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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: 11-29-2012Publications 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: 10-22-2025RIVM 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: 03-27-2025KAP: 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: 06-26-2015Occupational 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: 11-29-2012Healthy 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: 10-17-2019Safe 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: 11-24-2022Working 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: 07-19-2012Food
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: 01-12-2012NS 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: 11-23-2022Doctoral 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: 01-04-2016Night 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: 03-31-2023More 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