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The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada is looking to add a Junior Engineer to its dynamic team. We offer a ...
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The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada is looking for a Senior Scientist to drive the scientific development of the Institute, ...
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It is expected that in the fall of 2023, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations will be amended to ...
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With much appreciation for his contribution to the work of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada and its Board of ...
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SMRs have been in the news in Canada recently. For example, it was reported that the Canada Infrastructure Bank was ...
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We, as humans, have no sense by which to detect ionizing radiation, a known carcinogen. In order to be able ...
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Radioactive capsule image courtesy of DFES Australia Modern workplaces must comply with many Health and Safety standards. If you have ...
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Due to their high energy, x-rays and gamma radiation interact with materials differently than other lower-energy electromagnetic waves. Their unique ...
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National Day of Mourning The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada was founded in 1980 in response to a human disaster ...
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The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada is looking to add a Radiation Scientist to its dynamic team. What we offer: ...
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A plethora of therapeutic uses have been suggested for different wavelengths of light. Some of these uses are supported by ...
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X-ray emitting devices, radioactive materials and equipment that makes use of radioactive materials are surprisingly commonly used. In lulls in ...
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It is estimated that less than 30% of those working in the field of science are women. It has generally ...
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It has been more than 35 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, but we remember it as if it was ...
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Testing is simple You can either purchase a do-it-yourself test kit or contact a certified Radon Measurement Professional to come ...
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While working from home during these winter months why not test your home’s radon gas levels? Radon is the leading ...
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TODAY IS OUR NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING It is April 28th, the National Day of Mourning, when we take a ...
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Saunders, a trusted and valued member of the Radiation ...
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For over four decades we have been assisting Canadians with radiation safety advice. In these unprecedented times, as a Canadian ...
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Over 45 years ago a light was shone on the risks miners in Elliot Lake were being exposed to as ...
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TORONTO, ONT. — Tim Armstrong, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, is pleased to announce two ...
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Emergency Alert Questions about iodine pills were prompted by the Emergency Alert from the Pickering Nuclear Generation Station that many ...
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Nuclear technology can save lives, aid in industrial quality control and improve the quality of products through use of radioisotopes. ...
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Use of X-Rays in the modern world is nearly ubiquitous. We come across X-Ray emitting devices all the time. X-Ray ...
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On this Valentines day, all of us at the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada are wishing you love and happiness. Take ...
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Overcoming Atomic Anxiety in the Land of the Rising Sun Author: MATT COTÉ // Images: REUBEN KRABBE Shared on the RSIC ...
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Today we celebrate Marie Curie, a pioneer nuclear physicist. Her ground-breaking work on radioactivity revolutionised medicine. It brought her not ...
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November is Radon Action Month. It is an opportunity to bring attention to the radon gas hazard. More importantly, it ...
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Radiation Safety Officer Refresher in Vancouver- Oct. 18-19, 2018 ...
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X-ray Safety Officer Course in Vancouver - Oct. 15-17, 2018 ...
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The human body cannot tell the difference between iodine that is radioactive and iodine that is not radioactive, it will ...
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A suntan is the result of the body’s natural defense mechanism against the damaging ultraviolet sun rays. This defense mechanism ...
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Forms 1 and 2 are revoked from the regulation and new forms are now available for the Registration of Employers ...
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Historically, radon exposure has been the most harmful form of workplace radiation exposure in Canada ...
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#DayofMourning ...
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Sign up today! We are offering the Radiation Safety Officer Course Certificate at the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon. ...
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Visit our Radon Chamber Team at Booth #10 - CARST Conference April 22 - 24 ...
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Visit us in Booth# 319. Over 100,000 square feet with over 400 exhibit booths featuring new and innovative health and ...
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Sun Nuclear Corporation, announced an agreement with RSIC to include Sun Nuclear’s Model 1027™, Model 1028™ and Model 1030™ CRMs within its national ...
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Gemstones are sometimes put through a nuclear reactor or accelerator because the high levels of ionizing radiation change the structure ...
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According to the International Labour Organization an estimated 609,000 work-related cancer deaths occur worldwide each year ...
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April 28th is our opportunity to honour our colleagues who have died or suffered a disabling injury on the job ...
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Radiation Safety Officer (RSO-1) and Radiation Safety Officer Refresher (RSO-2) courses at the Canadian Light Source ...
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Radiation Safety Institute will participate in the annual Partners and Prevention Health & Safety Conference in Mississauga and invites all ...
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In British Columbia this time! A unique 3-day program designed to prepare you to fulfill your obligations surrounding X-ray safety ...
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Join Radiation Safety Institute of Canada for this 1-day complimentary workshop In collaboration with Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) ...
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An extensive three-day training in evaluation of adequacy and potential effectiveness of root cause reports ...
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In this comprehensive five-day course, participants will learn and engage proven techniques for conducting focused and effective causal analysis reports ...
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Spike tests, calibration and performance testing will become available to Canadian radon professionals in early 2017 ...
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November 17, 2016 is the date! Click here for the full program ...
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Tim Armstrong, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, is pleased to announce the ...
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Radiation Safety Institute of Canada supports the initiative taken by the Canadian Cancer Society to provide free radon tests to ...
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Chair Tim Armstrong, Board of Directors and Steve Horvath, President of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada are pleased to ...
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The incumbent advises the University community (faculty, staff, students, etc.) and provides technical guidance to consultants and contractors on health ...
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On April 28 we are joining with Canadian workers and their families in the mourning of lives lost at work ...
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At this point in time there is no conclusive scientific evidence from studies of cells, animals, or humans to suggest ...
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Radiation Safety Institute will participate in the annual Partners and Prevention Health & Safety Conference in Mississauga and invites all ...
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Radiation Safety Officer (RSO-1) and Radiation Safety Officer Refresher (RSO-2) courses at an exciting new location ...
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Tribute to Dr Fergal Nolan by Patrick J.Dillon, Business Manager of the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council ...
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Please join us in saying farewell to a dear colleague, a wonderful man and a true believer in the betterment ...
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Radon testing season is in full swing. Health Canada recommends long-term testing (90-days) in the fall-winter months of the year ...
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We Need to Think More About Low-level Radiation By Laura Boksman, RSIC Chief Scientist First published in The Province on July ...
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Radiation safety awareness is not just for patients, but for the physicians and clinical teams treating patients as well. Radiation ...
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On April 28 we are joining with Canadian workers and their families in the mourning of lives lost at work ...
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The Institute will participate in the annual Partners and Prevention Health & Safety Conference in Mississauga and invites all partners, ...
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Our President and CEO, Steve W Mahoney, shares his story of surviving cancer and his views on prevention of occupational ...
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Congratulations to the Advisory Group members on the Final report and Recommendations' submission. Lets make radiation safety training a part ...
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April 8, 2015 is the date! Click here for the full program ...
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November is Radon Action Month. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. It is easy to measure ...
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RSIC is proud to announce the launch of the Regulatory Search Tool. It is a free Tool, designed to guide ...
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“RSIC congratulates the USW for their leadership in the 1970s to force action. In addition, RSIC applauds the USW for ...
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“Good science in plain language” session explores the potential radon hazard and allows the event participants to form their own ...
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RSIC encourages all radon professionals and individuals interested in the subject to participate in the 3rd Annual CARST Radon Conference ...
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The Institute, represented by the Manager of our National Laboratories, connects with the international community at the 2014 School of ...
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“Good science in plain language” session explores the potential radon hazard and allows the event participants to form their own ...
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Today, December 12, 2013, the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada (RSIC) and representatives from the Ontario Health and Safety Associations ...
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The Institute brings together four Ontario Health and Safety Associations for a breakfast meeting on December the 12th, 2013 ...
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RSIC is supporting Canada’s first National Radon Action Month. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking ...
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The bill can help to ensure that all Ontarians have the information and services they need to reduce lung cancer ...
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Our 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament supporting the Canadian Cancer Society is less than a week away! ...
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Benefits of CT screening versus the increased risk of cancer - recommendations of the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force ...
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Regulatory Policy Change requires all particle accelerators of 1MeV or higher to be certified and licensed with CNSC under Class ...
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We invite you to join us on September 11, 2013 for a round of golf and an opportunity to make ...
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Don't miss you chance to join CNSC and industrial radiography representatives in a meeting to discuss EDO revisions on May ...
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The Institute will participate in the annual Partners and Prevention Conference in Mississauga and invites all partners, clients and friends ...
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Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist Maternity Leave (starting May 2013) Temporary Full-time Location: Maple, ON ...
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The Institute supports Health Canada's Radon Awareness campaign and encourages all Canadians to test their homes for radon gas ...
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The Chair of the Board announces the appointment of Hon. Steve Mahoney, P.C., as the new President and CEO of ...
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August 23, 2012 - Recent National Post and CBC media reports cite new Health Canada research indicating that there are ...
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has issued it’s July 27, 2012 Status Report to the public on the current ...
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The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medals were established to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to ...
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June 28, 2012 The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada's Board of Governors Chair, Mr. Tim Armstrong, has announced the RETIREMENT ...
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Industry Canada has recently performed measurements to determine the level of exposure to the public from electromagnetic frequencies (EMF) emitted ...
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The IAEA issues it's June 28, 2012 Status Report to the public on the current status of the Fukushima Daiichi ...
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Health Canada has published its final report on a two year cross-Canada survey of radon levels in homes. The results ...
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One year on from the Fukushima nuclear accident, the IAEA reports on how it happened, what were its effects, and ...
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The FDA is warning both dental and veterinary professionals not to purchase or use certain hand-held x-ray units being sold ...
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A January 17, 2012 report on the IAEA Web site states that an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International Complementary ...
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A December 16, 2011 report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has welcomed the announcement by Japanese Prime Minister ...
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The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), in collaboration with the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, has just ...
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The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), in collaboration with the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, has just ...
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One of the potential long-term effects of radiation exposure is the development of cataracts. The International Commission on Radiological Protection ...
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The last X-ray Safety Officer Course (XSO) for 2011 is taking place November 15-17 at the beautiful Sutton Place Hotel ...
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Are you and your family at risk of developing lung cancer? The connection between lung cancer and exposure to radon ...
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The results are in for the first phase of the nation-wide radon concentration survey in Canadian homes. The survey is ...
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“Dirty electricity” is being blamed by some for a host of symptoms from headaches, sleeplessness, and general pains to cancer ...
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There has been a lot of news in recent days about the new security measures in airports following the incident ...
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As Canadians, we all want the cleanest, safest, most secure home environment to live in and raise our families. One ...
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As winter weather approaches and we move activities indoors, it's a good time to think about the quality of the ...
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has drastically cut the maximum amount of radon, a naturally occurring gas, that should be ...
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Officials from the Radiation Safety Institute were recently interviewed for a major feature article which appears in the September 2009 ...
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We are now strategically placed within minutes of world class medical innovation centres like MaRS Innovation and the University Heath ...
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