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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: 08-01-2017Electromagnetic 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: 08-31-2017Research and recommendations
https://www.rivm.nl/en/west-nile-fever/research-and-recommendations… implement measures at an early stage, thus minimising the risks posed to humans. The strategy document, drawn up by …
Publication date: 08-05-2022Zika Virus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/zika-virus… being born with Guillain-Barré syndrome . By 2019, the risk of getting infected with the Zika virus in Central and … travelling to these regions does continue to pose certain risks to pregnant women and women who wish to have children. … By 2019, this outbreak was largely over. As a result, the risk of being infected with the Zika virus has decreased …
Publication date: 03-29-2016Current figures on West Nile fever
https://www.rivm.nl/en/west-nile-fever/current-figures-on-west-nile-fever… Since mosquitoes are less active at this time of year, the risk of new infections is low. For more information about … for concern, only extra focus Based on these findings, the risk that the virus will spread to humans is low. The …
Publication date: 11-13-2025Grey heron infected with West Nile virus
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/grey-heron-infected-with-west-nile-virus… a national research consortium that aims to assess the risk of outbreaks of the West Nile virus. RIVM and the NVWA …
Publication date: 11-01-2022First West Nile virus patient in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-west-nile-virus-patient-in-netherlands… the mosquito season is coming to an end. This minimises the risk of contracting an infection with West Nile virus. …
Publication date: 10-15-2020Patient infected with West Nile virus in the Arnhem region
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/patient-infected-with-west-nile-virus-in-arnhem-region… The mosquito season is over. This will minimise the risk of contracting an infection with West Nile virus. …
Publication date: 11-11-2020Chikungunya
https://www.rivm.nl/en/chikungunya… in your situation, for example if you are travelling to a risk area, can be discussed with the Municipal Public Health …
Publication date: 08-05-2022