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You searched for these word(s): CT-scanElectromagnetic fields at work
https://www.rivm.nl/en/electromagnetic-fields/emf-work… In some workplaces electromagnetic fields (EMF) can be considerably stronger than … Examples of strong sources of EMF in the workplace are induction heaters, welding equipment, MRI-scanners and radar installations. Workers are protected from … and damage to tissues and organs. EMF can also cause indirect effects that may generate safety risks, such as contact …
Publication date: 08-01-2017Electromagnetic fields and optical radiation in hospitals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/electromagnetic-fields/emf-optical-radiation-hospitals… Patients in hospitals can be exposed to electromagnetic fields and optical radiation. This exposure may … Electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields (EMF) with … workers were also compared. RIVM has conducted two horizon scans, in 2011 and 2014 , to summarise recent developments …
Publication date: 08-01-2017No measures needed after investigation of substances similar to banned substances in plant protection products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/no-measures-needed-after-investigation-of-substances-similar-to-banned-substances-in-plant… RIVM investigated the substances found in plant protection products in use today. It looked for substances that are similar in structure to five banned substances. There is strong evidence … that the Board for the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products and Biocides (Ctgb) and the Ministry of …
Publication date: 10-06-2022Fipronil in eggs
https://www.rivm.nl/en/fipronil-in-eggs… information to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) about the toxicity of the substance fipronil and its possible health effects . This is general information about the substance … about possible short-term and long-term health effects. RIVM has based this information on scientific …
Publication date: 08-07-2017Implementation of a National Inventory of Dangerous Pathogens in North Africa (CRDF)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/biosafety-and-biosecurity/crdf-implementation-of-nidp-in-north-africa… Any national action plan to improve biosecurity capacity should start with … maintain appropriate measures to prevent, prepare for, detect and disrupt the misuse of biological agents, and develop effective legislation. This indicates that a national inventory …
Publication date: 10-28-2022