by Athena Wang | May 31, 2025 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
You may have seen some local news articles in Canada early May 2025 about a recall of radon detectors. This is due to a consumer product recall and a consumer product advisory on certain models of radon detectors [1]. Some news articles also mention a health and...
by Lynn MacDonald | Jan 6, 2025 | Blog, News and Events
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Vic Pakalnis, a distinguished member of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada Board of Directors since 1991. Vic’s contributions to the Institute and his lifelong commitment to advancing health...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jun 28, 2024 | Blog
The jurisdiction for the regulation of radiation protection for ionizing radiation within Canada depends on the source type and energy range of the emitted radiation, as well as the life cycle stage in some cases. This is a general overview, but you must read the...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jun 21, 2024 | Blog
EMFs stand for electromagnetic fields. As the name suggests, they are made up of both electric and magnetic fields. Anything that uses electricity will have electric charges moving through it in a circuit. Because of the charges, the circuit will also be surrounded by...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Apr 18, 2024 | Blog, News and Events
Fifty years ago, the uranium miners of Elliot Lake led by the United Steelworkers union, took a courageous stand for their health and safety. In an unprecedented wildcat strike, these brave men and women walked off the job in protest of unacceptable working conditions...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Apr 10, 2024 | Blog
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can potentially escape into your home from the soil and rock beneath it[1]. Points of entry to your home usually involve seeping of the gas through cracks or around pipes and drains or via open piping like those...
