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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentContact Environmental Assessment Module
https://www.rivm.nl/en/incidents-and-disasters/environmental-assessment-module/contact… For more information on the Environmental Assessment Module, please contact: … For an actual request for deployment of the Environmental Assessment Unit, please contact: Emergency Response … For more information on the Environmental Assessment Unit, please contact: …
Publication date: 02-28-2012Video Environmental Assessment Unit
https://www.rivm.nl/en/accidents-and-disasters/video-environmental-assessment-unit… This is an animation about the Environmental Assessment Unit (EAU). The EAU collects data to assess the risk of hazardous substances, which are released during … Back to: Environmental Assessment Unit … Video Environmental Assessment Unit …
Publication date: 11-22-2022Environmental Assessment Unit (EAU)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/incidents-and-disasters/environmental-assessment-unit… That is why the Netherlands has developed the Environmental Assessment Unit, EAU. … That is why the Netherlands has developed the Environmental Assessment Unit (EAU). Since the EAU came into force on 1 … aim of making an inventory of potential hazards and or risks. The unit may also consist of a team with three or …
Publication date: 02-28-2012EAU 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: 09-20-2023Environmental Incident Service
https://www.rivm.nl/en/incidents-and-disasters/environmental-incident-service… type of incident. Governments and citizens want to know the risks associated with such events and whether adequate … and fire brigade, to answer such questions. Independent assessment As an independent unit, the Environmental … assesses whether people have been exposed and the potential risk to human health and the environment. This information …
Publication date: 12-11-2018Assistance RIVM Sint Maarten landfill
https://www.rivm.nl/en/sxm… As a result, RIVM was unable to assess the potential health risks of substances released in the event of an open fire at … Over the longer term, it is not clear exactly what health risks these fires could pose. RIVM’s Environmental Incident … people’s health in the long term. This measurement and risk assessment work will be carried out at the instruction of …
Publication date: 01-15-2019Questions and answers
https://www.rivm.nl/en/sxm/questions-answers… Therefore RIVM is not able to assess the potential health risks of substances released during an open fire. In order … not have all the information needed to carry out a proper risk assessment. If requested, we could assist the fire service … samples in order to be able to assess the potential health risks. The funds contributed by the Netherlands for the …
Publication date: 01-15-2019Publications Additional research into (micro)nutrients
https://www.rivm.nl/en/node/244591… on sodium intake from processed foods 2015 Addressing the risk of inadequate and excessive micronutrient intakes: … too low and too high population intakes 2013 Integrated risk-benefit analyses: method development with folic acid as … Year Risk-benefit analyses: needs and applications in the …
Publication date: 10-22-2025Prevention of incidents
https://www.rivm.nl/en/incidents-and-disasters/prevention… It is the task of the Dutch government to keep the risks of incidents as small as possible. … signalling role in alerting the government to high-risk situations. RIVM also supports external safety policy … enforcing rules and regulations for incident prevention. Risk situations inventoried A cost-effective approach to …
Publication date: 02-28-2012Air quality Sint Maarten landfill
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/air-quality-sint-maarten-landfill… As a result, RIVM is unable to assess the potential health risks of substances released in the event of an open fire at … a lifetime. This results in an almost negligible health risk. The odour nuisance that people experience can cause …
Publication date: 06-20-2019KAP: Quality Programme for Agricultural Products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/chemkap… food or feed products. The KAP-database is essential for risk assessments, trend analysis, and diverse questions about … to EFSA. This data is used by EFSA for the establishment of risk assessment guidelines, health based guideline values …
Publication date: 06-26-2015Healthy living environment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/healthy-living-environment… by integrating knowledge, research and health impact assessments. We provide knowledge on the development of … and blue spaces so that health benefits are maximised and risks (e.g. allergens, infectious diseases) are minimised. … and equity. We have expertise in Health Impact Assessment, including (societal and environmental …
Publication date: 10-17-2019Food
https://www.rivm.nl/en/climate-change-and-health/food… and focus on crop diversity. Crop diversity can lead to risk spreading and to the development of crops that are more … temperatures and changes in precipitation can increase the risk of Salmonella, Campylobacter and Listeria … when food is not adequately refrigerated. To reduce the risks, it is therefore important to refrigerate properly. …
Publication date: 05-10-2021Nutritional status
https://www.rivm.nl/en/food-and-nutrition/nutritional-status… groups. However, certain population groups are at a greater risk of deficiencies of certain nutrients, and some groups are at a greater health risk due to a deficiency. This means that it is important … need more of certain nutrients, as a deficiency can entail risks for the unborn child. Currently, RIVM is conducting …
Publication date: 01-12-2012RIVM’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: 12-16-2024Environmental Incident Service offers assistance to Bonaire in relation to waste fire
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/environmental-incident-service-offers-assistance-to-bonaire-in-relation-to-waste-fire… information will offer insight into current potential risks to the health of people and the environment in the …
Publication date: 11-25-2024Doctoral research: Pure fruit juice is less bad for your health than soft drinks
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/doctoral-research-pure-fruit-juice-is-less-bad-for-your-health-than-soft-drinks… to seven glasses per week) can even be beneficial for the risk of heart and vascular disease, while no connection was …
Publication date: 12-08-2023PROMISS
https://www.rivm.nl/en/international-projects/promiss… that can be used to quickly screen older adults for a high risk of low protein intake. Based on these and other …
Publication date: 01-04-2016More foodborne infections in 2024, RIVM advises measures for chicken farmers
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-foodborne-infections-in-2024-rivm-advises-measures-for-chicken-farmers… on eggshells and is very contagious. You can reduce the risk of infection by: Cook chicken all the way through. Boil …
Publication date: 09-23-2025Dutch population’s iodine intake just about sufficient, salt intake still too high
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/dutch-populations-iodine-intake-just-about-sufficient-salt-intake-still-too-high… may lead to elevated blood pressure, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. It is therefore important …
Publication date: 12-12-2023