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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentStructure of the study
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018/structure-of-study… RIVM had previously identified potential environmental risks from substances leaching out of the rubber granulate. … concentrations in the environment. If no environmental risks are detected at these pitches, it is plausible to … the same time as the RIVM study, STOWA conducted an impact assessment. This study used bioassays to assess the impact …
Publication date: 07-02-2018FAQ about breast cancer screening on Saba
https://www.rivm.nl/en/population-screening-caribbean-netherlands/saba/breast-cancer/faq… plates during X-rays. According to plastic surgeons, the risk of damaging the protheses as a result of the … screening program. Radiation can cause cancer, but this risk is very small. On the other hand, the breast cancer … enlarged from the vaccination, but this will not affect the assessment of your x-rays. For privacy reasons, it is not …
Publication date: 04-13-2023How to remove a tick
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tick-bites/removing-ticks… longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases. … longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases. Do not use alcohol, …
Publication date: 04-18-2023News about alternatives to animal testing
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/news… in the integration of artificial intelligence into chemical risk assessment: findings from the 2024 ECETOC workshop In … in a workshop on building trust in AI for chemical risk assessment, organised by the European Centre for … importance of variations in in vitro dosimetry to support risk assessment of inhaled toxicants Health effects of …
Publication date: 04-21-2023Computational modelling of neural tube defects
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/computational-modelling-neural-tube-defects… The classical way of safety assessment relies heavily on the use of laboratory animals. … compounds. RIVM investigates the improvement of hazard assessment of developmental toxicants using computational … Toxicity testing should be improved to achieve a better risk assessment in humans. This can be done by combining …
Publication date: 04-03-2023Environmental impact study on rubber granulate 2018
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018… that accidentally ingest soil from the borders are not at risk. Ditch water and groundwater in the natural subsoil are … RIVM had previously identified potential environmental risks from substances leaching out of the rubber granulate. … safe limits for PAH concentrations based on health impact assessment. Depending on the available information on the …
Publication date: 07-02-2018SDG 15 Restore ecosystems and preserve biodiversity
https://www.rivm.nl/en/sustainable-development-goals/sdg-15-restore-ecosystems-and-preserve-biodiversity… Coordination Centre for Effects (CCE) about air pollutant risks to biodiversity, in compliance with the UN Convention … land use, water and soil management, indicators, quality assessment, and options for restoration of ecosystems and …
Publication date: 07-11-2018Zebrafish
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/fields-of-expertise/zebrafish… on skeletal development and liver disease, and explore assessment strategies for chemical mixtures. The combination …
Publication date: 04-01-2023Results of the exploratory study
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018/results-of-exploratory-study… the use of rubber granulate infill has not yet resulted in risks that affect the surface water. In the sediments from … to be spread in surface water or on land. 3. Are there any risks to living organisms in the soil and water? The … in the Netherlands does not refer to ‘current ecological risks’ until more than 5,000 m2 of unpaved surface soil has …
Publication date: 07-02-2018News about tobacco and nicotine products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tobacco/news… show cell damage and inflammation. The long-term health risks are unclear, but HTPs are not without significant … with valuable tools for improved monitoring and risk management. Sugars in Tobacco Products: Toxicity … to conventional cigarettes, IQOS may still pose genotoxic risks, highlighting the need for further investigation into …
Publication date: 04-14-2023FAQ about tick bites and Lyme disease
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tick-bites/faq… longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases. Do not use alcohol, … to its host. The sooner the tick is removed, the lower the risk of the bacterium being transmitted. If the bacterium … do not get ill after a tick bite. There is an estimated 2% risk of getting Lyme disease after a tick bite (2 out of 100 …
Publication date: 04-19-2023Fewer reports of tick bites in 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/fewer-reports-of-tick-bites-in-2022… These reports yield many new insights into ticks and the risk of Lyme disease. Last year, the reported number of tick … time people spend in nature. Remove ticks quickly to halve risk of Lyme disease If you find a tick on your body, take … to remove the ticks as quickly as you can. This lowers the risk that you will get Lyme disease. Report any bites at …
Publication date: 04-19-2023Meningococcal disease
https://www.rivm.nl/en/meningococcal-disease… protection during the periods that they are at the highest risk of becoming ill or very ill from meningococci. There is … is available at your own expense. You can also reduce the risk of infection by practising good hygiene. This includes …
Publication date: 07-09-2018Reporting a tick bite
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tick-bites/reporting-tick-bite… problems. This will help us understand more about the risk of people becoming ill after a tick bite. We also ask …
Publication date: 04-18-2023Tick bites
https://www.rivm.nl/en/tick-bites… longer the tick is attached to your skin, the higher the risk that it will transmit diseases. Read more about: …
Publication date: 04-18-2023Spring sunshine forecast: enjoy, but do not get a sunburn
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/spring-sunshine-forecast-enjoy-but-do-not-get-sunburn… skin cancer: chronic UV exposure and getting sunburnt are risk factors for developing skin cancer in the future. UV …
Publication date: 04-18-2023Municipal Public Health Services once again conduct more STI consultations than before COVID-19
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/municipal-public-health-services-once-again-conduct-more-sti-consultations-than-before-covid… PrEP for men who have sex with men (MSM) and are at high risk of contracting HIV. As part of this pilot, the …
Publication date: 04-21-2023Flu epidemic officially over
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-epidemic-officially-over… can spread them by coughing or sneezing. You can lower the risk of passing the virus on to others by: washing your …
Publication date: 04-05-2023Dr J.F.B. (John) Bolte
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/dr-j-f-b-john-bolte… and models of large areas Policy: professional exposure risks and control measures Impact: epidemiological studies …
Publication date: 07-05-2018Bird flu (avian influenza)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/bird-flu… (NVWA) for details on the current situation (in Dutch). Risks of avian flu for cats and dogs Sometimes the avian …
Publication date: 04-18-2023