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...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Feb 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
While working from home during these winter months why not test your home’s radon gas levels? Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer amongst non-smokers in Canada, and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall. With the onset of the pandemic many people...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
TODAY IS OUR NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING It is April 28th, the National Day of Mourning, when we take a moment to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered an injury or illness at work. One year into this global pandemic, health and safety is top of mind for...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jul 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Saunders, a trusted and valued member of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada. Frank joined the Institute’s Board of Directors in 2008 where his commitment and knowledge played a pivotal role in the...
