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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: 11-29-2012Safe 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: 11-24-2022RSV antibody injection for babies
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rsv/rsv-antibody-injection-for-babies… ill after receiving the RSV antibody injection. But the risk of hospital admission is very low after the RSV … not given to all babies? Only babies at increased risk of becoming seriously ill from respiratory syncytial … is only authorised for children from a number of medical risk groups. Nirsevimab is authorised for all babies. …
Publication date: 11-13-2024Working 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: 07-19-2012Respiratory infections season started
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-season-started… muscle aches, headache or fatigue. Some people are more at risk If you have a respiratory infection, you can infect … Viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and flu cause an additional risk of serious respiratory infection for older people and … spreading. You will also protect people who are more at risk if they get a respiratory infection. What to do if you …
Publication date: 10-23-2023Respiratory infections now in season
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-now-in-season… pain, headache or tiredness. Some people are more at risk A person who has a respiratory infection can pass it on … very young children. COVID-19 and flu cause an additional risk of serious respiratory infection for older people and … these general recommendations will help you reduce the risk of passing it to others: Are you ill? Then stay home. …
Publication date: 10-08-2024NS 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: 11-23-2022Night 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: 03-31-2023Q&A about RSV
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rsv/qa-about-rsv… infection? Anyone can get RSV. Some people have a higher risk of becoming ill from an RSV infection. This is …
Publication date: 12-14-2022Significantly fewer babies in Dutch ICUs thanks to injection against RSV
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/significantly-fewer-babies-in-dutch-icus-thanks-to-injection-against-rsv… as early as possible. Very young children have the highest risk of ending up in hospital for RSV. The virus is …
Publication date: 02-16-2026