With deep sadness we announce that Professor Valdis Kalkis of the
University of Latvia passed away on 12th of July, 2014.
Professor
Kalkis will always be remembered as the founder of scientific
ergonomics in Latvia. He was one of the first to obtain the title of
certified European ergonomist (Eur.Erg.) in Latvia.
With deep sadness we announce that Professor Valdis Kalkis of the
University of Latvia passed away on 12th of July, 2014.
Professor
Kalkis will always be remembered as the founder of scientific
ergonomics in Latvia. He was one of the first to obtain the title of
certified European ergonomist (Eur.Erg.) in Latvia.
His scientific and professional activities in the field of
occupational health and safety, including ergonomics, has been highly
appreciated at the University of Latvia, the Latvian Academy of
Sciences, as well as in the wider world (International Ergonomics
Association, FEES – Federation of European Ergonomics Societies,
CREE – Centre for Registration of European Ergonomists).