by Radiation Safety Institute | Mar 9, 2016 | News and Events
For the very first time we are offering our highly acclaimed Radiation Safety Officer (RSO-1) and Radiation Safety Officer Refresher (RSO-2) courses at an exciting new location – the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon. The courses are designed to satisfy the...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jan 15, 2016 | News and Events
Tribute to Fergal Nolan (1941-2016) As Business Manager of the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario, I was deeply saddened at the passing of Fergal Nolan. On behalf of all construction workers in the province of Ontario, I would like to...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jan 15, 2016 | News and Events
It is with deep sadness that we share with our friends and colleagues the news of Dr Nolan’s passing. Dr Nolan died quietly on Saturday night at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Dr Nolan had served as President and CEO of the Radiation Safety...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jan 15, 2016 | News and Events
Radon testing season is in full swing. Health Canada recommends long-term testing (90-days) in the fall-winter months of the year. If you have not tested your workplace or home for radon there is still time to order your test. Testing is as easy as 1-2-3. To help...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jun 5, 2015 | News and Events
Radiation safety awareness is not just for patients, but for the physicians and clinical teams treating patients as well. Radiation exposure has a cumulative effect over the course of a physician’s career. In cardiac catheterization labs, interventional...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 28, 2015 | News and Events
We Don’t go to Work to Die By Natalia Mozayani, RSIC Executive Director First published in The Chronicle Herald, on April 29, 2015, online edition. Nobody should go to work to die. Whether it is the day shift, night shift or a “9-to-5” office job, when we leave...