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by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
If your workplace owns or is about to acquire an X-ray device in Ontario, you will likely need to register it with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD) under Regulation 861 (X-Ray Safety) of the Occupational Health and Safety...
by Lynn MacDonald | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog, News and Events
We’re growing our team. In addition to this Toronto opportunity, we are also hiring a Scientist in Saskatoon. Learn more here: https://radiationsafety.ca/?p=19078. Radiation Scientist Location: Toronto, Ontario (National Office and Training Centre) Employment...
by Lynn MacDonald | Jun 25, 2026 | News and Events
We’re growing our team. In addition to this Saskatoon opportunity, we are also hiring a Radiation Scientist in Toronto. Learn more here: https://radiationsafety.ca/?p=19082. Scientist Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Dr. Fergal Nolan National Laboratories)...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Apr 15, 2026 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
This is part 2 of a larger series about ionizing radiation you may come across in everyday situations. Part 1 can be found here (https://radiationsafety.ca/background-radiation-cosmic-terrestrial/) and talks about cosmic and terrestrial radiation, which are two types...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Feb 3, 2026 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
Regulatory References The transport of nuclear substances and radiation devices in Canada is regulated by both the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) through the Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances Regulations, 2015 (PTNSR) and by Transport Canada...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Dec 21, 2025 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
We live in a radioactive world. The planet has had radiation since its formation around 4 billion years ago. And today that radiation is found in the air we breathe, the soil and rocks we live on, and the living things we consume to survive. It is literally...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Oct 8, 2025 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
Regulatory References When transporting radioactive materials, there are a variety of package types used as defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA’s) Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material. The bulk of these regulations are...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Sep 24, 2025 | Blog, News and Events
With great pleasure, we would like to share the news that Radiation Safety Institute of Canada (RSIC) Board Member, and Scientific Secretary & CEO of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) Christopher Clement, has been awarded the Foreign...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Aug 9, 2025 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
Radiation Dose Units in Radiological Protection This post is written assuming a foundational knowledge of the different types of radiation. For more information, please see our free course, Understanding Radiation. When we look at a system of units, you have things...
by Lynn MacDonald | Jun 30, 2025 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
The Internet allows anyone with a device and an online connection to access vast amounts of professional and technical information for free. AI can be used to quickly develop many different types of documentation and interactive content. Does this mean Radiation...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jun 21, 2025 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
Guest author: Dr. Anastasia Shamsuyarova MD, MSc, FRCPC (Derm), FAAD, Assistant Professor at Northern Ontario School of Medicine, Eternal Springtime Dermatology Spending time outdoors is wonderful for your mind and body — but not protecting your skin from the sun can...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Jun 16, 2025 | News and Events
It is with deep sadness and profound respect that the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada (RSIC) marks the passing of Buzz Hargrove – an unwavering advocate for workers and a valued member of our Board of Directors from 2013 to 2022. Buzz Hargrove dedicated his...
by Athena Wang | May 31, 2025 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
You may have seen some local news articles in Canada early May 2025 about a recall of radon detectors. This is due to a consumer product recall and a consumer product advisory on certain models of radon detectors [1]. Some news articles also mention a health and...
by Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | May 12, 2025 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
Guest Author: Dr. Neil Alexander, Bucephalus Consulting In everyday conversation the words hazard, danger, risk, and fear are used loosely, often interchangeably and in many cases incorrectly. Correctly defining and using these words can help achieve a better...
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 Radiation Safety Institute of Canada | Mar 25, 2025 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
When people picture nuclear power, they often imagine high-tech control rooms, complex reactor domes, or the hum of energy flowing through the city. What people usually don’t imagine, though, is what happens when the work is done? The answer to this question is the...
by Lynn MacDonald | Jan 6, 2025 | Blog, News and Events
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Vic Pakalnis, a distinguished member of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada Board of Directors since 1991. Vic’s contributions to the Institute and his lifelong commitment to advancing health...
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 Athena Wang | Aug 28, 2024 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
Our webinar and accompanying blog post from June 2024 covered EMFs and implantable medical devices. The blog post outlined several organizations around the world that have set exposure standards or guidelines. This blog post will expand on that information and provide...
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...
