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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentLaunch of the European project RISK-HUNT3R
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/launch-of-european-project-risk-hunt3r… The new Horizon 2020 project RISK-HUNT3 R : RISK assessment of chemicals integrating HU man centric N … scientists from key industry sectors. The vision of the RISK-HUNT 3R consortium is to establish a reliable and cost-effective chemical risk assessment strategy based entirely on non-animal …
Publication date: 06-03-2021Energy 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: 10-11-2022Children aged 12 years and older in medical risk groups invited for COVID-19 vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/children-aged-12-years-and-older-in-medical-risk-groups-invited-for-covid-19-vaccination… The first children and adolescents in medical risk groups who were born between 1 January 2004 and 30 June … vaccinating these young people because they have a higher risk of severe illness resulting from COVID-19 compared to … daily lives. Children aged 16-18 years in the medical high-risk groups were already invited earlier in the vaccination …
Publication date: 06-22-2021Changes 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: 10-20-2022Reflecting 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: 10-26-2022CBRN protection of critical infrastructure (P73)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/cbrn-preparedness-response/CBRN-protection-critical-civil-infrastructure-P73… (RIVM) and Landau Network Fondazione Volta (LNFV). Products Risk assessment on critical infrastructure in Jordan Products … health. RIVM is involved in Work Package 2: conducting risk identification and assessment and developing the risk … EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence PROJECT 073 (IfS): …
Publication date: 06-08-2021Air quality and COVID-19
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/research/air-quality-and-covid-19… It was already known that air pollution increases the risk of respiratory diseases, including respiratory … It was already known that air pollution increases the risk of respiratory diseases and infections. This study … matter emissions from livestock farming affect both the risk of infection and severity of the disease. The …
Publication date: 06-28-2021Higher 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: 10-13-2022Implementation 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: 10-28-2022Issue 20
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/20… of 12-15 years and 16-18 years who are not in medical high-risk groups. … supplies of the mRNA vaccines are now available. The risk of severe illness resulting from COVID-19 is relatively … groups, so vaccination with an mRNA vaccine has a better risk-benefit ratio and is therefore preferred. Groups that …
Publication date: 06-17-2021Strengthening biosecurity and response capacities in Southeast Asia (P81)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/biosafety-and-biosecurity/biosecurity-in-southeast-asia-p81… and guidelines, customs and law enforcement, high-risk biological materials and facilities, microbial … Vertic Moru Tropical Health Network Products Surge Capacity Assessment Tool. Highlights Webinar - Novel Pathogen … 4, dedicated to building national inventories of high-risk biological materials, dual-use research and …
Publication date: 06-08-2021No 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: 10-06-2022Establishment of National Inventories of Dangerous Pathogens in the Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) region
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/nidp-nea… 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 aims to …
Publication date: 06-08-2021Articles Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology 2019
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/corporate-publications/scientific-report/articles-infectious-diseases-and-vaccinology-2019… Microbiol 2019; 14:1191-7 A case-control study into risk factors for acute hepatitis E in the Netherlands, … A multidimensional approach to assessing infectious disease risk: identifying risk classes based on psychological … et.al. Int J Food Microbiol 2019; 288:58-65 A performance assessment of web-based respondent driven sampling among …
Publication date: 06-09-2021Implementation 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: 10-24-2022New 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: 10-03-2022Strengthening CBRN preparedness and response in the South East and Eastern Europe region (P44)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/cbrn-preparedness-response/CBRN-preparedness-and-response-enhancement-SEEE-region-P44… has been achieved through the following activities: Assessment of the current situation, including the outcomes …
Publication date: 06-15-2021About RIVM
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm… medical products, medicines and foods? What are the health risks of smoking, alcohol or obesity? How much salt do Dutch …
Publication date: 06-09-2021