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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentRISK-HUNT3R
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/risk-hunt3r… The five-year European project RISK-HUNT3 R will develop a novel and modular framework for animal-free Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA). The principles of the 3Rs are … The aim of the RISK-HUNT3 R project is to better protect citizens against … constituting the research cluster ASPIS (animal-free safety assessment of chemicals: project cluster for implementation …
Publication date: 05-31-2021Young people aged 16-18 in medical high-risk groups invited for vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/young-people-aged-16-18-in-medical-high-risk-groups-invited-for-vaccination… Young people in medical high-risk groups who are living at home will receive an … These young people are included in the medical high-risk group that the Health Council has defined for adults. They have a higher risk of severe illness due to the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. …
Publication date: 05-18-2021Quality assessment of SARS-CoV-2 antigen test diagnostics: good performance at public test sites in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/quality-assessment-of-sars-cov-2-antigen-test-diagnostics-good-performance-at-public-test… of virus in a sample. If a workflow involves visual assessment of the results, it can be difficult to detect the … of the virus at all times. Proper training in visual assessment of results is therefore recommended. … Quality assessment of SARS-CoV-2 antigen test diagnostics: good …
Publication date: 05-27-2021First people with medical risk invited for vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-people-with-medical-risk-invited-for-vaccination… for the seasonal flu vaccination. They have an additional risk of becoming ill due to COVID-19. Starting on 6 May, … First people with medical risk invited for vaccination …
Publication date: 05-04-2021Electromagnetic 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: 08-31-2017Infectious diseases
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/infectious-diseases… when they occur, and their numbers. This also affects the risks of infectious diseases that people in our country can …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Water
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/water… contact with water more frequently, and some related health risks will become more challenging. To reduce these risks and exploit opportunities, RIVM is studying the impact … in the Netherlands and abroad. RIVM is conducting needs assessments, and mapping global health effects of climate …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Issue 18
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/18… aged 16-18 years living at home who are in medical high-risk groups are now also invited to get vaccinated, and will … between the two vaccines. This is primarily related to assessment of any adverse events or allergic reactions. See …
Publication date: 05-25-2021Issue 17
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/17… or Moderna vaccine. See our webpage on medical risk groups and high-risk groups for more information. Frequently asked questions …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Climate change and Health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health… Climate change may affect the risks of infectious diseases, such as legionellosis, Lyme …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Environmental 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: 08-07-2017RIVM launches study on long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-launches-study-on-long-term-effectiveness-of-covid-19-vaccines… different vaccines, both in the general population and in risk groups. VASCO will be conducted by RIVM in conjunction … involve limited research on the effect of the vaccines in risk groups, such as the elderly or people with underlying … both in healthy people and in individuals who are in risk groups. Study design All Dutch residents aged 18 …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Food
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/food… and focus on crop diversity. Crop diversity can lead to risk spreading and to the development of crops that are more … temperatures and changes in precipitation can increase the risk of Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria … when food is not adequately refrigerated. To reduce the risks, it is therefore important to refrigerate properly. …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Effects of scrubber discharges remain below environmental standards
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/effects-of-scrubber-discharges-remain-below-environmental-standards… The RIVM report describes the potential risks of emissions from exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) … RIVM performed an exploratory study on the environmental risks for marine water and sediment in Dutch territorial …
Publication date: 05-11-2021Fipronil 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: 08-21-2017People born in 1962 invited for COVID-19 vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/people-born-in-1962-invited-for-covid-19-vaccination… People with a medical indication, who have an additional risk of becoming ill due to COVID-19, will be invited for …
Publication date: 05-03-2021