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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentOther risks at work
https://www.rivm.nl/en/occupational-safety/other-risks-at-work… Up to now, the risks of these different exposures were assessed and judged … missing, and large uncertainties exist. The main other risks that RIVM is focusing on are hazardous/ dangerous … Other risks at work … Other risks at work …
Publication date: 11-29-2012Calculating occupational risks
https://www.rivm.nl/en/occupational-safety/calculating-occupational-risks… In 2003, RIVM started a project aimed at calculating the risk of an occupational accident. For that purpose, … In order to be able to calculate the risk of an occupational accident, information is needed on … accidents. However, more information is needed to calculate risks. For example, insight is needed into the activities …
Publication date: 08-12-2021Possible health risks due to exposure to chromium-6 at tROM project Tilburg
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/possible-health-risks-due-to-exposure-to-chromium-6-at-trom-project-tilburg… it was known that chromium-6 could be harmful to health. A Risk Inventory and Evaluation at tROM in 2005 led to … Possible health risks due to exposure to chromium-6 at tROM project Tilburg …
Publication date: 02-18-2019Dangerous substances
https://www.rivm.nl/en/occupational-safety/other-risks-at-work/dangerous-substances… transportation, storage and use of substances can lead to risks at the workplace. The government tries to minimise these risks by regulation. … of Chemicals, REACH) requires companies to investigate the risks of the substances and take possible measures. … Dutch implementation of Seveso II) or the "Additional Risk Assessment and Evaluation (ARIE) applies. On June 1, 2015, …
Publication date: 11-29-2012RIVM and TNO describe impact of future developments on occupational health and safety
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-and-tno-describe-impact-of-future-developments-on-occupational-health-and-safety… safety at work? How will the energy transition affect the risks that workers face? These kinds of developments have … of occupational health and safety: the opportunities and risks presented by technological developments, the … continue to learn at and alongside work, and the multiple risks for vulnerable groups of workers. According to the …
Publication date: 02-03-2023Lack of insight into number of platform workers in vulnerable situations and their experiences
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/lack-of-insight-into-number-of-platform-workers-in-vulnerable-situations-and-their-experiences… (TNO) in a report on the opportunities and risks that societal developments offer for platform workers. … These developments offer both opportunities and risks for occupational health and safety. Workers in … assumptions and judgments in algorithms can increase the risk that workers are not offered jobs due to …
Publication date: 03-27-2025Occupational accidents
https://www.rivm.nl/en/occupational-safety/occupational-accidents… and develops a method to estimate serious occupational risks and to take effective measures to manage these risks. This method is ORCA: Occupational Risk Calculator. … Dutch implementation of Seveso II) or the "Additional Risk Assessment (ARIE) applies. …
Publication date: 11-29-2012Research and recommendations
https://www.rivm.nl/en/west-nile-fever/research-and-recommendations… implement measures at an early stage, thus minimising the risks posed to humans. The strategy document, drawn up by …
Publication date: 08-05-2022Safe working practices: RIVM creates a list of 1,400 substances without a European occupational exposure limit for health purposes
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/safe-working-practices-rivm-creates-list-of-1400-substances-without-european-occupational… the European Commission can use information from national risk assessments. This makes it easier to determine a European …
Publication date: 11-24-2022Zika Virus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/zika-virus… being born with Guillain-Barré syndrome . By 2019, the risk of getting infected with the Zika virus in Central and … travelling to these regions does continue to pose certain risks to pregnant women and women who wish to have children. … By 2019, this outbreak was largely over. As a result, the risk of being infected with the Zika virus has decreased …
Publication date: 03-29-2016Working safely with advanced (nano)materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/working-safely-with-advanced-nanomaterials… particles poses the most significant and common health risk in the workplace. Additionally, exposure can occur … actions. Given the uncertainties surrounding the health risks associated with advanced (nano)materials, the … en preventie (Nanomaterials in Health Care: occupational risks and prevention) Nanomaterialen in onderhoudswerk: …
Publication date: 07-19-2012NS did not adequately protect employees from exposure to chromium (VI)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/ns-did-not-adequately-protect-employees-from-exposure-to-chromium-vi… systems, such as procedures and protocols. Additional risk of illness due to chromium (VI) undetermined Chromium … exposure to chromium (VI) at NS is unknown, the additional risk of illness due to chromium (VI) cannot be determined. …
Publication date: 11-23-2022Current figures on West Nile fever
https://www.rivm.nl/en/west-nile-fever/current-figures-on-west-nile-fever… Since mosquitoes are less active at this time of year, the risk of new infections is low. For more information about … for concern, only extra focus Based on these findings, the risk that the virus will spread to humans is low. The …
Publication date: 11-13-2025Grey heron infected with West Nile virus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/grey-heron-infected-with-west-nile-virus… a national research consortium that aims to assess the risk of outbreaks of the West Nile virus. RIVM and the NVWA …
Publication date: 11-01-2022Night shift workers more likely to have poor work-life balance
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/night-shift-workers-more-likely-to-have-poor-work-life-balance… also explored solutions to reduce the adverse health risks of working at night. Employers, night workers and …
Publication date: 03-31-2023First West Nile virus patient in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-west-nile-virus-patient-in-netherlands… the mosquito season is coming to an end. This minimises the risk of contracting an infection with West Nile virus. …
Publication date: 10-15-2020Patient infected with West Nile virus in the Arnhem region
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/patient-infected-with-west-nile-virus-in-arnhem-region… The mosquito season is over. This will minimise the risk of contracting an infection with West Nile virus. …
Publication date: 11-11-2020Chikungunya
https://www.rivm.nl/en/chikungunya… in your situation, for example if you are travelling to a risk area, can be discussed with the Municipal Public Health …
Publication date: 08-05-2022