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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: 08-31-2017Control measures against the spread of Legionella from wastewater treatment plants
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/control-measures-against-spread-of-legionella-from-wastewater-treatment-plants… on Legionella, RIVM advises that WWTPs with an increased risk should test for the presence of Legionella and take … approximately 80 WWTPs in the Netherlands with an increased risk of growth and spread of Legionella. In total, there are … accordingly. It is therefore important to investigate the risk of growth and spread of Legionella per installation so …
Publication date: 01-16-20202013–2022: more people had pneumonia due to Legionella bacteria
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/2013-2022-more-people-had-pneumonia-due-to-legionella-bacteria… exposed to Legionella bacteria. Some people have a higher risk of illness. If they inhale the bacteria, they could …
Publication date: 11-12-2024