title: [Occupational medicine in Latvia].
abstract: New system of occupational medicine in Latvia is under development already for 10 years. The biggest efforts have been invested in creation of legal basis harmonized to the legislation of EU and extensive training of specialists. The State Labour Inspectorate was established, the Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health and other medical institutions have been reorganised. A new system of information is under construction; as well as new hygienic standards are being elaborated.
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Farbtukh
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Eglite
authors.forename: L V
authors.initials: LV
authors.lastname: Matisane
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007844:Latvia; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology*; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009787:Occupational Medicine / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends