by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jan 27, 2023 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
Due to their high energy, x-rays and gamma radiation interact with materials differently than other lower-energy electromagnetic waves. Their unique properties have led to many applications in medicine, research, and industry for the purposes of imaging, treatment,... by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Apr 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
National Day of Mourning The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada was founded in 1980 in response to a human disaster in the Elliot Lake uranium mines in Northern Ontario. In 1953 a large uranium deposit was found in Ontario. The mining industry sprang up and the... by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Apr 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada is looking to add a Radiation Scientist to its dynamic team. What we offer: a positive working environment where your team is supportive and encourages your growth, an opportunity to learn and develop professionally, as well as... by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Mar 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
A plethora of therapeutic uses have been suggested for different wavelengths of light. Some of these uses are supported by extensive clinical research. Others uses are highly speculative, with minimal evidence at best. In the “messy middle” are a series of potential... by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Mar 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
X-ray emitting devices, radioactive materials and equipment that makes use of radioactive materials are surprisingly commonly used. In lulls in the covid pandemic, many of us have been tempted to see our carry-on luggage pass through an airport x-ray machine. One of...