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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentPerception and behaviour (SPR 2019-2022)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/strategic-programme-rivm/2019-2022/perception-and-behaviour… differs from that of scientists. Scientists express the risks of an event in terms of 'chance' and 'seriousness'. Citizens experience risks differently in many cases. The feeling of having … of the feeling of having control. Moreover, the public's assessment of risks is often influenced by emotions that are …
Publication date: 08-19-2019Safety and security (SPR 2019-2022)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/strategic-programme-rivm/2019-2022/safety-and-security… to a safe living environment and to protect it against the risks of large-scale and (possibly) socially disruptive … By safety, we usually mean that there are no dangers or risks. Or if they do occur, how governments protect society against the risks and help limit the consequences . …
Publication date: 08-19-2019Environmental radioactivity in the Netherlands : Results in 2017
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/environmental-radioactivity-in-netherlands-results-in-2017… level was about 10 per cent higher than the limit. A risk assessment based on a single consumption of this wild boar …
Publication date: 11-06-2019Exploratory RIVM calculations of nitrogen measures
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/exploratory-rivm-calculations-of-nitrogen-measures… deposition issue. RIVM and PBL (Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency) have recently carried out calculations to …
Publication date: 11-19-2019Sustainable care and prevention (SPR 2019-2022)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/strategic-programme-rivm/2019-2022/sustainable-care-and-prevention… deliver top-quality care in the right place, with minimal risk, while achieving the right balance of costs and … to realise care in the right place, with good quality, low risks and the right balance between costs and benefits. An … contribute to its further development. Participatory Value Assessment (PWE) is a new stated preference method to …
Publication date: 08-16-2019Higher mortality during heatwave in July in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/higher-mortality-during-heatwave-in-july-in-netherlands… heat. Continuous attention must be paid to the health risks associated with heat. Possible explanations for mortality Severe hot weather is a risk, especially for the elderly and worsens symptoms of … caregivers to provide extra care for and attention to the risk groups. These risk groups include the elderly, the …
Publication date: 08-10-2019Circular economy (SPR 2019-2022)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/strategic-programme-rivm/2019-2022/circular-economy… design that respects our planetary boundaries. Integrated assessment of sustainability, safety and health A circular economy offers opportunities, but also entails risks. For example, the re-use of raw materials can lead to risks to health or the environment. An example of this is …
Publication date: 08-16-2019Socio-economic analyses
https://www.rivm.nl/en/circular-economy/socio-economic-analyses… Risk assessment traditionally focuses on the direct effects: is a … added sustainability analyses at the product level to such assessments. However, changes to production processes also …
Publication date: 08-07-2019Waste becomes resource
https://www.rivm.nl/en/circular-economy/waste-becomes-resource… making that option less sustainable overall. RIVM links risk analyses to sustainability estimates to assess … That makes safety even more important. RIVM assesses the risks of the ongoing growth in high-quality recycling of … of concern needs to be re-used without resulting in any risks for human health or the environment. …
Publication date: 08-07-2019New environmental noise and health guidelines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-environmental-noise-and-health-guidelines… levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Exposure to noise can also …
Publication date: 11-05-2019Environment and health (SPR 2019-2022)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/strategic-programme-rivm/2019-2022/environment-and-health… is translated into interaction with users into a draft assessment framework for a healthy living environment. … What RIVM will develop a quality check to estimate the risks of urban water and adjoining green space. Local and … independently. This tool for microbiological risk assessment will also offer action perspectives through …
Publication date: 08-16-2019Dutch doctor with Lassa fever infection dies, colleague repatriated
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/dutch-doctor-with-lassa-fever-infection-dies-colleague-repatriated… of care for the local population. Contact research The risk of people infecting each other with Lassa fever is …
Publication date: 11-25-2019Integrated food policy (SPR 2019-2022)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/strategic-programme-rivm/2019-2022/integrated-food-policy… stakeholders is crucial in this respect. Developing an assessment framework The proposed changes in the diet can … on each other, and to weigh these against each other, an assessment framework is needed. Product innovations such as … Perception and behaviour In addition to developing an assessment framework, it is also important to see how …
Publication date: 08-16-2019PFAS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/pfas… Based on the available scientific knowledge, RIVM derives risk limits for different types of PFAS. For example, risk limits for water, soil, dredging spoil and air are derived. Risk limits indicate the quantity of a substance for which …
Publication date: 11-07-2019Collection and analysis of data (SPR 2019-2022)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/strategic-programme-rivm/2019-2022/collection-and-analysis-of-data… main problem(s) such as, the potential health and safety risks, the sense of urgency to act and the most appropriate … near goat farms have been shown to carry an increased risk of infectious diseases. As inhalation is the major …
Publication date: 08-19-2019Circular economy: what does RIVM do?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/circular-economy/what-does-RIVM-do… responsible purchasing policy. Society’s perception of risks in relation to health and sustainability. Safe and …
Publication date: 08-07-2019Exposure and health effects (SPR 2019-2022)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/strategic-programme-rivm/2019-2022/exposure-and-health-effects… near goat farms have been shown to carry an increased risk of infectious diseases. As inhalation is the major … During their lifetime, people are exposed to a multitude of risk factors, such as air pollution, noise and …
Publication date: 08-16-2019