Safe and healthy living
You can address your questions regarding safe and healthy living to The Housing and Real Estate Worldwide Department (DHF) .
This information is intended for
This information is for expat staff and operational managers, working at a Dutch representation abroad.
Clarification
Knowing and acknowledging risks is important for a safe and healthy home environment. DHF provides advice to missions and residents.
DHF focuses on the four most important topics of a healthy living environment:
- Asbestos
- Air pollution
- Legionella
- Earthquakes
If you have reasonable doubts about the safety or healthiness of your living environment, there are often laboratories / engineering firms at your location who can test for you.
Harmful asbestos for example, can be detected by testing. If necessary, consult with 3W about the option of having a sample tested in the Netherlands.
More information
You can find more information on these topics on the Safety page of the governmental portal (Rijksportaal).