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Laptop with "Understanding Radiation" displayed, stack of radiation protection reference materials behind it to the left, a survey meter in front, a Radiation Safety Institute of Canada notepad on the front right, an x-ray tube behind middle, and an RSO binder on top of an XSO binder behind to the right.

We Are Hiring: Radiation Scientist (Toronto)

The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada is seeking a Radiation Scientist to join our Toronto team. This full-time position supports
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Radiation Safety Institute of Canada's Personal Alpha Dosimeter (PAD)

We Are Hiring: Scientist (Saskatoon)

The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada is seeking an experienced Scientist to join our National Laboratories team in Saskatoon. This
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The Background on Background Radiation Part 2: Radon, Food, & Other Inhaled or Ingested Radiation

This is part 2 of a larger series about ionizing radiation you may come across in everyday situations. Part 1
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A Class 7 radioactive materials shipping label on a wooden crate, showing the yellow-and-white radiation trefoil, category II-yellow with two red bars, and handwritten contents, activity, and transport index fields; beside it a printed label reads "Radioactive Material, Type A Package, Special Form UN3332

Radioactive Transport Packages: Selecting the Right One

Regulatory References The transport of nuclear substances and radiation devices in Canada is regulated by both the Canadian Nuclear Safety
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The Background on Background Radiation: Cosmic & Terrestrial

We live in a radioactive world. The planet has had radiation since its formation around 4 billion years ago. And
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Radioactive Transport Packages: What Goes in Each

Radioactive Transport Packages: What Goes in Each

Regulatory References When transporting radioactive materials, there are a variety of package types used as defined by the International Atomic
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Celebrating Christopher Clement’s Recognition by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Celebrating Christopher Clement’s Recognition by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

With great pleasure, we would like to share the news that Radiation Safety Institute of Canada (RSIC) Board Member, and
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Dose rate being shown on a meter in front of a container with a radioactive trefoil labe.

Understanding SI Units of Dose: Gray & Sievert

Radiation Dose Units in Radiological Protection This post is written assuming a foundational knowledge of the different types of radiation.
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