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https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016/health-risk-assessment… The risks of exposure to carcinogenic substances are expressed … people who are not exposed to these substances are also at risk of developing cancer. An additional risk of 1 in a million people exposed to carcinogens is … Health risk assessment … Health risk assessment …
Publication date: 12-22-2016Vulnerable groups have a greater risk of dying from heat, also in Amsterdam
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vulnerable-groups-have-greater-risk-of-dying-from-heat-also-in-amsterdam… and fewer cold days in winter. In the Netherlands the risk of dying increases when it is hot. The municipality of … and of neighbourhoods with less green space have a higher risk of dying from heat. Looking ahead, RIVM estimates that … on the climate scenario. There are no clear differences in risks at low temperatures between different groups of …
Publication date: 11-17-2025International review of the research report 'Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with rubbergranulate'
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016/international-review-rubbergranulate… was consulted on the study on the “Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with … from three prominent institutes who are experienced in risk assessment within regulatory frameworks. Reviewers from … review of the research report 'Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with …
Publication date: 03-15-2018High impact of climate change on health, more knowledge needed on relations between effects
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/great-impact-of-climate-change-on-health-more-research-needed-into-relations-between-effects… of an overview report by the PBL Netherlands Environment Assessment Agency, which describes the influence of climate … Adaptation Strategy (NAS), the Netherlands Environment Assessment Agency (PBL) is looking into the effects of … offer a basis for policy and prioritising the most urgent risks. RIVM recommends researching how the effects of …
Publication date: 05-14-2024Structure of the study
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018/structure-of-study… RIVM had previously identified potential environmental risks from substances leaching out of the rubber granulate. … concentrations in the environment. If no environmental risks are detected at these pitches, it is plausible to … the same time as the RIVM study, STOWA conducted an impact assessment. This study used bioassays to assess the impact …
Publication date: 07-02-2018Research into rubber granulate on turf fields in 2016
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016… RIVM has conducted research into the health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf fields with an … indicate that playing sports on these fields is safe. The risk to health from playing sports on these synthetic turf … the rubber granulate in very small quantities, making the risk to health from playing sports on these synthetic turf …
Publication date: 12-22-2016Scientific report
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016/scientific-report… the scientific background documents: 'Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with … Evaluation of health risks of playing sports on synthetic turf pitches with …
Publication date: 12-22-2016Rubber tiles
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-tiles… Findings Due to several uncertainties, the present risk assessment is only an indication of the risk of cancer. One of the uncertainties is the lack of …
Publication date: 01-09-2017Previous research into rubber granulate
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/previous-research-into-rubber-granulate… that these small quantities could lead to a health risk. The granulate also contains so-called plasticisers. No health risk had been described in connection with plasticisers in … of the criticism by Mr Berger, RIVM stands by its previous assessment: Although PAHs can be released from rubber …
Publication date: 12-14-2016Future health impacts of climate change demand action now
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/future-health-impacts-of-climate-change-demand-action-now… those with chronic illnesses. Others are more exposed to risks, for instance due to where they live, the nature of … self-reliance. While these interventions reduce exposure to risks, they are insufficient to ensure long-term resilience. … of a PBL publication In 2024, the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL), in collaboration with other …
Publication date: 03-31-2026Environmental impact study on rubber granulate 2018
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018… that accidentally ingest soil from the borders are not at risk. Ditch water and groundwater in the natural subsoil are … RIVM had previously identified potential environmental risks from substances leaching out of the rubber granulate. … safe limits for PAH concentrations based on health impact assessment. Depending on the available information on the …
Publication date: 07-02-2018Results of the exploratory study
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/environmental-impact-study-on-rubber-granulate-2018/results-of-exploratory-study… the use of rubber granulate infill has not yet resulted in risks that affect the surface water. In the sediments from … to be spread in surface water or on land. 3. Are there any risks to living organisms in the soil and water? The … in the Netherlands does not refer to ‘current ecological risks’ until more than 5,000 m2 of unpaved surface soil has …
Publication date: 07-02-2018Rubber granulate FAQ's
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate-faqs… RIVM recommends that you contact the owner. Potential risks Have I and/or my child run a risk by having played sports on a synthetic turf field for … we have conducted, we do not currently expect any health risks due to exposure to PAHs from rubber granulate. Is it …
Publication date: 11-07-2016Standards for rubber granulate
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016/standards-for-rubber-granulate… (ECHA) is currently conducting research on the health risks for rubber granulate. RIVM will actively contribute …
Publication date: 12-22-2016What is released from rubber granulate?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016/what-is-released-from-rubber-granulate… was a worst case scenario. An estimate of the health risks was made on this basis. Swallowing The swallowing of …
Publication date: 12-22-2016What is in rubber granulate?
https://www.rivm.nl/en/rubber-granulate/research-into-rubber-granulate-on-turf-fields-in-2016/what-is-in-rubber-granulate… than other fields. These concentrations provide no risk to health. The 9 fields are not representative of …
Publication date: 12-22-2016