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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 study reveals impact of nanoparticles on placental function and vascular growth - implications for risk assessment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/new-study-reveals-impact-of-nanoparticles-on-placental-function-and-vascular-growth… to use this model as a standard test for regulatory risk assessment because of ethical concerns surrounding the … placental function and vascular growth - implications for risk assessment …
Publication date: 12-19-2024Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and advanced materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/artificial-intelligencemachine-learning-and-advanced-materials… which can potentially be used for optimized hazard and risk assessment of advanced materials. In this way, the … of advanced materials, which is crucial for effective risk assessment. Additionally, ML can assist in establishing … will be a focus on using AI and ML for optimized hazard and risk assessment. This is a positive development, as it …
Publication date: 12-19-2024EFSA introduces new guidance for evaluating dissolution of nanomaterials in fat
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/efsa-introduces-new-guidance-for-evaluating-dissolution-of-nanomaterials-in-fat… (K OW ) method nanospecific considerations for safety assessments may potentially be waived. However, EFSA also … limitations make it difficult to apply this method to risk assessments of nanoparticles used in applications other than …
Publication date: 12-19-2024Rethinking regulation: Should nanomaterials be considered biological entities?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/rethinking-regulation-should-nanomaterials-be-considered-biological-entities… list various well-known challenges regarding the safety assessment of nanomaterials. However, they do not provide … several challenges and difficulties related to safety assessment of nanomaterials. One example given is that the … that should be addressed in their regulatory safety assessment. However, the perspective does not offer a clear …
Publication date: 12-19-2024Water 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: 07-07-2023Healthy and Active Living Agreement encourages working together to improve health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/healthy-and-active-living-agreement-encourages-working-together-to-improve-health… people who are more likely to fall and to reduce the risk of accidents. RIVM has been asked to monitor the … which professionals are qualified to carry out the fall risk factor assessment (GP practices, physiotherapists or occupational …
Publication date: 12-10-2024The 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: 07-18-2023RIVM advises consumers to check N-acetylcysteine content of food supplements
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-advises-consumers-to-check-n-acetylcysteine-content-of-food-supplements… effects that can include gastrointestinal symptoms. Safety assessment At the request of the Dutch Ministry of Health, …
Publication date: 12-13-2024Shingles
https://www.rivm.nl/en/shingles… reactivated. At that point, they may develop shingles. The risk is highest among people over 60. Shingles is usually … or the fluid from them. It is good to know that the risk of getting chickenpox from someone with shingles is much lower than the risk of getting chickenpox from someone with chickenpox. …
Publication date: 12-16-2024Shigellosis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/shigellosis… Anyone can get shigellosis. Some people have a higher risk of getting the disease: People travelling to warm … Men who have sex with men. Some people have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from shigellosis: People who … getting shigellosis. Good hygiene can help to minimise the risk: Wash your hands regularly: Before eating and before …
Publication date: 12-04-2024Half 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: 07-12-2023Shingles vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/shingles/shingles-vaccination… and adults who are in one or more of the following medical risk groups: people who recently had a stem cell transplant, … against shingles with Zostavax is not recommended in the risk groups listed above, because this vaccine contains live … by insurance for people in one or more of the medical risk groups. You will need a doctor’s letter to confirm …
Publication date: 12-16-2024RIVM’s assistance to Bonaire concerning waste fires
https://www.rivm.nl/en/incidents-and-disasters/rivms-assistance-to-bonaire-concerning-waste-fires… interpreted. Based on the outcomes, potential public health risks and risks to the environment in the vicinity of the landfill …
Publication date: 12-16-2024Estimated intake of titanium dioxide via medicines
https://www.rivm.nl/en/weblog/estimated-intake-of-titanium-dioxide-via-medicines… safety and efficacy of these formulations requires reassessment by regulatory authorities. This process might … increased. For food additives, uncertainty about a possible risk can lead to banning their use. In contrast, for medicines, a benefit-risk evaluation must be performed, which means that certain …
Publication date: 12-19-2024