How to Test for Radon Gas in Your Home
Testing is simple You can either purchase a do-it-yourself test kit or contact a certified Radon Measurement Professional to come and do it for you. Do-it-yourself kits are user-friendly and inexpensive. Unless you have specific constraints or reasons for engaging a...
Why should you test your home for radon in the winter
While working from home during these winter months why not test your home’s radon gas levels? Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer amongst non-smokers in Canada, and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall. With the onset of the pandemic many people...Frank Saunders (April 4, 1954 – July 3, 2020)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Saunders, a trusted and valued member of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada. Frank joined the Institute’s Board of Directors in 2008 where his commitment and knowledge played a pivotal role in the...
National Day of Mourning
Over 45 years ago a light was shone on the risks miners in Elliot Lake were being exposed to as a standard part of their workday. The advocating they did to end injuries, illnesses and, in some cases, deaths, played a significant role in the birth of our modern day...
X-Rays at Work: Uncovering Secrets of the Enigma
Use of X-Rays in the modern world is nearly ubiquitous. We come across X-Ray emitting devices all the time. X-Ray machines are used at airports for scanning baggage. It is not unusual to come across an x-ray security point checking personal items at the entrance of...Recent Posts
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