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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentElectromagnetic fields and optical radiation in hospitals
https://www.rivm.nl/en/electromagnetic-fields/emf-optical-radiation-hospitals… or for workers. Such exposure may be associated with risks, which have to be weighed against the medical necessity and against the risks of using alternative methods. … to the eyes. Strong UV-radiation can also increase the risk of skin cancer. Health care workers in the Netherlands …
Publication date: 08-01-2017Electromagnetic fields at work
https://www.rivm.nl/en/electromagnetic-fields/emf-work… by special legislation and exposure limits. The possible risks of long-term exposure to weaker EMF in the workplace … can also cause indirect effects that may generate safety risks, such as contact currents, spark discharges and … From 2005, RIVM has provided scientific support and risk assessments on occupational exposure to EMF for the Ministry …
Publication date: 08-01-2017Biobased chemistry
https://www.rivm.nl/en/biobased-economy/biobased-chemistry… and safe environment and an improved public health. In our assessments we include the socio-economic aspects as well as … we also focus on the integration of environmental impact assessment of biobased chemicals into REACH. Policy decision …
Publication date: 04-02-2015Biogas
https://www.rivm.nl/en/biobased-economy/biogas… comprehensive evaluation of the environmental benefits and risks of biogas production. … waste materials, more biogas, and no change in contaminant risks for man and environment. This fits in with the … of fertilizers, agriculture, waste and integrated risk assessment. RIVM collaborates with Scientific Committee of …
Publication date: 02-04-2014Electromagnetic fields in daily life
https://www.rivm.nl/en/electromagnetic-fields/emf-dailylife… for Health Research and Development (ZonMw)); exposure and risk communication (in the EU Horizon Europe research … levels outside the body are exceeded, a more detailed assessment is necessary to determine whether the basic … field exposure and various types of cancer. In addition, a risk assessment is performed using case studies to determine …
Publication date: 08-31-2017Safe and sustainable bioeconomy (Safe BBE)
https://www.rivm.nl/en/biobased-economy/safe-and-sustainable-bioeconomy-safe-bbe… and popular sustainability analyses (from Life Cycle Assessment to Dow Jones Sustainability index) will be mapped …
Publication date: 06-18-2015Overview of biobased production processes and their environmental impact: an initial exploration
https://www.rivm.nl/en/overview-of-biobased-production-processes-and-their-environmental-impact-initial-exploration… crude oil). The study concludes that due to the use of high-risk substances, biobased production processes are not by …
Publication date: 02-24-2014