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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: 02-18-2019A guide for the safe reuse of diaper and incontinence materials
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/guide-for-safe-reuse-of-diaper-and-incontinence-materials… and licensing authorities with tools to carry out a risk assessment. The processing of the materials contributes to … plan to collect the necessary data to perform the risk assessment. Licensing authorities can also look at …
Publication date: 09-17-2019Dangerous 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: 11-29-2012Method for safe and sustainable recycling of waste
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/method-for-safe-and-sustainable-recycling-of-waste… The method developed by RIVM to assess whether waste treatment is sufficiently safe and … for a safe and more circular economy. With the method, an assessment framework, the safety as well as the contribution to sustainability can be assessed when processing residual flows into new materials …
Publication date: 03-23-2021RIVM 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: 03-27-2025RIVM calls for increased involvement of scientific community in solving plastic crisis
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-calls-for-increased-involvement-of-scientific-community-in-solving-plastic-crisis… level of attention will need to be paid to improving risk assessment methodologies for various types of plastic and to … Henceforth, assessments should not be limited to just the risks of one material or one production process. They should …
Publication date: 03-01-2022Occupational 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: 11-29-2012Sustainable fishing and eating healthy fish (FISSH & SfSA)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/sustainability/sustainable-food/sustainable-fishing-and-eating-healthy-fish-fissh-sfsa… a week. Fish contains certain fatty acids that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. These recommendations focus … Solutions via FISSH and Solution-focused Sustainability Assessment The FISSH project The Fish Integrating … of the stakeholders. Solution-focused Sustainability Assessment (SfSA) is a method used and tested to assess …
Publication date: 12-12-2017Safe 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: 11-24-2022Emphasising safety and sustainability in circular design
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/emphasising-safety-and-sustainability-in-circular-design… When basic resources are re-used in new products, health risks should be avoided. In addition, recycling is not …
Publication date: 06-03-2019DIRECT: Circular products should also be safe and sustainable
https://www.rivm.nl/en/direct-circular-products-should-also-be-safe-and-sustainable… important, supplementing efficient use of resources. Health risks should be avoided. Recycling is not sustainable if it …
Publication date: 06-03-2019Working 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: 11-23-2022RIVM formulates criteria for R&D of sustainable pharmaceuticals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/rivm-formulates-criteria-for-rd-of-sustainable-pharmaceuticals… E Effects reduction: avoid undesirable moieties R Risk and hazard mitigation …
Publication date: 08-23-2022Night 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: 03-31-2023