Hazard, Danger, Risk, and Fear: Effective Communication through Examination of Misconceptions
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...
Decommissioning Done Right: Nuclear Waste Management
When people picture nuclear power, they often imagine high-tech control rooms, complex reactor domes, or the hum of energy flowing through the city. What people usually don’t imagine, though, is what happens when the work is done? The answer to this question is the...
Remembering Vic Pakalnis, PEng, MBA
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...
EMF Exposure Standards for Pacemaker Wearers
Our webinar and accompanying blog post from June 2024 covered EMFs and implantable medical devices. The blog post outlined several organizations around the world that have set exposure standards or guidelines. This blog post will expand on that information and provide...
