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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: 08-31-2017Mpox vaccination - Privacy
https://www.rivm.nl/en/mpox/vaccination/privacy… has launched a vaccination programme to vaccinate specific risk groups against the mpox virus. RIVM is coordinating …
Publication date: 08-02-2022Research and recommendations
https://www.rivm.nl/en/west-nile-fever/research-and-recommendations… implement measures at an early stage, thus minimising the risks posed to humans. The strategy document, drawn up by …
Publication date: 08-05-2022FOODCoST
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/foodcost… of fish consumption and production; WP6: Impact assessment. RIVM participates in co-creating the integrated …
Publication date: 08-09-2022Environmental 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: 08-29-2017Questions 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: 08-07-2017West Nile fever
https://www.rivm.nl/en/west-nile-fever… happens, they may develop encephalitis or meningitis. The risk of death from these severe infections is 4 to 14%. In people aged 70 years and older, the risk can be even higher: 15 to 29%. Who can become very ill … immunity due to illness or medicine use have a higher risk of becoming very ill from West Nile fever. How does …
Publication date: 08-04-2022Dengue
https://www.rivm.nl/en/dengue… applying a mosquito repellent containing DEET lowers the risk of mosquito bites. This helps prevent infection. … net treated with mosquito repellent also lowers the risk of mosquito bites. There are vaccines against dengue. … ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac. They may increase the risk of bleeding. People with severe dengue always have to …
Publication date: 08-05-2022Malaria
https://www.rivm.nl/en/malaria… in areas where malaria is common do not have an increased risk of becoming seriously ill from malaria. This is because … –especially severe malaria. Pregnant people have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill. In addition, there is a higher risk of miscarriage. The baby can also become infected at …
Publication date: 08-05-2022Fipronil 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: 08-21-2017One-third of target group now vaccinated against monkeypox
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/one-third-of-target-group-now-vaccinated-against-monkeypox… were sent out last month to people who have an increased risk of contracting monkeypox. Since then, vaccinations have …
Publication date: 08-25-2022National Heatwave Plan to be activated on 10 August
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-to-be-activated-on-10-august… and concentration problems. They are also at greater risk of more severe health problems like dehydration and …
Publication date: 08-09-2022RIVM formulates criteria for R&D of sustainable pharmaceuticals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-formulates-criteria-for-rd-of-sustainable-pharmaceuticals… E Effects reduction: avoid undesirable moieties R Risk and hazard mitigation …
Publication date: 08-23-2022Chikungunya
https://www.rivm.nl/en/chikungunya… in your situation, for example if you are travelling to a risk area, can be discussed with the Municipal Public Health …
Publication date: 08-05-2022