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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentDirect 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: 09-13-2023Hand washing main focus in case of risk of disease transmission by animals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/hand-washing-main-focus-in-case-of-risk-of-disease-transmission-by-animals… Hand washing main focus in case of risk of disease transmission by animals …
Publication date: 05-19-2026EAU 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: 09-20-2023CAQ 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: 09-11-2023Yellow fever
https://www.rivm.nl/en/yellow-fever… the yellow fever mosquito does not occur here, there is no risk of an outbreak of yellow fever in the Netherlands. …
Publication date: 05-04-2026Capacity 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: 09-28-2023Action 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: 09-11-2023FAQ 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: 09-14-2023Andes virus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hantavirus/andes-virus… breathing and preventing other infections. The risk of Andes virus spreading in the Netherlands is very … the situation on the cruise ship is very low. There is no risk to public health and no cause for concern. The … the Netherlands is therefore very unlikely. When are you at risk? Only people who have had prolonged close contact with …
Publication date: 05-08-2026Current information about hantavirus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hantavirus/current-information… all persons who are in quarantine in the Netherlands. The risk of spread is still very low RIVM understands that this … news may raise questions or concerns. Nevertheless, the risk of spread in the Netherlands remains very small. Strict … sailed the ship to Rotterdam. People who may have been at risk of contracting the virus went into quarantine …
Publication date: 05-05-2026Flu vaccine campaign about to start
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/flu-vaccine-campaign-about-to-start… people with certain medical conditions are especially at risk of becoming seriously ill. The flu vaccine offers the … chance of hospitalisation. The vaccine also reduces the risk of them infecting others. If people do get flu, they …
Publication date: 09-29-2023Seoul virus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hantavirus/seoul-virus… even a rat that appears healthy can carry the virus. The risk of infection with the Seoul virus is probably small. … who have frequent contact with pet rats are at higher risk of infection. How often does a Seoul virus infection …
Publication date: 05-08-2026Tula virus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/hantavirus/tula-virus… residues. How often does a Tula virus infection occur? The risk of infection with the Tula virus in the Netherlands is … probably common in field mice in the Netherlands, but the risk to humans is small. …
Publication date: 05-08-2026Flyer about the Environmental Assessment Unit
https://www.rivm.nl/en/documenten/flyer-about-eau-sept2023… flexible research team that collects data to assess the risk of hazardous substances, which are released during … Flyer about the Environmental Assessment Unit …
Publication date: 09-06-2023Lyme disease
https://www.rivm.nl/en/lyme-disease… with antibiotics. Treatment as soon as possible reduces the risk of long-term symptoms. Do you have health problems? And … and their behaviour (for example, if the patient is at high risk of getting tick bites because they spend a lot of time …
Publication date: 09-22-2023