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Seminar in ergonomis about the topic “Exoskeletons. Human at the work environment, reducing fatigue and avoiding injuries”

On 30th March 2023, seminar “Exoskeletons. Human at the work environment, reducing fatigue and avoiding injuries” was organized  by the Latvian Ergonomics society and Hartico OÜ. The aim of this seminar was to educate participants both theoretically and practically about the importance of exoskeletons, how a proper exoskeleton can prevent work injuries, reduce fatigue by […]

A new book for ergonomics and business development

A new book “LEAN Organized Workplace: 6S Practical Implementation” has been published. The co-authors of the book are LES members. In the book, the authors describe the key principles and practical tips of the LEAN 6S method, which will help improve well-being, safety and health, productivity and business efficiency in today’s organizations.

80th International Scientific Conference of the University of Latvia

LES would like to invite you to participate in the meeting of the section “Ergonomics and Work Environment, Industrial Engineering” of the 80th International Conference of the University of Latvia. Those interested have the opportunity to present a conference or report at the conference. Application by February 5, 2022, theses must be submitted electronically in […]

LES organize seminar on telework

The Latvian Ergonomics Society organizes a seminar related to the challenges of teleworking and health promotion. We invite LES members and other interested parties to participate in the seminar. To participate in the seminar, please apply by e-mail:info@ergonomika.lv until June 8, 2021. Members: freeFor other interested parties: 35 Eur, which must be transferred to the […]

A study on ergonomic stress indicators is being conducted in Latvia

Henrijs Kaļķis, a member of the Board of the Latvian Ergonomics Society, professor and researcher at the University of Latvia, is conducting a study entitled “Ergonomic stress indicators in contemporary technological work environment and possibilities of its improvement in social-technical system “Human-Machine-Environment””. The main goal of the research is to determine the indicators of ergonomic […]

The latest book about LEAN has been published

Member of the Board of the Latvian Ergonomics Society, prof. Henrijs Kaļķis is a co-author of the latest book about LEAN (book in Latvian). See more information below: https://efektivs.lv/lv/jaunumi/index.html?news_id=1118

International Ergonomics Association Virtual Congress June 13-18, 2021

We invite you to participate in the virtual congress organized by the International Ergonomics Association, which will take place June 13 -18, 2021. The congress will discuss current issues related to the human factor and ergonomics, industry 4.0. and the role of new 5G technologies. To apply for this congress, please submit your application on […]

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