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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentRIVM and EFSA optimise new calculation model for mixture risk assessment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-and-efsa-optimise-new-calculation-model-for-mixture-risk-assessment… in food. This calculation model is called the Monte Carlo Risk Assessment (MCRA) . … and the MCRA model make it possible to conduct mixture risk assessment relating to food throughout Europe, as described … RIVM and EFSA optimise new calculation model for mixture risk assessment …
Publication date: 10-13-2023Direct link between Tata Steel emissions, nuisance and risk of disease
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/direct-link-between-tata-steel-emissions-nuisance-and-risk-of-disease… putting people who live in the IJmond region at an elevated risk of disease. The greatest benefits to public health in … from various disciplines, RIVM was able to assess the risk of becoming ill as a result of emissions from the Tata … who experience noise, odour and dust nuisance. Largest risk of adverse health effects in Wijk aan Zee This resulted …
Publication date: 09-22-2023Assessments
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/assessments… Gap analyses and needs assessment for lab preparedness, response and biorisk. The team at the WHO Collaborating Centre possesses … implementating laboratory preparedness, response, and biorisk assessments. This includes creating comprehensive … Assessments …
Publication date: 09-21-2023COVID-19 vaccination for risk groups: over-60s, flu vaccine group, care workers and pregnant women
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/covid-19-vaccination-for-risk-groups-over-60s-flu-vaccine-group-care-workers-and-pregnant… present and may rise again. For people who have a higher risk of serious illness due to COVID-19, the COVID-19 … protection against hospital admission and reduces their risk of death due to COVID-19. It is not necessary for … on their own or with assistance, but do have an increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19, can contact their …
Publication date: 09-13-2023EAU participation in European disaster exercise FORMATEX23
https://www.rivm.nl/en/incidents-and-disasters/environmental-assessment-unit/formatex23… From 13 - 16 September 2023, the Environmental Assessment Unit (EAU) of RIVM participated in FORMATEX23, a … between experts in chemical, biological, and radiological risks and operational teams that can be deployed to provide … environment in the affected area. It can also assess the risks associated with the detected substances. As …
Publication date: 09-20-2023Healthy Living Environment programme launched
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/healthy-living-environment-programme-launched… is one that is clean and safe, protects against health risks and encourages exercise and socialising. The Ministry … and shows how a healthy living environment reduces the risks of cancer, dementia and overweight. In 2023, the ZonMw …
Publication date: 10-09-2023CAQ III
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/caq-iii… nor performance of comprehensive toxicological risk assessment for such events. Goals The vision of the CAQ III project is to minimise current knowledge gaps in health risk assessment of oil-related “fume events” in aircraft in … Cabin Air Quality assessment of long-term effects of contaminants (CAQ III) …
Publication date: 09-11-2023Launch of crisis response organisation LFI boosts pandemic preparedness
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/launch-of-crisis-response-organisation-lfi-boosts-pandemic-preparedness… LFI). The reason for setting up the LFI is the risk that the Netherlands will once again be confronted with …
Publication date: 10-06-2023More attention needed for safe use of biocides
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-attention-needed-for-safe-use-of-biocides… and for their intended purpose. RIVM has itemised the risk factors involved in the use of biocides. The … and researchers to eliminate factors that might lead to risks during the use of biocides. … used in the Netherlands, it can be difficult to assess the risks. RIVM therefore recommends itemising which biocides …
Publication date: 10-18-2023Capacity building
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-bioriskcapacity-building… Our expertise extends to coordinating external quality assessments through proficiency panels. This includes … and expertise Leading staff Expertise Iris Vennis, MSc Biorisk Management & Assessment; High-Containment Laboratory … & Response; Global Health Intatives Joris Sprokholt, PhD Risk Assessment; Training Development & Delivery; …
Publication date: 09-21-2023Ad hoc support
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/ad-hoc-support… and expertise Leading staff Expertise Iris Vennis, MSc Biorisk Management & Assessment; High-Containment Laboratory Capacity Building; … & Response; Global Health Intatives Joris Sprokholt, PhD Risk Assessment; Training Development & Delivery; …
Publication date: 09-21-2023Toolbox and resources
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-laboratory-preparedness-and-response-for-high-threat-pathogens-and-biorisk/toolbox-and-resources… Biosecurity Checklist for Laboratory Assessment and Monitoring This biosecurity checklist is … each key biosecurity area, which are discussion points for assessment. … Surge Capacity Assessment Tool (SCAT) The SCAT aims to strengthen emergency …
Publication date: 09-21-2023Information Services
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/organisation/information-services… staff unit protects RIVM against cyber attacks and offers risk management advice. Lastly, CKS monitors systems and … founded a strategic consulting firm for corporate strategic assessments, working together with consultants in corporate …
Publication date: 09-28-2023Metabolic disorder ALD added to newborn blood spot screening
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/metabolic-disorder-ald-added-to-newborn-blood-spot-screening… is abnormal, the child must go to Amsterdam UMC for further assessment. If the UMC’s ALD expertise centre confirms the …
Publication date: 10-02-2023Results of research into health effects of wood smoke not yet sufficiently conclusive
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/results-of-research-into-health-effects-of-wood-smoke-not-yet-sufficiently-conclusive… Only then will it be possible to make a more complete assessment of the health effects of wood smoke. What has …
Publication date: 10-26-2023Action plan for pandemic preparedness: Social and behavioural science
https://www.rivm.nl/en/behavioural-science/pandemic-preparedness/action-plan… COVID-19. We are also preparing research protocols and assessment tools and regularly updating these behavioural …
Publication date: 09-11-2023Natura 2000 sites: nitrogen deposition on the decline, but still too high for much of nature
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/natura-2000-sites-nitrogen-deposition-on-decline-but-still-too-high-for-much-of-nature… is part of Wsn monitoring. PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency, RIVM and WUR are tasked with compiling a …
Publication date: 10-26-2023FAQ about the flu vaccine during pregnancy
https://www.rivm.nl/en/flu-and-flu-vaccine/vaccine/pregnancy/faq… The flu vaccine lowers the risk of getting flu. It also lowers the risk of serious illness due to flu. Newborn babies have a higher risk of serious illness due to flu. They may even need to go … mothers. After flu vaccination during pregnancy, the risk that infants will be admitted to hospital due to flu is …
Publication date: 09-14-2023Respiratory infections season started
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-season-started… muscle aches, headache or fatigue. Some people are more at risk If you have a respiratory infection, you can infect … Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and flu cause an additional risk of serious respiratory infection for older people and … spreading. You will also protect people who are more at risk if they get a respiratory infection. What to do if you …
Publication date: 10-23-2023COVID-19 vaccination
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccination… round of COVID-19 vaccination for people who have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19. Whether that … throughout the year for adults and children in medical high-risk groups (such as people with impaired immunity) with a … vaccination will be available for people who have a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19. Whether that …
Publication date: 10-17-2023