In this webinar
Cognitive load, the mental effort required to perform work tasks, plays a critical role in shaping workplace safety, performance, and worker well‑being. Excessive or poorly managed cognitive load can contribute to errors, slower task execution, and up to a 30% increase in injury risk. Despite its impact, cognitive load is difficult to measure and remains an under‑assessed factor in many organizational settings.
This webinar will explore how non‑optimal cognitive load influences task performance and operational outcomes, highlighting the need to understand and assess cognitive load in real‑world work environments. Emerging research and methods for evaluating mental demand will be discussed, drawing on recent findings from automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare settings. The session will also suggest strategies and future directions for how cognitive load measures may be integrated into ergonomics assessment practices as the science and technology continue to advance.
About the presenter
Dr. Francesco Biondi is an Associate Professor in the Human Systems Lab at the University of Windsor. He leads a group of cross disciplinary researchers focused on the development and assessment of human-centred technology in automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare. He serves as an expert witness in legal cases involving driver distraction and driver interaction with autonomous vehicles.
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Disclaimer: CRE-MSD receives funding through a grant provided by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The views expressed are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect those of the Centre nor of the Province of Ontario.