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Celebrating Christopher Clement’s Recognition by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Sep 24, 2025 | Blog, News and Events

With great pleasure, we would like to share the news that Radiation Safety Institute of Canada (RSIC) Board Member, and Scientific Secretary & CEO of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) Christopher Clement, has been awarded the Foreign...

Understanding SI Units of Dose: Gray & Sievert

by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Aug 9, 2025 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts

Radiation Dose Units in Radiological Protection This post is written assuming a foundational knowledge of the different types of radiation. For more information, please see our free course, Understanding Radiation. When we look at a system of units, you have things...

Why Do We Need Radiation Protection Training When It Is All Free Online?

by Lynn MacDonald | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts

The Internet allows anyone with a device and an online connection to access vast amounts of professional and technical information for free. AI can be used to quickly develop many different types of documentation and interactive content. Does this mean Radiation...

Sun Safety: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Protecting Your Skin

by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jun 21, 2025 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts

Guest author: Dr. Anastasia Shamsuyarova MD, MSc, FRCPC (Derm), FAAD, Assistant Professor at Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Eternal Springtime Dermatology Spending time outdoors is wonderful for your mind and body — but not protecting your skin from the sun can...

May 2025 Radon Detector Recalls and Advisory

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...

Hazard, Danger, Risk, and Fear: Effective Communication through Examination of Misconceptions

by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | May 12, 2025 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts

Guest Author: Dr. Neil Alexander, Bucephalus Consulting In everyday conversation the words hazard, danger, risk, and fear are used loosely, often interchangeably and in many cases incorrectly. Correctly defining and using these words can help achieve a better...