by Radiation Safety Institute | Jun 29, 2012 | News and Events
There are many advantages to having Wi-Fi access points in businesses, public and private institutions, and other public spaces, since Wi-Fi allows almost instantaneous access to information. However, there has been considerable public concern over the effects of...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jun 28, 2012 | News and Events
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has issued its STATUS REPORT to the public on the current status of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, including information on environmental radiation monitoring, the status of workers, and current conditions...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 4, 2012 | News and Events
Health Canada recently published its final report on a two year cross-country survey of radon levels in homes. Almost 14,000 homes were successfully tested in 121 Health Regions across Canada. The results indicate that 6.9% of Canadians are living in homes with radon...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Mar 9, 2012 | News and Events
On 11 March 2011, the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant shocked the world and raised global concerns about nuclear safety. A year on, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) tells the story of the accident, its causes, how these accidents can...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Feb 13, 2012 | News and Events
FDA Investigating Illegal Online Sales of Hand-Held X-ray Units A February 13, 2012 PR Newswire-US Newswire Release indicates that the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning both dental and veterinary professionals not to purchase or use certain hand-held...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jan 17, 2012 | News and Events
A report on the IAEA Web site states that an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International Complementary Safety Assessment Review Mission will conduct a visit to Japan next week to assist the nation’s development of a comprehensive assessment of the...