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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: 10-11-2022Mental health at risk: broad investment in mental health by new government required
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mental-health-at-risk-broad-investment-in-mental-health-by-new-government-required… Monitor shows that mental health in the Netherlands is at risk and highlights the urgency of the situation. Around 85% … to improve individual well-being and detect mental health risks and problems at an early stage. If problems do arise, … Mental health at risk: broad investment in mental health by new government …
Publication date: 12-12-2025Changes 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: 10-20-2022Travellers to Cape Verde: be alert to bacterial dysentery caused by shigellosis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/travellers-to-cape-verde-be-alert-to-bacterial-dysentery-caused-by-shigellosis… RIVM has warned travellers to Cape Verde about a shigellosis risk. The bacterial infection causes severe bloody diarrhoea … on the Cape Verdean islands. There are certain health risks as a result of the outbreak. Travellers can make an … to shigellosis. Good hygiene can help to minimise the risk: Wash your hands regularly. Flush the toilet with the …
Publication date: 12-10-2025Early detection and screening
https://www.rivm.nl/en/dna-and-public-health/early-detection-and-screening… identify early on whether someone has a condition or is at risk of developing one. This can be done in different ways. … a genetic predisposition to a disease that increases the risk of disease. For more information on this and RIVM’s … multiple locations on the DNA that are associated with the risk of developing a disease. This means that, in the …
Publication date: 12-16-2025Reflecting 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: 10-26-2022Responsible innovation with nanomaterials and nanotechnology: past, present, future
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/responsible-innovation-with-nanomaterials-and-nanotechnology-past-present-future… into everyday life accelerates, understanding the risks and benefits of these materials becomes crucial, … and clean energy applications. Balancing benefits and risks is key Understanding how nanomaterials move, … to managing both benefits—like cleaner energy systems—and risks, such as nanoparticle pollution. The overarching …
Publication date: 12-18-2025Higher 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: 10-13-2022Flu vaccine during pregnancy
https://www.rivm.nl/en/flu-and-flu-vaccine/vaccine/pregnancy… Newborn babies have a higher risk of serious consequences from flu, such as hospital … If a pregnant woman gets the flu, she has a higher risk of serious illness than a woman who is not pregnant. … compared to women of the same age who are not pregnant. The risk of ICU admission or death from flu does not seem to …
Publication date: 12-19-2025Implementation 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: 10-28-2022New approach methodologies to study intestinal fate of nanomaterials: current understanding and knowledge gaps
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-approach-methodologies-to-study-intestinal-fate-of-nanomaterials-current-understanding… knowledge gaps remain, especially in standardising and assessing how well these models mimic human biology and … human health. The intestinal uptake of NMs is critical for assessing their systemic effects. The intestine serves as a … strengthen the scientific and regulatory foundations for assessing the intestinal fate of ingested NMs. The document …
Publication date: 12-18-2025No 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: 10-06-2022Machine learning to identify key factors in titanium dioxide nanoparticle genotoxicity; a work in progress
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/machine-learning-to-identify-key-factors-in-titanium-dioxide-nanoparticle-genotoxicity-work… handling outliers and validating the model warrants further assessment. The findings of this study are therefore not … presents an interesting approach that uses ML for hazard assessment. If developed further, these methods could be valuable for hazard and risk assessment. However, in its current set-up, the …
Publication date: 12-18-2025Implementation 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: 10-24-2022Transforming waste into valuable resources: innovations in sustainable nanoparticle synthesis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/transforming-waste-into-valuable-resources-innovations-in-sustainable-nanoparticle-synthesis… Consequently, the existing issues surrounding their risk assessment remain, including knowledge gaps on long-term …
Publication date: 12-18-2025New 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: 10-20-2022Start 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