Celebrating a Lifetime of Dedication: Tim Armstrong – A Champion of Labour, Safety and Public Service
With much appreciation for his contribution to the work of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada and its Board of Directors, we announce the retirement of Tim Armstrong Q.C., O. Ont. From the RSIC Board as of June, 2023. While stepping away from an active Director...
What’s an SMR and why is Canada investing in them?
SMRs have been in the news in Canada recently. For example, it was reported that the Canada Infrastructure Bank was contributing $970M to fund a SMR. What is an SMR and why would anyone in Canada spend so much money on them? SMRs or “Small Modular Reactors” are...
The Importance of Calibrating Radiation Measurement Instruments
We, as humans, have no sense by which to detect ionizing radiation, a known carcinogen. In order to be able to measure the level of ionizing radiation in an area, instruments must be used. Even levels of ionizing radiation capable of causing immediate health effects...
Transportation of Radioactive Material: Why Safety Cannot be an Afterthought
Radioactive capsule image courtesy of DFES Australia Modern workplaces must comply with many Health and Safety standards. If you have experienced a common workplace incident such as a slip, trip, or fall, you immediately feel it and can take action. Because radiation...Recent Posts
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The Background on Background Radiation Part 2: Radon, Food, & Other Inhaled or Ingested Radiation
