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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentWHO Chemical Risk Assessment Workshop on new and emerging risks to human health from chemicals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/who-chemical-risk-assessment-workshop-on-new-and-emerging-risks-to-human-health-from-chemicals… is hosting an international workshop on new and emerging risks from chemicals on 20 and 21 February 2019. The WHO … and systems for the identification of emerging risks to human health from chemicals. The National Institute … and RIVM are sponsoring the event. Improving chemical risk assessment globally Sixty participants from the WHO Chemical …
Publication date: 02-21-2019Age may play a role in the risk of asbestos cancer from short-term exposure
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/age-may-play-role-in-risk-of-asbestos-cancer-from-short-term-exposure… In such cases, age must also be taken into account in the risk assessment. For other forms of asbestos, the existing method is sufficient for determining the risk of cancer for short-term exposure to excessively high … Inhalation of amphibole asbestos poses the highest risk to developing mesothelioma, which is a type of cancer …
Publication date: 03-30-2022Shortcomings in the technical documentation of mesh implants intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse used in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/shortcomings-in-technical-documentation-of-mesh-implants-intended-to-treat-pelvic-organ… After a detailed assessment of the technical documentation of nine different … are used to treat patients with pelvic organ prolapse. The assessment was commissioned by the Dutch Health and Youth … the technical documentation. This took place after the RIVM assessment had been completed. Some of the manufacturers …
Publication date: 03-21-2022Possible health risks due to exposure to chromium-6 at tROM project Tilburg
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/possible-health-risks-due-to-exposure-to-chromium-6-at-trom-project-tilburg… it was known that chromium-6 could be harmful to health. A Risk Inventory and Evaluation at tROM in 2005 led to … Possible health risks due to exposure to chromium-6 at tROM project Tilburg …
Publication date: 02-18-2019RIVM calls for increased involvement of scientific community in solving plastic crisis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-calls-for-increased-involvement-of-scientific-community-in-solving-plastic-crisis… level of attention will need to be paid to improving risk assessment methodologies for various types of plastic and to … Henceforth, assessments should not be limited to just the risks of one material or one production process. They should …
Publication date: 03-01-2022News and activities WHO Collaborating Centre for Nutrition
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-for-nutrition/current-news… First WHO meeting on optimal intake of animal-source foods: Risk-Benefit Assessment Expert Group The Expert Meeting on optimal intake … of the comprehensive implementation framework by the Risk–Benefit Assessment Group (RBAG). Read more on the WHO …
Publication date: 02-28-2019Kick off European Project VITAL: Vaccines and InfecTious diseases in the Ageing popuLation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/kick-off-european-project-vital%3A-vaccines-and-infectious-diseases-in-the-ageing-population… of possible vaccination strategies in different age and risk groups, and develop teaching tools for stakeholders. …
Publication date: 02-06-2019HEALTHY GATEWAYS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/healthy-gateways… Review on effective training methodologies Training needs assessment of ports, airports and ground crossings in the EU …
Publication date: 02-26-2019Gov4Nano
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/gov4nano… Gov4Nano investigated how to manage the potential risks of existing and new nanomaterials efficiently and … joined forces with two sister projects NANORIGO and RiskGONE and together they addressed the same goal: to ultimately ensure a sustainable and equitable nano risk governance infrastructure for Europe and beyond. The …
Publication date: 02-20-2019Newsletter on COVID-19 vaccination Issue 2, 2022
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2022/2… living in residential facilities for the elderly whose risk level is comparable to people living in nursing homes) …
Publication date: 03-02-2022Seasonal flu epidemic in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/seasonal-flu-epidemic-in-netherlands… with others more often again. This also increases the risk of respiratory infections such as flu. Different … into your elbow, and distancing all help reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others. Keep this in mind, …
Publication date: 03-16-2022Flu epidemic seems to be emerging
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-epidemic-seems-to-be-emerging… with others more often again. This also increases the risk of respiratory infections such as flu. Uncertainty … into your elbow, and distancing all help reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others. Keep this in mind, …
Publication date: 03-09-2022RIVM newsletter issue 1, 2019
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/rivm-newsletter-issue-1-2019… GHSA Steering Committee 2019 New report: Possible health risks due to exposure chromium-6 at tROM project Tilburg …
Publication date: 02-20-2019ACCESS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/access… needed to monitor the benefits, coverage and safety risks of new COVID-19 vaccines …
Publication date: 03-30-2022VITAL
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/vital… of possible vaccination strategies in different age and risk groups, and develop teaching tools for stakeholders. …
Publication date: 02-06-2019Number of tuberculosis patients in the Netherlands increased slightly in 2021 compared to 2020
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/number-of-tuberculosis-patients-in-netherlands-increased-slightly-in-2021-compared-to-2020… was found in 11% of patients through active screening of risk groups, such as immigrants and asylum seekers. In 5% of …
Publication date: 03-24-2022Protection from COVID-19 booster wanes slightly after 3 months among over-70s
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/protection-from-covid-19-booster-wanes-slightly-after-3-months-among-over-70s… to 94% after booster vaccination. This means that the risk of hospital admission after a booster vaccination is 4 …
Publication date: 03-15-2022Public Private Partnerships and RIVM
https://www.rivm.nl/en/documenten/public-private-partnerships-and-rivm… and RIVM, balancing the benefits and risks. …
Publication date: 02-28-2019