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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: 11-06-2023Tuesday 4 August: risk of smog due to ozone
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/tuesday-4-august-risk-of-smog-due-to-ozone… Tuesday 4 August: risk of smog due to ozone …
Publication date: 08-04-2026Vulnerable 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: 11-30-2023West Nile virus detected in a blood donor
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/west-nile-virus-detected-in-a-blood-donor… immune systems due to illness or medication have a higher risk of becoming very ill from West Nile fever. A small … Mosquitoes are mainly active at dusk. To minimise the risk of being bitten, you could, for example: wear clothing …
Publication date: 08-17-2026National Heatwave Plan to be activated on 3 August
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/national-heatwave-plan-to-be-activated-on-3-august… and difficulty concentrating. They are also at greater risk of more serious health problems, such as dehydration …
Publication date: 08-03-2026From 12 August: National Heatwave Plan active in the south and east, and from 13 August in the whole of the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/from-12-august-national-heatwave-plan-active-in-south-and-east-from-13-august-in-whole-of… and difficulty concentrating. They are also at greater risk of more serious health problems, such as dehydration …
Publication date: 08-11-2026Adherence 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: 11-13-2023National 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: 11-02-2023