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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentSubstances from thermally cleaned soil pose no health risk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/substances-from-thermally-cleaned-soil-pose-no-health-risk… cleaned soil in the sea dyke in Perkpolder do not pose a risk to the health of local residents. However, substances … that do not originate from the dyke, but which do pose a risk to humans or the environment. … Health and environmental risks RIVM has examined the perceptions, concerns and …
Publication date: 05-28-2022RIVM: seven e-cigarette flavourings with tobacco-taste pose health risk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-seven-e-cigarette-flavourings-with-tobacco-taste-pose-health-risk… flavourings. Three other flavourings may pose a health risk at the highest concentrations in liquids in … follow-up, the Ministry has asked RIVM to study the health risks of these 23 flavourings. … e-cigarette flavourings with tobacco-taste pose health risk …
Publication date: 05-23-2022Electromagnetic 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: 08-31-2017Wastewater research: how and why?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/wastewater-research/sewage-research-how-and-why… about privacy, for example? RIVM requested an independent assessment of whether the National Wastewater Surveillance … is required for research involving human subjects. This assessment showed that the National Wastewater Surveillance …
Publication date: 05-02-2022Heat
https://www.rivm.nl/en/heat… concentrating. Vulnerable groups are also at greater risk of more serious health problems, like dehydration and …
Publication date: 05-18-2022Environmental 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: 08-29-2017More than 1 in 5 young people had suicidal thoughts during last lockdown
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-than-1-in-5-young-people-had-suicidal-thoughts-during-last-lockdown… In addition, the results offer insight into existing risks and vulnerabilities that also deserve attention … helps to improve mental health among pupils and reduce the risk of suicide. During the survey period, there was an elevated risk of mental health problems among young people. It is …
Publication date: 05-30-2022Questions 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: 08-07-20176 people in the Netherlands with monkeypox
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/6-people-in-netherlands-with-monkeypox… are being asked to go into isolation. Infection High-risk contacts, such as sexual contacts or housemates, with … Vaccination will only be offered to people with a high risk of infection. You will not be able to request the …
Publication date: 05-23-2022Even after COVID-19 crisis, social isolation continues
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/even-after-covid-19-crisis-social-isolation-continues… even though they themselves do not have an elevated risk of serious illness from COVID-19. Reasons for social … to fear of the virus or uncertainty about their own health risks. A third group involves people who have still been …
Publication date: 05-13-2022Fipronil 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 who work at night are more likely to get infected with coronavirus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/people-who-work-at-night-are-more-likely-to-get-infected-with-coronavirus… may explain why people who work at night have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes and …
Publication date: 05-10-2022National Heatwave Plan
https://www.rivm.nl/en/heat/national-heatwave-plan… Plan will become more important to combat the health risks of heat stress. …
Publication date: 05-18-2022FAQ about Mpox
https://www.rivm.nl/en/mpox/faq… rats and mice), rabbits and monkeys are especially high-risk for carrying mpox. Avoid contact with …
Publication date: 05-20-2022