Date: 18 May 2026
Time: 15:00
Location: Online via the ZOOM platform
Attachment: Download (PDF)
Registration (18.05.2026): Open

Riga Stradiņš University Institute of Occupational Safety and Environmental Health

organises

an online seminar

“Work-related health problems of the hands, elbows and shoulders in construction”

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Objective of the seminar:

To improve the knowledge of employers and occupational safety specialists on musculoskeletal disorders, with a particular focus on hand-related problems among construction workers. The seminar will cover workplace risk factors contributing to the development of these conditions, ergonomic solutions, early diagnosis options, as well as preventive and rehabilitation measures. This seminar is part of the series “Specific musculoskeletal disorders in different sectors.”

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Target audience:

Occupational safety specialists, senior/competent occupational safety specialists, employers, trade union members, HR managers, occupational disease and occupational health doctors, and other interested participants.

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Topics covered:

• Workplace risk factors typical for the construction sector that contribute to work-related hand, elbow and shoulder disorders;
• Early signs of work-related hand, elbow and shoulder disorders;
• Treatment and rehabilitation options for these conditions;
• Ergonomic solutions and preventive measures to reduce risks and prevent these disorders.

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Lecturer:

Dr. Marija Burčena, RSU Institute of Occupational Safety and Environmental Health

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Time and venue:

18 May 2026, 15:00–16:30
Online via the ZOOM platform (connection details will be sent by email one day before the seminar)

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Registration:

Electronic registration only:
https://stradavesels.lv/kalendars/event-9311/pieteikties-18.05.2026./

For information:
Phone: +371 29437702
Email: lasma.akulova@rsu.lv

The number of participants is limited, so early registration is recommended.

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Certificate:

Participants will receive an RSU certificate (2 academic hours).

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Participation fee:

Participation is FREE OF CHARGE. Seminar materials will be provided.

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The seminar is organised within the framework of the Information Board-approved “Occupational Safety Preventive Measures Plan for 2026” of the Latvian contact point of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work.