Andrew Baird
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Job title: Lecturer in Psychology
Email: a.baird@derby.ac.uk
Phone No: 01332 59 3042
Room: N206A
Recent publications
Baird, A. (2011) Co-morbid musculoskeletal complaints - how common are they and what impact do they have? In: Contemporary Ergonomics & Human Factors 2011, Ed: Anderson, M. Taylor & Francis. London
Shireff, S. & Baird, A. (2011) Managing risk in construction - getting the balance right. In: Contemporary Ergonomics & Human Factors 2011, Ed: Anderson, M. Taylor & Francis. London
Baird, A. (2011) Stress - Finding the Right Balance. Government Business
Baird, A. (2010) Ergonomics and Occupational 'stress' - where do we stand? In: Contemporary Ergonomics & Human Factors 2010, Ed: Anderson, M. Taylor & Francis. London
Baird, A. (2008) Teaching about Musculoskeletal Disorders - are we barking up the wrong tree? In: Contemporary Ergonomics 2008, Ed: Bust, P. Taylor & Francis, London
Baird, A. (2008) No pain, no gain. Safety & Health Practitioner. 6: 61-63
Baird, A., Worral, L., Haslam, C. and Haslam, R. (2008) Evaluation of a Multi-disciplinary Back Pain Rehabilitation Programme - Individual and Group Perspectives. Quality of Life Research, 17:357-366
Experience in Industry
After completing my first degree I spent 12 years in Ergonomics consultancy working across all sectors with projects ranging from individual assesments to large scale refurbish ment projects and in environments as diverse as operating theatres and food processing plants. Throughout my subsequent studies I continued to work as an independent sub-contractor on a range of projects. I am currently expanding my commercial activities at Derby now that the MSc programme has been developed.
Current Activities / Links with Industry
Working in the field of patient safety.
Faculty: Education, Health and Sciences
School: School of Science
Subject Area: Psychology
I am a lecturer within Psychology at The University of Derby. I work primarily in the field of Ergonomics/Human Factors, lecturing at MSc level, but I also have some undergraduate commitments with optional third year psychology modules. On the Ergonomics & Human Factors programme I teach on a range of subjects, including - Musculoskeletal Disorders; Stress; Human Behaviour & Health; Systems; and Organisational Behaviour. I also co-ordinate MSc research projects as module leader for the Independent Studies module. My primary undergraduate work relates to the Psychology of Pain.
Teaching responsibilities
Introduction to Ergonomics; Ergonomics Methods; Musculoskeletal Disorders & Ergonomics; Systems Ergonomics; Human Behaviour & Health; Ergonomics & Organisational Behaviour; Stress in Organisations; Independent Study (Ergonomics); Psychology of Pain.
Professional interests
As a Registered Ergonomist with the Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors, I have a broad interest in the application of ergonomics expertise, methods and approaches to the improvement of work systems. Much of my work has been focused at the 'health' end of ergonomics (musculoskeltal disorders and stress), but I have also undertaken a range of projects looking at optimising human performance and reducing errors. I am currently involved in the field of patient safety.
Research interests
My primary research interest is in chronic musculoskeletal pain. In particular I am interested in what differentiates those that recover from those who do not - with a specific interest in beliefs about pain and associated behaviours. More broadly I am interested in chronic pain and how we can improve sufferers ability to manage their problems and improve their quality of life. I also have a keen interest in how chronic conditions can be managed in the workplace.
Membership of professional bodies and advisory committees
- Registered member of the Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors
- Member of the British Pain Society
Undergraduate qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Ergonomics, Loughborough
Postgraduate qualifications
- MSc Occupational Health Psychology, Nottingham
