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... 
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
It is estimated that less than 30% of those working in the field of science are women. It has generally been an area of prejudice and professional challenges for women but thankfully that is changing. Despite these roadblocks, women in science have made cutting-edge... 
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Mar 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
It has been more than 35 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, but we remember it as if it was yesterday. Those memories were revived last week when Ukraine became a war zone and radiation safety concerns over the state of the Chernobyl site were raised in... 
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Feb 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Testing is simple You can either purchase a do-it-yourself test kit or contact a certified Radon Measurement Professional to come and do it for you. Do-it-yourself kits are user-friendly and inexpensive. Unless you have specific constraints or reasons for engaging a... 
