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by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jun 28, 2024 | Blog
The jurisdiction for the regulation of radiation protection for ionizing radiation within Canada depends on the source type and energy range of the emitted radiation, as well as the life cycle stage in some cases. This is a general overview, but you must read the...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jun 21, 2024 | Blog
EMFs stand for electromagnetic fields. As the name suggests, they are made up of both electric and magnetic fields. Anything that uses electricity will have electric charges moving through it in a circuit. Because of the charges, the circuit will also be surrounded by...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Apr 18, 2024 | Blog, News and Events
Fifty years ago, the uranium miners of Elliot Lake led by the United Steelworkers union, took a courageous stand for their health and safety. In an unprecedented wildcat strike, these brave men and women walked off the job in protest of unacceptable working conditions...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Apr 10, 2024 | Blog
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can potentially escape into your home from the soil and rock beneath it[1]. Points of entry to your home usually involve seeping of the gas through cracks or around pipes and drains or via open piping like those...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Mar 26, 2024 | Blog
In the radiation protection (RP) field, we focus intensely on the idea of keeping all radiological risks and doses as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA). This preventative principle should underscore the basis of every RP decision you make. A well-designed RP...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Mar 21, 2024 | Blog, News and Events
It is with great sadness that the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada (RSIC) shares with its friends, partners, and stakeholders the news that Ontario has lost a champion of justice and safety with the passing of Roy McMurtry, OC, OOnt, KC. Mr. McMurtry’s remarkable...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Mar 19, 2024 | Blog, News and Events
The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada (RSIC) is seeking individuals to serve on the Board of Directors for a 3-year term beginning in June 2024. Accountabilities The Board of Directors is responsible for setting strategic direction and providing stewardship to the...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Nov 20, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
On October 6, 2023 Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (Site Registration Requirements) were published the the Canada Gazette, Part II, which means they are now in effect. If you import, offer for transport, handle, or transport...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Oct 3, 2023 | News and Events
In Ontario, workplaces who use x-rays under 1 MeV for uses other than for human health care must register their equipment with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development. The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada has recently developed a free...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jun 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
It is expected that in the fall of 2023, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations will be amended to require persons who handle, offer for transport, or transport dangerous goods in Canada receive training in alignment with Canadian Standards Board...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jun 23, 2023 | News and Events
With much appreciation for his contribution to the work of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada and its Board of Directors, we announce the retirement of Tim Armstrong Q.C., O. Ont. From the RSIC Board as of June, 2023. While stepping away from an active Director...
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...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jan 27, 2023 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
Due to their high energy, x-rays and gamma radiation interact with materials differently than other lower-energy electromagnetic waves. Their unique properties have led to many applications in medicine, research, and industry for the purposes of imaging, treatment,...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Apr 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
National Day of Mourning The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada was founded in 1980 in response to a human disaster in the Elliot Lake uranium mines in Northern Ontario. In 1953 a large uranium deposit was found in Ontario. The mining industry sprang up and the...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Apr 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada is looking to add a Radiation Scientist to its dynamic team. What we offer: a positive working environment where your team is supportive and encourages your growth, an opportunity to learn and develop professionally, as well as...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Mar 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
A plethora of therapeutic uses have been suggested for different wavelengths of light. Some of these uses are supported by extensive clinical research. Others uses are highly speculative, with minimal evidence at best. In the “messy middle” are a series of potential...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Mar 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
X-ray emitting devices, radioactive materials and equipment that makes use of radioactive materials are surprisingly commonly used. In lulls in the covid pandemic, many of us have been tempted to see our carry-on luggage pass through an airport x-ray machine. One of...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
It is estimated that less than 30% of those working in the field of science are women. It has generally been an area of prejudice and professional challenges for women but thankfully that is changing. Despite these roadblocks, women in science have made cutting-edge...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Mar 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
It has been more than 35 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, but we remember it as if it was yesterday. Those memories were revived last week when Ukraine became a war zone and radiation safety concerns over the state of the Chernobyl site were raised in...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Feb 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Feb 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
TODAY IS OUR NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING It is April 28th, the National Day of Mourning, when we take a moment to remember those who have lost their lives or suffered an injury or illness at work. One year into this global pandemic, health and safety is top of mind for...
