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You searched for these word(s): risk assessmentFirst vaccines for people aged 60-64 available Monday via GP
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/first-vaccines-for-people-aged-60-64-available-monday-via-gp… will also include vaccinations for groups that have a high risk of severe illness resulting from COVID-19. In this … people aged 60-64 years and individuals who have a high risk of severe illness resulting from COVID-19. In total, … is to invite this entire initial target group and the high-risk groups in February and March, with a possible extension …
Publication date: 02-12-2021Respiratory infections widespread, even more important to follow recommendations
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/respiratory-infections-widespread-even-more-important-to-follow-recommendations… bacteria. This also helps to protect people who are more at risk if they get a respiratory infection. … SARS-CoV-2 and influenza (flu) cause an additional risk for older people and for people who have chronic … spreading. And you will also protect people who are more at risk if they get a respiratory infection. Are you ill? Then …
Publication date: 12-21-2023Monitoring of dairy products
https://www.rivm.nl/en/chemkap/milk-products/monitoring-of-dairy-products… and dairy products, taking account of a large number of risk factors. The Quality Programme for Agricultural … harmful forms of use of these chemicals there is still some risk of environmental pollution. The fact that some PCB …
Publication date: 07-01-2015Spread of tick-borne encephalitis virus in the Netherlands
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/spread-of-tick-borne-encephalitis-virus-in-netherlands… transmit the tick encephalitis (TBE) virus. Although the risk of contracting tick encephalitis after a tick bite is … causes Lyme disease about 27,000 times every year. The risk of a TBE infection after a tick bite is much smaller than the risk of Lyme disease. In recent years, 1-2 patients a year …
Publication date: 06-24-2020RIVM 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: 02-03-2023Consexpo Nano Tool
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/mission-and-strategy/international-affairs/international-projects/nanoregii/safe-innovation-approach-toolbox/consexpo-nano-tool… is presented in different measures. The outcome of the assessment is an alveolar load in the lungs as one of the …
Publication date: 09-08-2017Staying 1.5 metres apart is growing more difficult
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/staying-15-metres-apart-is-growing-more-difficult… more difficult for people to manage. People with a higher risk of serious illness from a coronavirus infection are … is striking that people who believe that they have a higher risk of becoming infected are more likely to adhere to the … of 1.5 meters themselves, and therefore think that the risk of infection is higher. RIVM hopes to provide more …
Publication date: 05-26-2020Implications for humans and the environment
https://www.rivm.nl/en/nanotechnology/implications-for-humans-and-the-environment… At the same time, it is difficult to predict the potential risks. For example, some particles are poorly soluble and … is often still uncertain, but there is evidence of their risk in certain situations. For example, inhalation of these …
Publication date: 07-19-2012Coronavirus measures: public support remains high, despite concerns
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/coronavirus-measures-public-support-remains-high-despite-concerns… the rapid increase in infections, people estimate their own risk of becoming infected as higher than it was 6 weeks ago … (including mild symptoms) or after returning from a high-risk area. In the event of a confirmed COVID-19 infection, 8 … work from home, or because they do not think that it is a risk. Support and confidence A significant majority (84%) …
Publication date: 10-22-2020Responsible innovation for a better society: a roadmap for companies
https://www.rivm.nl/en/responsible-innovation-for-better-society-roadmap-for-companies… as privacy, safety, sustainability, fair distribution of risks and benefits, safety or inclusiveness – in the … is aligned with existing standards and policies on risk and innovation management, and corporate social …
Publication date: 09-17-2019Lack 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: 03-27-2025Control Banding Nanotool
https://www.rivm.nl/en/about-rivm/mission-and-strategy/international-affairs/international-projects/nanoregii/safe-innovation-approach-toolbox/control-banding-nanotool… To assess risks associated with nanotechnology operations. The tool … “probability” scores in a matrix to obtain a level of risk and associated controls out of 4 possible levels of increasing risk and associated controls. Control banding (CB) …
Publication date: 09-08-2017Mercury in Groningen’s natural gas not harmful to health
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/mercury-in-groningens-natural-gas-not-harmful-to-health… RIVM to investigate whether this exposure could pose health risks. The results show that exposure to mercury through … NAM’s calculations and assess whether there were any health risks associated with peak exposure to mercury. RIVM …
Publication date: 06-12-2023Q fever and COVID-19
https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19/research/q-fever-and-covid-19… whether people who previously had Q fever had an increased risk of contracting COVID-19, and whether they had a more … groups were tested more often because they have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. The coronavirus was …
Publication date: 01-18-2021Air quality Sint Maarten landfill
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/air-quality-sint-maarten-landfill… As a result, RIVM is unable to assess the potential health risks of substances released in the event of an open fire at … a lifetime. This results in an almost negligible health risk. The odour nuisance that people experience can cause …
Publication date: 06-20-2019Frequently Asked Questions
https://www.rivm.nl/en/consexpo/frequently-asked-questions… ConsExpo Web is a web-based software tool that supports the assessment of consumer exposure to substances in consumer … Web provides a number of generally applicable exposure assessment models and a database of exposure factors. … properties of the specific substance a consumer exposure assessment can be performed using ConsExpo Web. …
Publication date: 02-01-2021International perspective
https://www.rivm.nl/en/chemkap/meat-products/international-perspective… in the National Plan to traces of antibiotics. There is a risk, with long-term use of antibiotics, that the bacteria … of 1999 to demonstrate that ‘hormone meat’ constitutes a risk for public health. This is in fact the only ground on …
Publication date: 07-01-2015More than 2.7 million COVID-19 vaccinations administered in the 2023 autumn round
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-than-2.7-million-covid-19-vaccinations-administered-in-2023-autumn-round… with severe health conditions that put them at higher risk of severe COVID-19; care workers who have contact with … pregnant people and for adults and children in medical high-risk groups who are referred by their treating physician to …
Publication date: 01-18-2024Landscape New Approach Methodologies
https://www.rivm.nl/en/alternatives-to-animal-testing/landscape-nams… be observed in the field of NAM implementation for safety assessment. … Landscape NAMs for the safety assessment of chemical substances … Landscape NAMs for the safety assessment of pharmaceutical products …
Publication date: 11-01-2022More health complaints after flooding
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/more-health-complaints-after-flooding… areas. Direct contact with this water leads to an increased risk of health problems. This type of rainfall is … Specifically in urban areas, this can lead to nuisance. Risks RIVM investigated the health risks associated with urban flooding. People exposed to the …
Publication date: 06-03-2019