Initially trained as a pilot before re-training as a psychologist, Daniel’s career has taken him all over the world, working in Sweden, France, the UK, US, New Zealand and Australia, focusing on the role of humans in safety and organisational improvement. Daniel has worked in various roles across a range of industries – from construction and mining to electricity and aviation – supporting leaders to implement and manage meaningful change. With a core interest in human potential, Daniel has designed better practices for end users – ensuring people are not held back by outdated ideas or overburdened with processes.
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Featured at:
New Zealand National Health and Safety Leaders Summit
Safety in Oil and Gas
New Zealand Safeguard Conference
Business Leaders’ Health & Safety Forum
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of New Zealand
Publications & Podcasts:
Hummerdal, D. (2023). How to think differently? Safeguard magazine, pp12-13
Hummerdal, D., & Shireff, S., (2017). Human Factors Engineering in the Construction and Demolition industry. In (Eds) S. Shorrock & C. Pollard, Human Factors and Ergonomics in practice.
Hummerdal, D. (2017). Understanding and managing safety differently. The OHSprofessional – The Safety Institute of Australia.
Hummerdal, D. (2016). If it ain’t broke, fix it anyway. Safeguard professional.
Hummerdal, D., Wilhelmsson, A., & Dekker, S. (2013). Learning from failure. In (Eds.) J.D. Lee,and A. Kirlik, The Oxford Handbook of Cognitive Engineering
Hummerdal, D. (2012) From Safety I to Safety II: toward a new role for safety professionals. The OHS Professional – The Safety Institute of Australia
