| Issue |
MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 297, 2019
X International Scientific and Practical Conference “Innovations in Mechanical Engineering” (ISPCIME-2019)
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| Article Number | 07007 | |
| Number of page(s) | 7 | |
| Section | Innovative Management in Modern Conditions | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201929707007 | |
| Published online | 13 November 2019 | |
The role of health tourism in reducing the number of occupational diseases and accidents in the mechanical engineering and metalworking sectors in Latvia
ISMA University, 1 Lomonosova Str., Bld.6, LV-1019, Riga, Latvia
* Corresponding author: jelena.lukjanova@isma.lv
In order to ensure successful innovative development of Latvian mechanical engineering and metalworking industry, quality of human resources is one of the important task. First of all, it is necessary to name health of people working in the industry. In Latvia a number of occupational diseases increased, with the greatest growth taking place in manufacturing industry, integral part of which is the engineering and metalworking industry. The problem of accidents at work is also urgent, the number of diseases caused by growing stress. Taking into consideration difficult demographic situation in Latvia and the existing problems in labor market, this situation requires special attention. In the article, the author substantiates the importance and prospects of the development of health tourism as an important factor in maintaining the health and working ability of workers in engineering industry.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2019
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