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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentRISK-HUNT3R
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/risk-hunt3r… The five-year European project RISK-HUNT3 R will develop a novel and modular framework for animal-free Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA). The principles of the 3Rs are … The aim of the RISK-HUNT3 R project is to better protect citizens against … constituting the research cluster ASPIS (animal-free safety assessment of chemicals: project cluster for implementation …
Publication date: 05-31-2021Graphit rain poses health risk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/graphit-rain-poses-health-risk… An assessment of potential health risks shows that graphite … for lead. For PAHs, the estimated additional cancer risk is below the level of risk that is considered … after the emission of graphite rain. For this health risk assessment, RIVM has looked at the exposure of young …
Publication date: 06-06-2019Young people aged 16-18 in medical high-risk groups invited for vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/young-people-aged-16-18-in-medical-high-risk-groups-invited-for-vaccination… Young people in medical high-risk groups who are living at home will receive an … These young people are included in the medical high-risk group that the Health Council has defined for adults. They have a higher risk of severe illness due to the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. …
Publication date: 05-18-2021Quality assessment of SARS-CoV-2 antigen test diagnostics: good performance at public test sites in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/quality-assessment-of-sars-cov-2-antigen-test-diagnostics-good-performance-at-public-test… of virus in a sample. If a workflow involves visual assessment of the results, it can be difficult to detect the … of the virus at all times. Proper training in visual assessment of results is therefore recommended. … Quality assessment of SARS-CoV-2 antigen test diagnostics: good …
Publication date: 05-27-2021First people with medical risk invited for vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-people-with-medical-risk-invited-for-vaccination… for the seasonal flu vaccination. They have an additional risk of becoming ill due to COVID-19. Starting on 6 May, … First people with medical risk invited for vaccination …
Publication date: 05-04-2021Air quality Sint Maarten landfill
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/air-quality-sint-maarten-landfill… As a result, RIVM is unable to assess the potential health risks of substances released in the event of an open fire at … a lifetime. This results in an almost negligible health risk. The odour nuisance that people experience can cause …
Publication date: 06-20-2019More health complaints after flooding
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-health-complaints-after-flooding… areas. Direct contact with this water leads to an increased risk of health problems. This type of rainfall is … Specifically in urban areas, this can lead to nuisance. Risks RIVM investigated the health risks associated with urban flooding. People exposed to the …
Publication date: 06-03-2019No extra chemicals released from rubbergranulate at high temperatures
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/no-extra-chemicals-released-from-rubbergranulate-at-high-temperatures… measured in an indicative study are so low that no health risk is expected. On an extremely hot day in 2018 with … substances are therefore not expected to pose any health risks. …
Publication date: 06-06-2019National Heat Plan active for parts of the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heat-plan-active-for-parts-of-the-netherlands… enjoying the beach or terrace. The heat can lead to health risks for groups of vulnerable people. That is why RIVM has … The heat plan is, in fact, a warning of heat and the risks it can entail, and a call to pay extra attention to … people who are socially isolated, the heat entails health risks. These people need to be alert to dehydration and …
Publication date: 06-23-2019Infectious diseases
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/infectious-diseases… when they occur, and their numbers. This also affects the risks of infectious diseases that people in our country can …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Water
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/water… contact with water more frequently, and some related health risks will become more challenging. To reduce these risks and exploit opportunities, RIVM is studying the impact … in the Netherlands and abroad. RIVM is conducting needs assessments, and mapping global health effects of climate …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Vaccination rate stable, participation no longer dropping
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vaccination-rate-stable-participation-no-longer-dropping… vaccination amongst young people is high (87%). Reduced risk of outbreaks Higher vaccination coverage reduces the risk of future outbreaks of diseases such as measles. For …
Publication date: 06-24-2019Issue 18
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/18… aged 16-18 years living at home who are in medical high-risk groups are now also invited to get vaccinated, and will … between the two vaccines. This is primarily related to assessment of any adverse events or allergic reactions. See …
Publication date: 05-25-2021Emphasising safety and sustainability in circular design
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/emphasising-safety-and-sustainability-in-circular-design… When basic resources are re-used in new products, health risks should be avoided. In addition, recycling is not …
Publication date: 06-03-2019DIRECT: Circular products should also be safe and sustainable
https://www.rivm.nl/en/direct-circular-products-should-also-be-safe-and-sustainable… important, supplementing efficient use of resources. Health risks should be avoided. Recycling is not sustainable if it …
Publication date: 06-03-2019Call for circular designers
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/call-for-circular-designers… When basic resources are re-used in new products, health risks should be avoided. In addition, recycling is not …
Publication date: 06-04-2019Issue 17
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/17… or Moderna vaccine. See our webpage on medical risk groups and high-risk groups for more information. Frequently asked questions …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Climate change and Health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health… Climate change may affect the risks of infectious diseases, such as legionellosis, Lyme …
Publication date: 05-10-2021RIVM launches study on long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-launches-study-on-long-term-effectiveness-of-covid-19-vaccines… different vaccines, both in the general population and in risk groups. VASCO will be conducted by RIVM in conjunction … involve limited research on the effect of the vaccines in risk groups, such as the elderly or people with underlying … both in healthy people and in individuals who are in risk groups. Study design All Dutch residents aged 18 …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Food
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/food… and focus on crop diversity. Crop diversity can lead to risk spreading and to the development of crops that are more … temperatures and changes in precipitation can increase the risk of Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria … when food is not adequately refrigerated. To reduce the risks, it is therefore important to refrigerate properly. …
Publication date: 05-10-2021