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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentRIVM creates risk assessment toolbox to assess local groundwater quality
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-creates-risk-assessment-toolbox-to-assess-local-groundwater-quality… RIVM has developed the Groundwater Risk Assessment Toolbox. This risk assessment toolbox allows local authorities to quickly … whether it can be used safely. In terms of health, the risk assessment toolbox analyses how and to what extent … The Risk Assessment Toolbox analyses the quality of groundwater …
Publication date: 07-21-2023New risk limits for PFAS in surface water
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/new-risk-limits-for-pfas-in-surface-water… Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has derived new risk limits for PFAS in surface water . The guiding … (RPF method - link to document on website) that enables the risks posed by several PFAS to be calculated. After all, … up, this total quantity of PFOA can be compared with the risk limit for PFOA. Hence RIVM is translating EFSA’s …
Publication date: 09-26-2022Repeat vaccination against COVID-19: risk groups first, then everyone 12 and up
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/repeat-vaccination-against-covid-19-risk-groups-first-then-everyone-12-and-up… will send invitations to people under 60 who have a higher risk of severe COVID-19. The Municipal Public Health … first invitations will be sent to people who have a higher risk of severe COVID-19 and to care workers who have contact … Starting from 13 September 2022, people who have a higher risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19 can expect …
Publication date: 09-12-2022Water safety planning & Climate resilience
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/water-safety-planning-climate-resilience… water. Pathogens in drinking water are one of the greatest risks to public health. Water quality monitoring, including … RIVM contributes through its WHO Collaborating Centre for Risk Assessment of Pathogens in food and water . Overview of …
Publication date: 07-07-2023Global Health Security and Antimicrobial Resistance
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/antimicrobial-resistance… Surveillance TRIuMPH Running WHO Collaborating Centre for Risk Assessment of Pathogens in Food and Water WHO cc RAPFW …
Publication date: 07-07-2023Hepatitis B
https://www.rivm.nl/en/national-immunisation-programme/hepatitus-b… Children who have contracted hepatitis B are at particular risk of becoming chronic carriers of the virus. Children …
Publication date: 09-20-2022Strengthening Biosafety and Biosecurity Capabilities in East and Central Africa (P99)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/biosafety-and-biosecurity/biosecurity-in-east-and-central-africa-p99… are to improve detection of and mitigation against risks related to CBRN materials or agents and risks related to installations or sites through the EU CBRN … international requirements and regulations. Result 2: Risk assessments methods for biosafety and biosecurity are …
Publication date: 07-05-2023Use of Salvia divinorum may have adverse health effects
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/use-of-salvia-divinorum-may-have-adverse-health-effects… ingredient). This advice comes from a Ministry-commissioned risk assessment carried out by RIVM. In this assessment, RIVM investigated whether this product posed any health risks. Psychotropic Dried Salvia divinorum leaves and herbal …
Publication date: 09-07-2022WHO Collaborating Centre for Laboratory Preparedness and Response for High Threat Pathogens and Biorisk
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/biosafety-and-biosecurity/who-cc-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk… the detection and response of high-threat pathogens and biorisk management, a combination of responsibilities that for … of Biosafety and Biosecurity Requirements and Biorisk management. We also share our expertise and lessons … To get a better understanding of gaps and needs, on-site assessments have been done to map national laboratory …
Publication date: 07-10-2023Integrated water and sanitation safety plans in small supplies in Serbia (iWSSP)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/water-safety-planning-climate-resilience/Integrated-water-and-sanitation-safety-plans… water and sanitation services to the public requires using risk assessment and management frameworks, e.g. Water Safety … in-depth support during implementation. Thus, public health risks associated to water and sanitation systems were …
Publication date: 07-07-2023The preparation of a biosecurity toolbox to strengthen European biosecurity (ToR13)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/biosafety-and-biosecurity/biosecurity-toolbox… Member States should address to mitigate proliferation risks regarding biological materials. The consortium of … six months roadmap, dived into three phases. Phase 1: An assessment of current policies of EU Member States in … secure materials that represent biological proliferation risks; Phase 3: Present available biosecurity resources to …
Publication date: 07-05-2023Offshore wind turbines: coating potentially harmful to environment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/offshore-wind-turbines-coating-potentially-harmful-to-environment… be released from wind turbines. RIVM has carried out a risk assessment for two corrosion protection measures and for …
Publication date: 07-18-2023Jørgen de Jonge, PhD
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/jorgen-jonge-phd… for influenza vaccine evaluation and performed viral safety risk assessments for vaccines. He took part in the WHO Global …
Publication date: 09-29-2022Dr. P. B. (Puck) van Kasteren
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/knowledge-and-expertise/experts-and-expertise/puck-van-kasteren… to increase the predictive value of preclinical vaccine assessment and reduce the need for animal studies. In …
Publication date: 09-28-2022Half of post-traumatic stress disorder related to pandemic
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/half-of-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-related-to-pandemic… adults can be attributed to that cause. Loneliness is a key risk factor In all age groups, the risk of developing PTSD is greater after an intense event if … for various age groups and more information about risk factors are covered in more detail in the full news …
Publication date: 07-12-2023Autumn wave of COVID-19 may be starting: vaccination and testing are key
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/autumn-wave-of-covid-19-may-be-starting-vaccination-and-testing-are-key… and passing it on to others. Some people have a higher risk of severe illness due to COVID-19, especially people … serious illness. Some groups of people have a higher risk of serious illness. That makes them vulnerable . That …
Publication date: 09-27-2022Preventing scabies
https://www.rivm.nl/en/scabies/preventing-scabies… you should do if you have scabies Are some people more at risk? Anyone can get scabies. Some people are more at risk, such as: people who live and work in care facilities, …
Publication date: 07-05-2023Nationwide study into chlamydia and gonorrhoea
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/nationwide-study-into-chlamydia-and-gonorrhoea… for example, or because they feel they have been at risk of contracting an STI. But people without symptoms may …
Publication date: 09-27-2022Strengthening the laboratory biosecurity and biosafety through development of a laboratory iso-bank system for research facilities and hospitals (P15)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/global-health-security/biosafety-and-biosecurity/biosecurity-laboratory-iso-bank-system… of the project was to support the enhancement of bio-risk management at facilities in the beneficiary countries …
Publication date: 07-05-2023Effect of air cleaners on COVID-19 not yet clear
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/effect-of-air-cleaners-on-covid-19-not-yet-clear… cleaners could also be used in indoor spaces with a higher risk of airborne transmission of the virus, such as in busy …
Publication date: 09-22-2022