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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentRisk calculation methods
https://www.rivm.nl/en/environmental-and-industrial-safety/risk-calculation-methods… Every activity with hazardous substances involves risks. Calculation methods have been prescribed to better visualise the risks of these activities for the environment. RIVM develops … of a software program and a manual that describes how the risks should be calculated. The aim is to ensure that the …
Publication date: 11-21-2023Combined exposure to high amounts of lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic increases risk of kidney damage
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/combined-exposure-to-high-amounts-of-lead-cadmium-mercury-and-arsenic-increases-risk-of-kidney… too high: Adults who ingest them at high amounts are at risk for kidney damage later in life. This means their … metals covered by the study, the main contributors to the risk of kidney damage were cadmium and lead. This study was … an initial exploratory study that RIVM conducted into the risks of combined exposure to the four metals mentioned …
Publication date: 11-06-2023More pneumonia near goat farms, bacteria may explain why
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-pneumonia-near-goat-farms-bacteria-may-explain-why… living in areas with a high density of livestock farms. The risk of pneumonia is higher if people live within 2000 … in residential proximity of goat farms have an additional risk of pneumonia. The risk is highest for the people living closest to the farms. …
Publication date: 02-04-2025AirCoV2
https://www.rivm.nl/en/who-collaborating-centre-risk-assessment-of-pathogens-in-food-and-water/aircov2… AirCoV2, to analyse and conduct Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA) for aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in … spaces. AirCoV2 allows the user to evaluate infection risk scenarios for different room sizes, occupancy rate, …
Publication date: 02-21-2025Vulnerable groups hit hardest by COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vulnerable-groups-hit-hardest-by-covid-19-pandemic… care with COVID-19 more often. They were also at a greater risk of dying from the disease. …
Publication date: 11-30-2023EU Reference Laboratory for Public Health on Vector-borne Viral Pathogens (EURL-PH-VBV)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/eu-reference-laboratory-vector-borne-viral-pathogens… organises twinning visits, and conducts external quality assessments. The EURL-PH-VBV plays a vital role in enhancing …
Publication date: 02-03-2025FAIRMODE
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/fairmode… groups and discussions regarding air quality modeling and assessment of model quality. Where necessary, the context is …
Publication date: 02-03-2025Adherence to Physical Activity Guidelines particularly low among young adults
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/adherence-to-physical-activity-guidelines-particularly-low-among-young-adults… concern. High sedentariness has been linked to an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and …
Publication date: 11-13-2023Annual reporting on surveillance of acute respiratory infections in the Netherlands, winter 2023/2024 – COVID-19
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/annual-reporting-2023-2024… programme for people aged 60 and over and specific risk groups started in October 2023 (week 40). The timing of …
Publication date: 02-17-2025National Immunisation Programme: slightly more cases in 2022, but fewer than before the COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-immunisation-programme-slightly-more-cases-in-2022-but-fewer-than-before-covid… Health Council of the Netherlands recommended inviting more risk groups for a flu vaccination, including pregnant women. …
Publication date: 11-23-2023Not yet fully vaccinated against HPV? Do not postpone any longer!
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/not-yet-fully-vaccinated-against-hpv-do-not-postpone-any-longer… an HPV infection. The vaccine significantly reduces the risk of an HPV infection for both you and your intimate …
Publication date: 11-02-2023Annual reporting on surveillance of acute respiratory infections in the Netherlands, winter 2023/2024 – influenza
https://www.rivm.nl/en/flu-and-flu-vaccine/facts-and-figures/annual-reporting-surveillance-2023-2024… used in the Netherlands, only for people at very high risk of becoming seriously ill from influenza. Shortly …
Publication date: 02-18-2025