., Forsyth, D., Gardner, D., Ashby, L., Bentley, T., Bone, K., . . . Cordier, J.(2020). The New Zealand Workplace Barometer: Psychosocial safety climate and worker health – findings from the 2019 NZ Workplace Barometer..
[Technical Report]Authored by: Brougham, D., Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Gardner, D., Port, Z., Tappin, D.
Parker, J., Arrowsmith, J., Barney, A., Bone, K., Junaid, F., Port, Z., . . . Tappin, D.(2019). Eurofound Country Profile: Working life in New Zealand. Dublin, Ireland: Eurofound
[Technical Report]Authored by: Arrowsmith, J., Parker, J., Port, Z., Rao, V., Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., Tappin, D., Blackwood, K., Bone, K., Forsyth, D., Gardner, D., . . . Ashby, L.(2019). The New Zealand Workplace Barometer: A report on findings from the 2018 survey of the New Zealand Workplace Barometer.
[Technical Report]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Gardner, D., Port, Z., Tappin, D.
Tappin, D., Forsyth, D., Port, Z., & Bentley, T. (2018). Z Energy Psychosocial Risk Assessment Report.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Forsyth, D., Port, Z., Tappin, D.
D'Souza, N., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D., & Catley, B.(2017). Workplace Cyberbullying in New Zealand Nursing: A Report for Participants and Professional Bodies..
[Technical Report]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Rothmore, P., Karnon, J., Aylward, P., Pisaniello, D., Oakman, J., & Tappin, D. (2015). Taking the next step: operationalising a behaviour-based approach for musculoskeletal injury prevention interventions. School of Public Health, University of Adelaide.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.Contributed to by: Tappin, D.
Parker, J., Arrowsmith, J., Tappin, D., & Nemani, M. (2012). Situational analysis of employment policies in Papua New Guinea. ILO.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Arrowsmith, J., Parker, J., Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Ashby, L., Bentley, T., & Vitalis, A. (2005). Musculoskeletal disorders in the meat processing industry: summary of results from stage 1. ( Report No. COHFE Report 6(3)). Scion Research.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Bentley, TA., Ashby, L., Tedestedt-George, C., & Tedestedt, R. (2014). Identifying measures to reduce musculoskeletal disorder risks in residential construction: findings from interviews with 61 builders in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.. Massey University.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Hide, S., Tappin, DC., & Langer, L. (2011). What is the general public's perception of rural fire danger communications?. Scion Research, Rotorua.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Boocock, M., Edwin, M., Tappin, DC., McNair, P., Collier, J., Rice, D., . . . Larmer, P. (2010). Guidelines to using computers: Preventing and managing discomfort, pain and injury. Compilation of draft document under commission by ACC.. ACC.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Hide, S., Tappin, DC., & Parker, R. (2010). Optimising work organisation for maximum performance.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Hide, S., Tappin, D., Langer, E., & Anderson, S. (2010). Assessment of the general public's perception of rural fire danger communications.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Hide, S., Tappin, DC., & McDonald, B. (2009). Construction initiative: evaluation of the 2005-2007 ACC injury and claims descriptions for house construction workers. ( Report No. COHFE Report 10(3)).
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Hide, S., Tappin, DC., Moore, D., Parker, R., Ashby, L., Edwards, J., . . . Bentley, T. (2009). Construction initiative: Analysis of incident claim narratives: Summary report. Centre for Human Factors and Ergonomics.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Langer, E., Tappin, D., & Hide, S. (2009). Fire danger warning communication in New Zealand: Summary of a study of Rural Fire Authority communications in Northland. ( Report No. 38).
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Hide, S., Tappin, DC., Moore, D., Parker, R., Ashby, L., Edwards, J., . . . Bentley, T. (2008). Construction Initiative: analysis of incident claim narratives for 2006-2007. ( Report No. ACC A56827). ACC.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Ashby, L., & Tappin, D. (2008). Timber processing - analysis of ACC claims narratives.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., & Moore, D. (2007). Addressing musculoskeletal disorders in sawmilling - Case Study 2: using rolling packet riskers at Pacific Wood Products, Napier. ( Report No. COHFE Report 8(9)). Scion Research.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., & Moore, D. (2007). Addressing musculoskeletal disorders in sawmilling - Case Study 1: optimising working heights at Waipawa Timber, Hastings. ( Report No. COHFE Report 8(8)). Scion Research.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Hide, S., & Tappin, D. (2007). Appraisal of the guide to health and safety in the timber processing industry.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Hide, S., & Tappin, D. (2007). Evaluation of the proposed new training programme for tree fallers.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Ashby, L., & Tappin, D. (2007). An analysis of ACC data for the New Zealand timber processing industry.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Ashby, L., Tappin, D., & Moore, D. (2007). Injury prevention in timber processing: A brief review of the literature for the New Zealand timber processing industry.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Moore, D., Bentley, TA., Parker, R., Ashby, L., Vitalis, A., . . . Hide, SA. (2007). Industry interventions for addressing musculoskeletal disorders (strains/sprains) in New Zealand meat processing.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Moore, D., Bentley, TA., Parker, R., Ashby, L., & Vitalis, A. (2007). Industry interventions for addressing musculoskeletal disorders (strains/sprains) in New Zealand seafood processing.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Moore, D., Ashby, L., Riley, D., Bentley, T., & Trevelyan, F. (2006). Musculoskeletal disorders in meat processing: A review of the literature for the New Zealand meat processing industry. Center for Human Factors and Ergonomics.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Moore, D., Tappin, D., & Ashby, L. (2006). Musculoskeletal disorders in seafood processing: A review of the literature for the New Zealand seafood processing industry. ( Report No. 7).
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC. (2005). Guide to Health and Safety in the Timber Processing Industry. ( Report No. ACC5637). ACC.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Moore, D., Tappin, DC., Bentley, T., Ashby, L., & Parker, R. (2005). Slips, trips and falls in the NZ dairy farming sector – report for industry on phase two of the HRC PP project. Scion Research.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Moore, D., Tappin, DC., Ashby, L., Parker, R., & Bentley, T. (2005). Slips, trips and falls in dairy farming – development of intervention measures. ( Report No. COHFE Report 6(2)). Scion Research.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Ashby, L., Bentley, T., & Vitalis, A. (2005). Musculoskeletal disorders in the seafood processing industry: summary of results from stage 1. ( Report No. COHFE Report 6(4)). Scion Research.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Hide, S., Bentley, T., Legg, S., Tappin, DC., Moore, D., Parker, R., . . . Ashby, L. (2004). Slips, trips and falls in the New Zealand residential construction sector - development of intervention measures.. Scion Research & Massey University.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Ashby, L., Moore, D., Parker, R., Hide, S., Bentley, T., . . . Legg, S. (2004). Slips, trips and falls in residential construction. ( Report No. COHFE Report 5(4)). Scion Research.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., Hide, S., Moore, D., Tappin, DC., Parker, R., Ashby, L., . . . Laird, I. (2003). Slips, trips and falls in the New Zealand residential construction sector.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Edwin, M., & Bentley, T.(2003). Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sawmilling: ergonomics work system assessments and suggested interventions. (Report No. COHFE Report 4(6)). Auckland, New Zealand: Scion Research
[Technical Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Edwin, M., & Moore, D.(2003). Sawmill Accident Register Records – Main Findings of a Survey from 37 Mills. (Report No. COHFE Report 4(5)). Auckland, New Zealand: Scion Research
[Technical Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Ashby, L., Parker, R., & Moore, D.(2003). Piloting a Sawmilling Injury Database. (Report No. COHFE Report 4(4)). Auckland, New Zealand: Scion Research
[Technical Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Ashby, L., Tappin, DC., & Bentley, T. (2002). Code of Practice for Manual Handling. ( Report No. ACC532). ACC.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Ashby, L., Tappin, DC., & Parker, R. (2002). Musculoskeletal disorders in logging: Preventing strains and sprains on the skidsite. ( Report No. COHFE Report 3(5)). Scion Research.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Ashby, L., Parker, R., & Tappin, DC. (2002). The Forest Silviculture Accident Reporting Scheme: Summary of Reports – 2001. ( Report No. COHFE Report 3(2)). Scion Research.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Tappin, D.

Conference

Port, Z., Forsyth, D., & Tappin, D.(2023, February). Bringing multiple job holding out of the moonlight: Understanding different types of multiple job holders and their experiences in Aotearoa New Zealand. .
[Conference]Authored by: Forsyth, D., Port, Z., Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., Tappin, D., Catley, B., Blackwood, K., Bone, K., Forsyth, D., . . . Port, Z. (2019, May). The New Zealand Workplace Barometer. Presented at 5th International Conference on Wellbeing at Work. Paris.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Port, Z., Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., Tappin, D., Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Blackwood, K., Port, Z., . . . D'Souza, N.Developing the New Zealand Workplace Barometer. . Auckland, New Zealand
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Port, Z., Tappin, D.
Green, N., Tappin, D., & Bentley, T. (2019). The impact of telehealth video-conferencing services on work systems in new zealand: Perceptions of expert stakeholders. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing. Vol. 818 (pp. 192 - 197).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Green, N., Tappin, D.
Green, N., Tappin, D., & Bentley, T.(2018). The impact of telehealth video-conferencing services on work systems in New Zealand: Perceptions of expert stakeholders. Paper presented at the meeting of The impact of telehealth video-conferencing services on work systems in New Zealand: Perceptions of expert stakeholders. In SProceedings of the 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018). Florence, Italy
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, D. (2018, August). Starting Different Conversations: Drivers to Reduce Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Factors. Presented at IEA 2018 - 20th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association. Florence, Italy.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Tappin, D.
D'Souza, N., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D., & Catley, B. (2018). Exploring workplace cyberbullying among New Zealand nurses. BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF WORKPLACE BULLYING AND HARASSMENT IN A CHANGING WORLD. : The 11th International Conference on Workplace Bullying and Harassment
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Green, N., Tappin, D., & Bentley, T. (2019). The Impact of Telehealth Video-Conferencing Services on Work Systems in New Zealand: Perceptions of Expert Stakeholder. In S. Bagnara, R. Tartaglia, S. Albolino, T. Alexander, & Y. Fujita (Eds.) Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing. Vol. 818 (pp. 192 - 197). : Twentieth Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018)
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, D., Forsyth, D., Port, Z., & Bentley, T. (2018). The development of a qualitative tool to measure psychosocial safety culture – a case study within a transport fuel distribution company. Poster session presented at the meeting of Twentieth Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018). Florence, Italy
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Forsyth, D., Port, Z., Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., Tappin, D., Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Blackwood, K., Gardner, D., . . . D'Souza, N. (2018, August). The New Zealand Workplace Barometer: Monitoring psychosocial risks and impacts on individual and organisational outcomes. Presented at 20th Congress International Ergonomics Association. Florence, Italy.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Gardner, D., Port, Z., Tappin, D.
Green, N., Tappin, D., & Bentley, T.A review of theoretical frameworks for telehealth to support effective research. Paper presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the 2017 Health Informatics New Zealand (HiNZ) Conference. Rotorua, New Zealand
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Port, ZMJ., Forsyth, DK., & Tappin, DC. (2017). Is the future of work dangerous by design? Assessing the worth of investigating the changing world of work using the concept of psychosocial risk.. 31st Annual Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management Conference Creative Disruption: Managing in a Digital Age Conference Proceedings. : 31st Annual Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Forsyth, D., Port, Z., Tappin, D.
D'Souza, N., Tappin, DC., Forsyth, D., & Catley, B. (2017, August). You live and breathe it past working hours – The insidious nature of workplace cyberbullying. Presented at International Commission of Occupational Health - Work Organization and Psychosocial Factors (ICOH-WOPS). Mexico City, Mexico.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Port, ZMJ., Forsyth, DK., & Tappin, DC. (2016, November). Hit and miss: Examining antecedents and organisational responses to physical workplace violence in New Zealand. Presented at 5th Aotearoa New Zealand Organisational Psychology and Organisational Behaviour Conference. Auckland, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Forsyth, D., Port, Z., Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Forsyth, D., Catley, B., & Bentley, T. (2016, September). Preventing musculoskeletal disorders in residential construction. Presented at Health and Safety Association NZ (HASANZ) Conference 2016. Welington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
D'Souza, N., Catley, ., Tappin, ., & Forsyth, DK. (2016). Made to measure: A conceptualisation study in the measurement of cyberbullying. In The proceedings of the International Conference on Workplace Bullying and Harassment, The 10th International Conference on Workplace Bullying and Harassment: The International Association on Workplace Bullying and Harassment
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.Edited by: Catley, B.
D'Souza, N., Catley, ., Tappin, ., & Forsyth, . (2016). Bullying is in the eye of the beholder: Exploring nurses’ understandings of workplace cyberbullying. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Workplace Bullying and Harassment, The 10th International Conference on Workplace Bullying and Harassment Auckland: International Association of on Workplace Bullying and Harassment
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.Edited by: Catley, B.
Forsyth, D., D'Souza, N., Tappin, D., & Catley, B.In my professional opinion: Academic and practitioner views on workplace cyberbullying in New Zealand. . Osaka, Japan
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
tappin, DC., Catley, B., Forsyth, DK., Bentley, T., & Ashby, L.Building on good ideas: developing MSD interventions with residential builders. Presented at PREMUS2016: 9th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders. Toronto, Canada: Institute of Work and Health, Canada.. Canada.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Cordier, J., Catley, B., Tappin, D., & Junaid, F.Taking People Seriously: An Activity Approach for Strategic Human Resource Management. . Queenstown
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Catley, B., Tappin, D.
Oldcorn, G., Forsyth, DK., Catley, ., Tappin, ., Junaid, F., & Cordier, J. (2015). Information overload at work: Could drawing from the popular culture of 'slow' be helpful?. In 29th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, 29th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management: Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Cordier, J., Catley, B., Tappin, ., Forsyth, ., Oldcorn, G., & Junaid, F. (2015). Taking people seriously: An activity approach for strategic human resource management. In 29th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, 29th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management: Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Forsyth, D., Tappin, ., Blackwood, ., Bentley, ., & Catley, BE. (2015). Workplace Bullying and Human Resources: The Challenges of Handling a Complaint. In No2Bullying Conference, NO2Bullying Conference 2015
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC. (2015, December). The utility of the stages of change model for organizational development of musculoskeletal disorder interventions. Presented at 29th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference - Managing for Peak Performance. Queenstown, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Tappin, D.Edited by: Tappin, D.
D'Souza, N., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D., & Catley, B. (2015). The case for a multi-faceted measurement approach to cyberbullying. In C. O'Kane, & E. Rose (Eds.) 29th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference - Managing for Peak Performance. (pp. 1 - 15). : 29th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference - Managing for Peak Performance
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Tappin, D., Sharples, S., & Lupo, G. (2015, August). How to publish in a journal, some do's and don'ts - a workshop facilitated by Elsevier and Scientific Editors of Applied Ergonomics. Presented at 19th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Melbourne, Australia, 09 Aug 2015 - 14 Aug 2015.. Melbourne, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Tappin, D.Contributed to by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Ashby, L., Tedestedt-George, C., Tedestedt, R., & Bentley, T. (2015, August). Musculoskeletal disorders in residential construction: what builders do to prevent them. Presented at 19th Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Melbourne, Australia, 09 Aug 2015 - 14 Aug 2015.. Melbourne, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Oakman, J., & Tappin, DC. (2015). What is the role of organisational culture in developing improved approaches to the risk management of musculoskeletal disorders?. , 31st International Congress on Occupational Health
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC. (2015, January). What is Healthy Work?. Presented at Massey-Meiji International Conference on Finance and Responsible Business. Tokyo, Japan.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Green, N., & Bentley, T. (2014, May). Adopting telework following a natural disaster: the experiences and lessons learnt from two case organisations in Christchurch. Presented at The Future of Work: Lessons from the past – lessons for the future. AUT Business and Labour History Group Conference.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Contributed to by: Tappin, D.
Forsyth, DK., Alhaseny, S., Catley, B., & Tappin, D. (2014). Is what constitutes workplace bullying in the ‘eye of the beholder’?: Insights from the hospitality and education sectors. Human Resource Institute of New Zealand Research Forum. : Human Resource Institute of New Zealand Research Forum
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Catley, BE., Tappin, D., Forsyth, D., Gardner, D., & Bentley, T. (2014). Getting the most out of WorkSafe NZ’s workplace bullying guidelines. In OHSIG Conference and Exhibition 2014. World Class Workplace: Achieving Excellence Together(pp. 20 - 20). , OHSIG Conference and Exhibition: Occupational Health & Safety Industry Group
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Gardner, D., Tappin, D.
D'Souza, N., Catley, BE., Forsyth, D., & Tappin, D. (2014). Cyberbullying at work: Towards a framework for advancing research. In A. Hermens, S. Benn, K. Redfern, M. dela Rama, A. Fee, & S. Harris (Eds.) 28th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference: Reshaping Management for Impact. (pp. 1 - 18). : 28th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Green, N., Tappin, D., & Bentley, T.A multi-level analysis of telework adoption and outcomes within organisations following a natural disaster. . UTS Business School, Sydney, Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bosen, V., Forsyth, DK., & Tappin, D. (2013). A twenty year review on the effectiveness of workplace violence interventions in the healthcare sector. , 2nd New Zealand Industrial/Organisational Psychology Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Thu, H., Forsyth, DK., & Tappin, D. (2013). Employees’ perceptions of corporate social responsibility and organisational commitment in multinational companies in Vietnam. , 2nd New Zealand Industrial/Organisational Psychology Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Blackwood, KM., Catley, B., Tappin, D., Forsyth, D., & Bentley, T.Workplace bullying and human resource management: Lessons from Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court determinations. . Auckland, New Zealand
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Edwards, M., Tappin, D., & Blackwood, K.Two phones and a doctoral project - Workshop. . Perth, Australia
[Conference Other]Authored by: Tappin, D., Thorn, K.
Blackwood, K., Catley, B., Tappin, D., Forsyth, DK., & Bentley, T. (2012). Workplace bullying and human resource management: Lessons from employment relations authority and employment court determinations. Conference: Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRINZ) Research Forum. : The Human Resource Institute of New Zealand Research Forum 2012
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Blackwood, K., Catley, BE., Tappin, D., & Bentley, TA. (2012). Falling between stools: Workplace bullying and the New Zealand employment relations context. In W. Soontiens (Ed.) 26th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference: Managing for Volatility and Instability. Australia: 26th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management [ANZAM] Conference: Managing for Volatility and Instability
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Catley, B., Tappin, D.
Bentley, TA., Blackwood, K., Catley, BE., Gardner, D., Le Fevre, M., & Tappin, D. (2013). The vulnerability of the bullied worker. In T. Fashoyin, M. Tiraboschi, M. Sargeant, & M. Ori (Eds.) Vulnerable Workers and Precarious Work. (pp. 274 - 292). Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Vulnerable Workers and Precarious Work in a Changing World
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Catley, B., Gardner, D., Tappin, D.
Blackwood, K., Catley, BE., Tappin, D., Forsyth, D., & Bentley, TA. (2012). Workplace bullying and human resource management: Lessons from Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court determinations. Research Forum 2012. (pp. 229 - 239). : Human Resources Institute of New Zealand [HRINZ] Research Forum
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., & Catley, B. (2014, February). Workplace bullying before the courts: insights from ERA and EC determinations. Presented at Towards healthy work for all. Auckland, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Bentley, T., & Ashby, L.(2013). An evaluation of a tool to assess safety culture in high-MSD risk organisations. Paper presented at the meeting of Managing on the edge. 27th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference. Hobart, Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Bentley, T., & Ashby, L. (2013). The role of organisational safety culture in MSD. , PREMUS 2013 - 8th International Conference on Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, TA., Tappin, DC., Catley, BE., & Le Fevre, M. (2012). The vulnerability of the bullied worker. Proceedings of the 2nd Conference on Vulnerable Workers and Precarious Work in a Changing World. (pp. 1 - 20). : Vulnerable workers and precarious work in a changing world
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Catley, B., Tappin, D.
Arrowsmith, J., Forsyth, D., Parker, J., Tappin, DC., & Catley, B. (2012). Managing the employment relationship: The view from both sides. Human Resources Institute of New Zealand (HRINZ) Research Forum 2012. (pp. 1 - 16). : Human Resources Institute of New Zealand Research Forum
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Arrowsmith, J., Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Parker, J., Tappin, D.
Edwards, M., Tappin, DC., Thorn, K., Blackwood, K., & Bentley, TA.Conducting ethical management research: drama and discussions. . Perth, Australia
[Conference Other]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Blackwood, K., Catley, B., Tappin, DC., & Bentley, TA.(2012). Falling between stools: Workplace bullying and the New Zealand employment relations context. Paper presented at the meeting of 26th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference. Perth, Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Catley, B., Tappin, D.
Boocock, M., McNair, P., Larmer, P., Trevelyan, F., Tappin, DC., Griffiths, R., . . . Simmonds, M. (2011). Determining the level of evidence of risk factors for work-related gradual process conditions: a series of systematic reviews. Proceedings of the International symposium on musculoskeletal disorders – risk factors and solutions at work. : International symposium on musculoskeletal disorders – risk factors and solutions at work
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Bentley, TA., & Jackson, D.(2011). Organisational safety culture: perceptions and practice of New Zealand OHS managers and advisors. . Wellington
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, TA., Catley, BE., Forsyth, D., & Tappin, DC.(2011). Workplace violence in New Zealand: Results from the 2011 Workplace Violence Survey. . Wellington
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Forsyth, D., & Bentley, TA. (2011). Sprains and strains in seafood processing: An analysis of injury data, risk factors, and interventions. , OHSIG Conference ‘Toward 2020, Challenges & Changes in OH&S
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Forsyth, DK., Bentley, T., Tappin, DC., & Catley, BE. (2011). Workplace violence in New Zealand: Incidence, perceived contributors, & reported preventative strategies. , OHSIG Conference ‘Toward 2020, Challenges & Changes in OH&S
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Olsen, K., & Tappin, DC.(2010). Proceedings of the 16th conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society - Preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders: present and future challenges. . Nelson, New Zealand
[Conference Other]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Boocock, M., Trevelyan, F., Tappin, DC., McNair, P., Larmer, P., Griffiths, R., . . . Miller, C. (2010). Determining the level of evidence associated with risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome: A systematic review. , PREMUS 2010 / WDPI 2010 - 7th International Conference on Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders and 1st Scientific Conference on Work Disability Prevention and Integration
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Parker, R, ., Moore, D., Ashby, L., Tappin, DC., Hide, S., Baillie, B., . . . Vitalis, A. (2011). Measuring dangerous work: Tree felling and rural fire fighting. In K. Olsen, & D. Tappin (Eds.) Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Present and Future Challenges. (pp. 49 - 55). Palmerston North, New Zealand: 16th Conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.Edited by: Tappin, D.
Boocock, M., Tappin, DC., Trevelyan, F., McNair, P., Larmer, P., Griffiths, R., . . . Miller, C. (2010). Evidence-based, systematic reviews of musculoskeletal disorders: The pitfalls and challenges to providing effective guidance. In Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Present and Future Challenges(pp. 121 - 122). , 16th Conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Ergonomics Society Inc.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Tappin, D.Edited by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., Tappin, DC., & Catley, B. (2010). Contextual factors for 'everyday' workplace injuries: Implications for OH&S and HR professionals. 24th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference. (pp. 1 - 15). : 24th Annual Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Catley, B., Tappin, D.
Olsen, K., & Tappin, D. (Eds.)(2010). Proceedings of the 16th Conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society. Preventing Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Present and Future Challenges. In Proceedings of the 16th Conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society. Preventing Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Present and Future Challenges. Nelson, New Zealand: New Zealand Ergonomics Society
[Conference Other]Edited by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., & Tappin, DC.(2009, May 6). How can we measure safety culture?. , Safeguard National Health and Safety Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Hide, S., Tappin, D., Moore, D., Parker, R., Ashby, L., & Bentley, T.(2009). Identification of incident casual factors in the construction sector through encoding and analysis of claim narratives. Paper presented at the meeting of 15th New Zealand Ergonomics Society Conference Proceedings: Ergonomics for the Ageing Population. Martinborough, New Zealand
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., & Tappin, D. (2008). Measuring aspects of safety culture in ergonomics studies. 44th Annual Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Conference 2008, HFESA 2008. (pp. 172 - 179).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, D., Bentley, T., & Vitalis, T. (2008). Contextual factors for musculoskeletal disorders in the New Zealand meat processing industry. 44th Annual Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Conference 2008, HFESA 2008. (pp. 116 - 123).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Vitalis, A., & Bentley, T. (2008). Contextual factors for musculoskeletal disorders. , Inaugural OHSIG Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC.MSD in meat processing: primary risk factors and industry interventions. . Napier, New Zealand
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Bentley, TA., & Vitalis, A. (2007). Some insights from applying an industry-wide participative approach to addressing MSD. Proceedings of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society Conference. (pp. 44 - 47).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, TA., & Tappin, DC. (2007). Evaluation of a framework for understanding level of organizational safety culture advancement. Proceedings of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society Conference: 'Ergonomic(s) Perspectives'. (pp. 56 - 59).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Moore, D., Tappin, DC., & Parker, R. (2006). Ergonomics in the primary industries - a review. , 16th International Ergonomics Association World Congress on Ergonomics
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Moore, D., Tappin, D., Parker, R., Ashby, L., & Bentley, T. (2006). Slips, trips and falls on New Zealand dairy farms. 42nd Annual Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia Conference 2006, HFESA 2006. (pp. 23 - 30).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Parker, R., Ashby, L., Moore, D., & Tappin, DC. (2006). Productivity, safety and ergonomics. Marketing for Ergonomist$. (pp. 47 - 50). : 13th Conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Moore, DJ., Tappin, DC., & Parker, RJ. (2006). Ergonomics in the primary industries: A review. Proceedings of the 16th International Ergonomics Association World Congress on Ergonomics. (pp. 1 - 4). : 16th World Conference on Ergonomics. Meeting Diversity in Ergonomics
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Moore, DJ., Ashby, LJ., & Parker, RJ. (2006). Investigating musculoskeletal disorders in the New Zealand meat processing and seafood processing industries. Proceedings of the 16th International Ergonomics Association World Congress on Ergonomics. (pp. 1 - 6). : 16th World Conference on Ergonomics. Meeting Diversity in Ergonomics
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, TA., Hide, SA., Legg, SJ., Tappin, DC., & Moore, DC. (2006). An ergonomics model for workplace injury analysis. Marketing for Ergonomist$: Proceedings of the 13th Conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society. (pp. 51 - 54).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Moore, DC., Parker, R., Ashby, L., Bentley, TA., & Vitalis, A. (2006). Participative development of MSD interventions in meat and seafood processing. Marketing for Ergonomist$: Proceedings of the 13th Conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society. (pp. 55 - 58).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Vitalis, A., & Bentley, TA. (2006). Adopting an industry-wide participative approach in facilitating MSD intervention implementation. In RN. Pikaar, EAP. Koningsveld, & PJM. Settels (Eds.) Proceedings of the 16th International Ergonomics Association Congress.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Moore, DJ., Tappin, DC., Vitalis, A., Bentley, TA., & Parker, R. (2006). Developing interventions to reduce quadbike incidents in New Zealand. In RN. Pikaar, EAP. Koningsveld, & PJM. Settels (Eds.) Proceedings of the 16th International Ergonomics Association Congress.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., Vitalis, A., Bentley, TA., Ashby, L., Moore, D., Parker, R., . . . Trevelyan, F.(2005). An ergonomics study of musculoskeletal disorders in meat processing in New Zealand. . San Diego
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., Tappin, D., Moore, D., Legg, S., Ashby, L., & Parker, R. (2005). Investigating slips, trips and falls in the New Zealand dairy farming sector. Ergonomics. Vol. 48 (pp. 1008 - 1019).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., & Moore, D.(2004). Ergonomics: Analyse, Design, Evaluate, Proceedings of the 12th Conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society. . Taupo, New Zealand
[Conference Other]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Parker, R., Ashby, L., Moore, D., Tappin, DC., Vitalis, A., & Emms, G. (2004). The potential effects of chainsaw sharpness on operator fatigue and productivity. Proceedings of the 12th Conference of the NZ Ergonomics Society. (pp. 88 - 93). : Ergonomics: Analyse, Design, Evaluate, Proceedings of the 12th Conference of the NZ Ergonomics Society
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Moore, D., Tappin, DC., & Vitalis, A. (2004). Accident Register Surveys: developing league tables of tasks linked to high incidences of musculoskeletal disorders. Proceedings of the 12th Conference of the NZ Ergonomics Society. (pp. 82 - 87). : Ergonomics: Analyse, Design, Evaluate, Proceedings of the 12th Conference of the NZ Ergonomics Society
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Hide, S., Bentley, TA., Tappin, DC., Moore, D., & Legg, SJ. (2004). Developing intervention measures to prevent slips, trips and falls in the New Zealand residential construction sector. In DC. Tappin, & D. Moore (Eds.) Proceedings of the 12th Conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society. (pp. 65 - 70). : Ergonomics: analyse, design, evaluate. Proceedings of the 12th conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, D., Edwin, M., Bentley, T., & Ashby, L. (2004). Addressing musculoskeletal disorders in the New Zealand log sawmilling industry. In PT. McCabe (Ed.) CONTEMPORARY ERGONOMICS 2004. (pp. 212 - 216). : Annual Conference of the Ergonomics-Society
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, D., Bentley, T., Moore, D., Ashby, L., Parker, R., & Legg, S. (2004). Investigating slips, trips and falls in two major new Zealand industries. In PT. McCabe (Ed.) CONTEMPORARY ERGONOMICS 2004. (pp. 53 - 57). : Annual Conference of the Ergonomics-Society
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., Tappin, DC., & Ashby, L. (2003). Detailed follow-up investigations into slips, trips and falls in New Zealand dairy farming. Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference of the Ergonomics Society of Australia. (pp. 72 - 77). : Back to Basics, Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference of the Ergonomics Society of Australia
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., & Tappin, DC.(2002). Putting Research to Work, Proceedings of the 11th Conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society. . Wellington, New Zealand
[Conference Other]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., Parker, R., Ashby, L., Tappin, DC., Moore, D., Legg, S., . . . Laird, I. (2002). Understanding slips, trips and falls in two major New Zealand industry sectors. Proceedings of the 11th Conference of the NZ Ergonomics Society. (pp. 124 - 129). : Putting Research to Work, Proceedings of the 11th Conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Ashby, L., Tappin, DC., & Darby, F. (2002). Evaluation of the New Zealand code of practice for manual handling using ergonomics methodologies. In T. Bentley, & D. Tappin (Eds.) Proceedings of the 11th Conference of the NZ Ergonomics Society. (pp. 106 - 111). : Putting Research to Work, Proceedings of the 11th Conference of the NZ Ergonomics Society
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Slappendel, C., Moore, D., & Tappin, DC. (1996). Ergonomics in the Meat Processing Industry. In F. Darby, & P. Turner (Eds.) Proceedings of the 7th Conference of the NZ Ergonomics Society. (pp. 217 - 223). : Contemporary Ergonomics in New Zealand, Proceedings of the 7th Conference of the New Zealand Ergonomics Society
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Tappin, D.

Other

Forsyth, D., Tappin, D., & Port, Z. (2019). Barometric pressure.
[Other]Authored by: Forsyth, D., Port, Z., Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC. (2017). Reducing manual handling risks. (pp. 96 - 97). Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ)
[Other]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Port, ZMJ., Tappin, DC., & Forsyth, DF. (2017). It’s academic — Violence in dispute.
[Other]Authored by: Forsyth, D., Port, Z., Tappin, D.
Oldcorn, G., Forsyth, D., Tappin, DC., & Catley, B. (2015). Taking it slow. (pp. 20 - 22).
[Other]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC., & Bentley, TA. (2014). How's your MSD culture?. (pp. 18 - 19). Thomson Reuters
[Other]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, TA., & Tappin, DC. (2013). Understanding musculoskeletal disorders from a safety culture perspective. (pp. 20 - 20).
[Other]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Bentley, T., & Tappin, DC. (2012). Safety Culture research.. (pp. 12 - 13). Thomson Reuters
[Other]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Tappin, DC. (2016). Building on good ideas. (pp. 56 - 57). Thomson Reuters
[Other]Authored by: Tappin, D.
Forsyth, DK., Alhaseny, S., Catley, B., & Tappin, D. (2016). C’mon mate, just joking. (pp. 34 - 36). Thomson Reuters
[Other]Authored by: Catley, B., Forsyth, D., Tappin, D.

Consultancy and Languages

Consultancy

  • February 2020 - June 2023 - Health Research Council & Worksafe New Zealand
    This 3 year case-control project will evaluate the effectiveness of measures developed using psychosocial safety climate on health and wellbeing in health, education and manufacturing SME companies.
  • January 2018 - August 2023 - Worksafe New Zealand
    The NZ Workplace Barometer is an annual survey of employees health and wellbeing from which an annual report of findings is made publically available.
  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2021 - Worksafe New Zealand & Mackie Research Ltd
    This research investigated vehicle-related risks from supply chain pressures using a participative methodology and a whole-of-(sociotechnical)-systems approach, culminating in a report to Worksafe NZ.
  • January 2014 - September 2014 - ACC
    MSD Intervention Design in Residential Construction - this involved the collection of ideas from 60 builders in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch on how they manage musculoskeletal disorder risks.

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

My teaching philosophy is to be research-led, and activity-based wherever possible. Therefore I draw on relevant research literature, experiences from different industry sectors, and I encourage active learning through the inclusion of activities that relate to learning outcomes for the course. This includes framework development, case study learning, group-led discussion and idea snowballing, tasks and class debates around specific topics of interest and relevance, vignettes from guest discussants, and practical activities related to the course.

Graduate Supervision Statement

I enjoy helping people achieve their research goals, adopting a facilatory approach to supervision.  While I prefer to supervise people who are interested in my core research interests, I am happy to be involved in supervising people involved in other topics if I have the time to do so.


Associate Professor David Tappin is available for Masters and Doctorial supervision.

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 1 2
Co-supervisor 1 7

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Luzanne Oosthuizen - Doctor of Philosophy
    Psychosocial factors in the OSH Profession and their impact on organisations

Co-supervisor of:

  • Asma Mat Aripin - Doctor of Philosophy
    Ethical Challenges in adopting Emerging Technologies between a developed and a developing country: A cross cultural comparison between New Zealand and Malaysia

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2024 - Louise Deacon - Doctor of Philosophy
    Due diligence and psychosocial risk: Examining the construction of compliance.
  • 2021 - Nicola Green - Doctor of Philosophy
    Exploring the impact of telehealth videoconferencing services on work systems for key stakeholders in New Zealand: a sociotechnical systems approach

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2022 - Benjamin Mrowinski - Doctor of Philosophy
    Organisational decision-making processes behind incorporating Autonomous Task-Performing Technology and the Impact on the Future of Work
  • 2021 - Zoe Port - Doctor of Philosophy
    Bringing multiple job holding out of the moonlight: Understanding the heterogeneity of multiple job holders in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • 2019 - Kazunori Kobayashi - Doctor of Philosophy
    Corporate Approaches to Human Sustainability: Workforce Wellbeing in Large Japanese Companies
  • 2018 - Jason Cordier - Doctor of Philosophy
    Practicing strategy: Making sense of the activities and approaches of the HR function in a Sri Lankan Commercial Bank.
  • 2017 - Natalia D'Souza - Doctor of Philosophy
    Cyberbullying at Work: Exploring Understandings and Experiences
  • 2017 - Felipe Meyer Cohen - Doctor of Philosophy
    Workforce sustainability in the Chilean logging sector: using an ergonomics approach
  • 2016 - Aymen Sajjad - Doctor of Philosophy
    Embedding Sustainability into Supply Chain Management: A New Zealand Perspective

Media and Links

Media

  • 23 Mar 2012 - Magazine
    Life in the health and safety sector
    Invited to appear as the 'Hi-Vis' profile for Safeguard Magazine (Mar/April 2012, page 29)
  • 11 Oct 2012 - Television
    Workplace wellbeing
    Interviewed by Close Up (TVNZ) on work-rest patterns

Other Links