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Industry Canada Evaluates Exposure from Wi-Fi Access Points

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...

June 28, 2012 – IAEA Fukushima Daiichi Status Report

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...

Cross Canada Survey of Radon Levels in Homes – Final Report

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...

The Fukushima Nuclear Accident and Its Aftermath

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...

FDA Investigating Illegal Online Sales

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...

IAEA Mission to Assess Nuclear Safety in Japan

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...