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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 approach methodologies for risk assessment and safe-and-sustainable by design of nanomaterials.
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-approach-methodologies-for-risk-assessment-and-safe-and-sustainable-by-design-of… (NAMs). One focussed on the purpose of regulatory risk assessment and the other on in silico methods for the … nanomaterials, most still require validation for regulatory risk assessment purposes. Investment in validating test … NAMs are innovative technologies used in hazard and risk assessment. They aim to reduce or replace traditional …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Can foliar nanoforms of fertilisers be used beneficially?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/can-foliar-nanoforms-of-fertilisers-be-used-beneficially… the nanospecific properties of these products when assessing the benefits and risks for crops, the environment, and human health. What are … Product Regulation, there is an increased focus on assessing the human and environmental safety aspects …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Enhancing focus on safety and sustainability could benefit the European Union’s ambition to excel in advanced materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/enhancing-focus-on-safety-and-sustainability-could-benefit-european-unions-ambition-to-excel… The past few decades of managing the uncertain risks for human and environment associated with … provide their vast experience with governing the uncertain risks of nanotechnology. They use this to emphasise the … industry, SMEs, and the public regarding potential risks and impacts of advanced materials. Key actions based …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Water 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: 07-07-2023Strengthening 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: 07-05-2023WHO 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: 07-07-2023Screening Approach to the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design Development
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/screening-approach-to-safe-and-sustainable-by-design-development… by the OECD . Tier 1 of Early4AdMa is a simple screening assessment based on the NESSI score (Novelty, Exposure, … scores high, it moves to Tier 2 for a more detailed assessment of the warnings from Tier 1. The value of … be released during mat installation, posing an inhalation risk for workers. There was no expected exposure to …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Genotoxicity of titanium dioxide in cosmetics cannot be excluded
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/genotoxicity-of-titanium-dioxide-in-cosmetics-cannot-be-excluded… of studies should be improved to reduce uncertainty in assessment. Why does SCCS come with this advice on titanium … products revealed several shortcomings in the safety assessment. For nano-grade TiO2, more information is needed … Overall, further investigation is needed to assess the risk to the consumer from long-term repeated exposure to …
Publication date: 10-03-2024The 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: 07-18-2023Testing of nanomaterials and advanced materials remains a challenge
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/testing-of-nanomaterials-and-advanced-materials-remains-challenge… testing of chemicals To enable internationally harmonised risk assessment of chemicals, research groups and regulatory …
Publication date: 10-03-2024Safety and production of COVID-19 vaccines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccination/safety… If a vaccine receives a positive opinion in this initial assessment, a marketing authorisation will be granted by the … offering an autumn vaccination to people over 60, medical risk groups and care workers who have direct contact with … COVID-19 vaccination is advised for people in medical risk groups who could become seriously ill from COVID-19, …
Publication date: 10-07-2024Respiratory infections now in season
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-now-in-season… pain, headache or tiredness. Some people are more at risk A person who has a respiratory infection can pass it on … very young children. COVID-19 and flu cause an additional risk of serious respiratory infection for older people and … these general recommendations will help you reduce the risk of passing it to others: Are you ill? Then stay home. …
Publication date: 10-08-2024Half 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: 07-12-2023Impetigo
https://www.rivm.nl/en/impetigo… washing your hands and good personal hygiene reduce the risk of impetigo. Try to avoid touching the blisters or … Impetigo is not dangerous for the unborn child. The risk of complications for pregnant women is usually no … Women who have recently given birth are at a higher risk of postpartum infection when exposed to this bacterium. …
Publication date: 10-02-2024Preventing 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: 07-05-2023Strengthening 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: 07-05-2023