Referring to the great demand, we would like to inform you that additional copies of the book are available: Z.Roja, H.Kalkis “Human factor and ergonomics at work” (in Latvian). If you want to buy, please write to e-mail: info@ergonomika.lv The price of the book is 30 EUR.
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
On March 5, 2021, the 79th scientific conference section of the University of Latvia “Ergonomics and Work Environment, Industrial Engineering” took place in cooperation with the Latvian Ergonomics Society. The conference section was held remotely and was attended by almost 80 participants. Presenters at the conference presented practical and theoretical research results and topics were […]
In accordance with the October 30, 2020 decision of the President of Latvia and the Chapter of Orders the highest Latvian state award – the Order of the Three Stars is awarded to the Zenija Roja who is president of the Latvian Ergonomic Society, Associate professor of the University of Latvia, certified occupational diseases and […]
Member of the Board of the Latvian Ergonomics Society, prof. Henrijs Kalkis talks about the impact of ergonomics on business. Prof. Henrijs Kalkis has studied and done an internship outside Latvia for several years.. He is now the director of the new professional bachelor’s study program “Industrial Engineering”. Often the first associations with the word […]
Nowadays, stress is an integral part of everyday life. In small doses, it motivates thinking and action. But if there is too much stress, it negatively affects a person’s physical and mental well-being. At present, the Latvian society does not have sufficient information about preventive measures to reduce or prevent stress, psychophysical self-regulation techniques. Therefore, […]
Many have heard of computer ergonomics, but few have thought about its essence. Computer ergonomics allows an institution, company or other work organization to skillfully organize and manage work processes, provide employees with an orderly and healthy work environment, achieve the set goals, gain an efficient workforce and a positive reputation. Scientists have shown that […]
