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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentEnergy transition makes high-risk companies more vulnerable to power failures
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/energy-transition-makes-high-risk-companies-more-vulnerable-to-power-failures… also the chance of accidents. It is important that high-risk companies consider how they can prevent accidents … that work with large amounts of hazardous materials (high-risk companies) are electrifying their processes. Since … often involves new processes, which themselves lead to new risks within the company. Cause of accidents The RIVM study …
Publication date: 10-04-2022Upward trend in COVID-19 figures continues: extra risk for vulnerable groups
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/upward-trend-in-COVID-19-figures-continues-extra-risk-for-vulnerable-groups… due to COVID-19. The current situation presents extra risks, especially for vulnerable groups of people. The RIVM … can spread more easily. Some groups of people have a higher risk of serious illness resulting from the coronavirus … as a result. They are particularly vulnerable. The highest risk applies to people aged 70 years and older. However, …
Publication date: 10-11-2022Perception 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: 08-19-2019Changes to the human environment: urgent focus on infectious diseases needed
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/changes-to-human-environment-urgent-focus-on-infectious-diseases-needed… to the living environment can unintentionally increase the risk of spreading pathogens. This can be prevented through … with which municipalities, for example, can assess the risk of an infectious disease. In addition, platforms must … Although a green environment is essential, people are at risk of being bitten by ticks, for example, or of falling …
Publication date: 10-20-2022Safety 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: 08-19-2019Reflecting on European One Health project COHESIVE
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/cohesive/interview-kitty-maassen-reflects-on-four-year-project… the Zoonoses Structure is a human-veterinary integrated risk analysis system. The first step is signalling the potential issue and followed by scaling up risk assessment, management and communication as appropriate and … “A risk analysis system for communicable diseases already …
Publication date: 10-26-2022Sustainable 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 alert level for Ebola
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/higher-alert-level-for-ebola… alert to symptoms that could indicate Ebola. However, the risk of patients with this disease in the Netherlands … outbreak of Ebola somewhere in the world, with a realistic risk that there may be a patient in the Netherlands. The risk is real, but remains low. Outbreak in Uganda On 20 …
Publication date: 10-13-2022Higher 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: 08-10-2019Implementation of a National Inventory of Dangerous Pathogens in Sri Lanka (NIPD Sri Lanka)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/biosafety-and-biosecurity/NIPD-SriLanka… pathogens and support regarding biosecurity and dual-use risk assessments and awareness raisin activities. Goal of the … among stakeholders on biosecurity and dual-use related risks. A national inventory also helps to prevent deliberate …
Publication date: 10-28-2022Circular 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: 08-07-2019No 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… very rarely used in the Netherlands. The European Union’s reassessment of this substance is currently in progress. The … that the quality of the information used to assess the risks of plant protection products is not high enough. This … Parkinson’s disease. RIVM is exploring ways to improve the risk assessment. Substances similar to banned substances In …
Publication date: 10-06-2022Waste 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: 08-07-2019Implementation 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… for and secure materials that represent proliferation risks. Without an accurate national overview, it is … to establish biosecurity legislation and promote biorisk management. A comprehensive record of dangerous … used as the basis for establishing appropriate biosecurity assessments and monitoring systems. The project aimed to …
Publication date: 10-28-2022PFAS levels in drinking water from river water need to be brought down
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/pfas-levels-in-drinking-water-from-river-water-need-to-be-brought-down… this being harmful to their health. This value is used in risk assessments and does not have legal status. New scientific …
Publication date: 10-24-2022Environment 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: 08-16-2019Integrated 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: 08-16-2019New calculation method reveals environmental impact of healthcare sector
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-calculation-method-reveals-environmental-impact-of-healthcare-sector… this study to help fulfil its pledge to conduct a thorough assessment of the healthcare sector's environmental impact …
Publication date: 10-03-2022Rotavirus vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rotavirus/rotavirus-vaccination… first vaccine was found to be associated with an increased risk of intussusception after administration to babies over … vaccines may also be associated with a slightly increased risk of intussusception in the first week after vaccination … [ 9-14 ]. There are also studies showing that the risk of intussusception is not higher after vaccination, and …
Publication date: 10-20-2022