On March 26, 2026, the University of Latvia International Scientific Conference on Medicine and Health Sciences 2026 took place at the University of Latvia House of Science, where representatives of the Latvian Ergonomics Society, together with their colleagues, presented a poster presentation titled “Causes and Predictors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Operating Room Specialists in...

LES President Zenija Roja appeared on the television program “Zilonis Studija” to discuss the importance of ergonomics in the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders and the promotion of health.The program highlighted issues that are becoming increasingly important to the public—the impact of work habits on well-being, adapting the workplace to individual needs, reducing overexertion, and the...

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Henrijs Kalkis, a board member of the Latvian Ergonomics Society, participated in the LEAN Forum, where he spoke to a professional audience about the interconnection between leadership, process improvement, and ergonomics. Event happened on 19th of March, 2026.In his presentation at the forum, he emphasized that sustainable improvements in organizations are not possible without a...