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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: 08-01-2017Biobased chemistry
https://www.rivm.nl/en/biobased-economy/biobased-chemistry… and safe environment and an improved public health. In our assessments we include the socio-economic aspects as well as … we also focus on the integration of environmental impact assessment of biobased chemicals into REACH. Policy decision …
Publication date: 04-02-2015Electromagnetic 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: 08-31-2017Proclaimer
https://www.rivm.nl/en/consexpo/related-tools/nano-tool/proclaimer… It is recommended that experts (nanotoxicology, exposure assessment and risk assessment) are responsible for the evaluation and … of the results of the model is required as a basis for risk assessment. RIVM is not responsible for the …
Publication date: 04-24-2015About
https://www.rivm.nl/en/consexpo/related-tools/nano-tool/about… human inhalation exposure giving a first indication of the risk after that specific exposure to nanomaterials. Update … have been added. Depending on the hazard information in the risk assessment, doses are more appropriately expressed in …
Publication date: 04-24-2015Environmental 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: 08-29-2017Questions 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: 08-07-2017Background paper of TRS 989 - Report of the WHO Study Group on Tobacco Product Regulation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-tobacco-product-regulation-and-control/present-collaborating-activities/background-paper-of-trs-989-report-of-who-study-group-on-tobacco-product-regulation… of reduced exposure, and they have not decreased health risks. Cigarettes with reduced nicotine content are another … in cigarette filters, are not associated with reduced risk. Further alterations to or processing of tobacco plants …
Publication date: 04-13-2015Fipronil 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: 08-21-2017Physical Activity
https://www.rivm.nl/en/physical-activity… Activity in the Netherlands RIVM assesses the health risks of physical inactivity, studies the impact and …
Publication date: 04-21-2015