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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentPS-DRINK: Systematically assessing emerging risks for a safe drinking water supply
https://www.rivm.nl/en/soil-and-water/drinking-water/ps-drink… water is one of the first necessities of life. While the risk from well-known drinking water contaminants is globally declining, risks from emerging chemical and microbial contaminants … by nature and evidence about the potential drinking water risk they pose is limited. In the PS-DRINK project, a …
Publication date: 12-07-2020Electromagnetic 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: 08-01-2017Newsletter Microplastics December 2020
https://www.rivm.nl/en/microplastics/newsletter-microplastics-december-2020… recent insights into the sources, effects, exposure to and risks of microplastics for people and the environment. Prof. … conference was held entitled ‘Regulatory Changes and Risk Assessment for Intentionally added Microplastics’. The …
Publication date: 12-03-2020Possible start of COVID-19 vaccination in early January
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/possible-start-of-covid-19-vaccination-in-early-january… people, vulnerable people and care workers first. The EMA assessment will have to determine whether the …
Publication date: 12-02-2020Plastics in our living environment – should we be worried?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/microplastics/newsletter-microplastics-december-2020/plastics-in-our-living-environment-should-we-be-worried… https://orbit.dtu.dk/en/publications/life-cycle-assessment-of-grocery-carrier-bags … Rijcke, A. Koelmans, J. Mees, M. Vandegehuchte, C. Janssen. Risk assessment of microplastics in the ocean: Modelling …
Publication date: 12-10-2020Electromagnetic 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: 08-31-2017Risk assessment chloramphenicol in milk replacer for calves
https://www.rivm.nl/en/documenten/risk-assessment-chloramphenicol-in-milk-replacer-for-calves… Risk assessment chloramphenicol in milk replacer for calves … Risk assessment chloramphenicol in milk replacer for calves …
Publication date: 12-16-2020National Node on Health Information
https://www.rivm.nl/en/national-node-health-information… dimension to the monitoring of our public health and the assessment of the performance of our health care system. …
Publication date: 12-02-2020RIVM international circular economy knowledge partner
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-international-circular-economy-knowledge-partner… by avoiding and reducing their use. In addition, an assessment is made as to whether products can be used for a …
Publication date: 12-18-2020Environmental 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: 08-07-2017Newsletter on COVID-19 vaccination issue 1 2020
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2020/1… then informal carers and care workers who pose a risk to them are eligible, as well as care workers who have …
Publication date: 12-04-2020Newsletter on COVID-19 vaccination issue 2 2020
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2020/2… This means that people aged over 60 years and medical risk groups will be the first to be vaccinated. The final …
Publication date: 12-30-2020Fipronil 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: 08-21-2017Assessment of levels of dioxins and DL-PCBs in meat of laying hens corresponding to EU maximum levels in hen eggs
https://www.rivm.nl/en/documenten/assessment-of-levels-of-dioxins-and-dl-pcbs-in-meat-of-laying-hens-corresponding-to-eu… Assessment of levels of dioxins and DL-PCBs in meat of … Assessment of levels of dioxins and DL-PCBs in meat of …
Publication date: 12-16-2020COVID-19 consequences impact vulnerable groups more in the long term
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/covid-19-consequences-impact-vulnerable-groups-more-in-long-term… to have chronic illnesses, and are therefore at higher risk of a more serious course of disease. In addition, they … or other viruses are expected to remain relevant health risks, even if there is a vaccine. Need for broader …
Publication date: 12-01-2020