by Natalia Mozayani | May 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
We are happy to announce that our annual Radiation Safety Partner Breakfast will be held on June 13, 2025 for the first time in a hybrid format. This year is special for us. We are celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Institute and would like nothing better...
by Natalia Mozayani | Dec 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Are you someone who thrives in a small team with a big mission? Are you ready to dive into creative digital work from behind the scenes—finding new ways to connect people with our vision and make a real impact? If this sounds like you, then read on, because we need...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jun 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
UPDATE: In August, 2025, the standard was withdrawn due to ongoing regulatory needs assessments. Please see: CAN_CGSB-192.3-2020 WITHDRAWAL – RETRAIT (2025). The blog post below is retained for archival reference. It is expected that in the fall of 2023, the...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Apr 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
SMRs have been in the news in Canada recently. For example, it was reported that the Canada Infrastructure Bank was contributing $970M to fund a SMR. What is an SMR and why would anyone in Canada spend so much money on them? SMRs or “Small Modular Reactors” are...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Mar 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
We, as humans, have no sense by which to detect ionizing radiation, a known carcinogen. In order to be able to measure the level of ionizing radiation in an area, instruments must be used. Even levels of ionizing radiation capable of causing immediate health effects...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Feb 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Radioactive capsule image courtesy of DFES Australia Modern workplaces must comply with many Health and Safety standards. If you have experienced a common workplace incident such as a slip, trip, or fall, you immediately feel it and can take action. Because radiation...
