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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentElectromagnetic fields and optical radiation in hospitals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/electromagnetic-fields/emf-optical-radiation-hospitals… or for workers. Such exposure may be associated with risks, which have to be weighed against the medical necessity and against the risks of using alternative methods. … to the eyes. Strong UV-radiation can also increase the risk of skin cancer. Health care workers in the Netherlands …
Publication date: 08-01-2017Electromagnetic fields at work
https://www.rivm.nl/en/electromagnetic-fields/emf-work… by special legislation and exposure limits. The possible risks of long-term exposure to weaker EMF in the workplace … can also cause indirect effects that may generate safety risks, such as contact currents, spark discharges and … From 2005, RIVM has provided scientific support and risk assessments on occupational exposure to EMF for the Ministry …
Publication date: 08-01-2017Electromagnetic fields in daily life
https://www.rivm.nl/en/electromagnetic-fields/emf-dailylife… for Health Research and Development (ZonMw)); exposure and risk communication (in the EU Horizon Europe research … levels outside the body are exceeded, a more detailed assessment is necessary to determine whether the basic … field exposure and various types of cancer. In addition, a risk assessment is performed using case studies to determine …
Publication date: 08-31-2017Product disclosure (article 10)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-tobacco-product-regulation-and-control/fields-of-expertise/product-disclosure-article-10… RIVM has more than ten years experience in the assessment of ingredients lists delivered by the tobacco … these additives in order to identify them, to assess their risk and to inform the consumer. RIVM also hosts a database …
Publication date: 06-10-2014News and activities WHO CC for Tobacco Product Regulation and Control
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-tobacco-product-regulation-and-control/news… and exposure; product composition and emissions; and risk assessment of tobacco and nicotine products. Additionally, …
Publication date: 06-02-2014Clean and healthy cities
https://www.rivm.nl/en/clean-and-healthy-cities… areas with woodlands and water are coloured bright green (assessment: 'good'). Water management has not yet been …
Publication date: 06-03-2014Environmental and industrial safety
https://www.rivm.nl/en/environmental-and-industrial-safety… the Dutch knowledge and research centre on the study of the risks associated with the use and transport of dangerous goods, risks arising from fire- and explosion hazards and the … dangerous goods. The focus here is on the calculated risks, which are at times associated with major …
Publication date: 08-29-2017HPV
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hpv… in labia, penis, anus, mouth and/or throat. When I am at risk for HPV-related cancer? There are many different types of HPV. Some have a high risk of causing cancer. If you have had a long-term infection with a high-risk type of the virus, you could develop cancer. This often …
Publication date: 06-02-2014Questions and answers about fipronil
https://www.rivm.nl/en/fipronil-in-eggs/questions-and-answers-about-fipronil… How are the risks of fipronil in eggs determined? On the basis of … threshold values are being exceeded. Is there a health risk from fipronil in eggs? No acute health effects are … disappear. We cannot make an accurate statement about the risks incurred when people eat eggs that contain fipronil …
Publication date: 08-07-2017Fipronil in eggs
https://www.rivm.nl/en/fipronil-in-eggs… In the case of long-term exposure to fipronil the risk on health effects is greater because of the … Pregnant women and unborn children are not at greater risk compared to the general population. Further information …
Publication date: 08-07-2017Filter ventilation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tobacco/filter-ventilation… Consumers do not always have the full picture about the risks related to cigarettes with filter ventilation. Some … as they are toxic, carcinogenic and/or addictive. Higher risk of cancer It has been known for quite some time that cigarette smoking results in an increased risk of various types of cancer. Recent research has also …
Publication date: 08-21-2017