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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: 10-11-2022Changes 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: 10-20-2022First COVID-19 vaccination invitations for children aged 5-11 years in medical risk groups
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-covid-19-vaccination-invitations-for-children-aged-5-11-years-in-medical-risk-groups… invitations for children aged 5-11 years in medical risk groups …
Publication date: 12-17-2021Reflecting 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: 10-26-2022Fields of expertise WHO CC Laboratory Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/fields-of-expertise… supporting Member States on laboratory preparedness and biorisk. Targeted detection (viruses, bacteria, parasites, … detection (disease “x”, One Health perspective) and Biorisk management are fields of expertise covered by our WHO … Assessments … Assessments … Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk …
Publication date: 12-06-2021A system for substantiation of exceptions in biocide product authorisation
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/system-for-substantiation-of-exceptions-in-biocide-product-authorisation… That is why biocides are only authorised if they have been assessed to be safe. Sometimes it is necessary to make an …
Publication date: 12-06-2021Higher 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: 10-13-2022First booster invitations for people with Down syndrome and people living at home who are not mobile enough to travel
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-booster-invitations-for-people-with-down-syndrome-and-people-living-at-home-who-are-not… adults with Down syndrome have a significantly increased risk of serious illness due to COVID-19. Their risk level is comparable to the risk level for people aged 60 years and older. For that …
Publication date: 12-02-2021Implementation 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: 10-28-2022Key publications
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/key-publications… Title Authors Journal Laboratory capacity assessments in 25 African countries at high risk of yellow fever, August-December 2018. Johnson BW, … Dutch self-assessment biosecurity toolkit to identify biorisk gaps and to enhance biorisk awareness Sijnesael P.C., …
Publication date: 12-06-2021No 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: 10-06-2022Implementation 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: 10-24-2022WHO Collaborating Centre for Laboratory Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk… detecting and responding to high-threat pathogens and biorisk management. We do this by: Establishing accurate, safe, … response to high-threat pathogens and managing biorisks by providing expert advice and participating in … technical assistance, expert advice, and the development of assessment tools to ensure timely and reliable responses …
Publication date: 12-06-2021New WHO Collaborating Centre hosted by RIVM combines laboratory preparedness and biorisk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-who-collaborating-centre-hosted-by-rivm-combines-laboratory-preparedness-and-biorisk… Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is the first … Centre that combines laboratory preparedness and biorisk. The new WHO Collaborating Centre will assist WHO in … disease preparedness, laboratory preparedness and biorisk. …
Publication date: 12-09-2021New 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: 10-03-2022Issue 35
https://www.rivm.nl/en/covid-19-vaccination/professionals/newsletter/2021/35… Down syndrome. This is warranted in view of their higher risk of serious illness and death due to COVID-19, even … is currently reviewing whether there is a clearly elevated risk of myocarditis or pericarditis in adolescents and young …
Publication date: 12-01-2021Rotavirus 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: 10-20-2022Start of invitations for the seasonal flu vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/start-of-invitations-for-seasonal-flu-vaccination… the age of 60 and children and adults who are at additional risk of becoming seriously ill from flu, healthy pregnant … However, people over the age of 60 years and medical risk groups can become seriously ill as a result of flu. The … 30% less chance of getting flu. There is also a 40% lower risk of hospitalisation. The risk of infecting others also …
Publication date: 10-03-2022