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by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 28, 2017 | News and Events
April 28th is our opportunity to honour our colleagues who have died or suffered a disabling injury on the job. Just as importantly, we cannot forget the families, friends and co-workers who continue to bear the burden of their loss. Workplace tragedies have...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 24, 2017 | News and Events
Don’t Miss This Opportunity! For the second time we are offering our highly acclaimed Radiation Safety Officer (RSO-1) and Radiation Safety Officer Refresher (RSO-2) courses at an exciting new location – the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon. Unique...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 19, 2017 | News and Events
Partners in Prevention 2017 Conference and Trade Show will take place on May 2-3 , 2017 at the International Center in Mississauga, Ontario. We are happy to be a part of this very important Health and Safety Event. Radiation Safety Institute...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 4, 2017 | News and Events, Uncategorized
X-RAY SAFETY OFFICER (XSO) COURSE A unique 3-day program designed to prepare you to fulfill your legal obligations surrounding X-ray safety in the workplace. Topics covered include: Health Canada Safety Code 35 Provincial Regulations Radiation quantities and units...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Mar 10, 2017 | News and Events, Uncategorized
Join Radiation Safety Institute of Canada for this 1-day complimentary workshop In collaboration with Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI). This workshop is to experience an overview of the key elements that make up an effective root cause analysis on a...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Feb 23, 2017 | News and Events, Uncategorized
A comprehensive course for Nuclear Regulatory Agencies and Nuclear Organization Oversight Groups COURSE DESCRIPTION | An extensive three-day training in evaluation of adequacy and potential effectiveness of root cause reports. Designed to train participants in...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Feb 23, 2017 | News and Events, Uncategorized
Engage Proven Techniques to Conduct Causal Analysis for High Consequence/ High Significance Events COURSE DESCRIPTION | Unexpected events in a nuclear project frequently have significant consequences – delays, dose, rework, disruptions, discharges, dollars . . ....
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jan 27, 2017 | News and Events, Uncategorized
Download Test Requisition Form Download the Price List We are pleased to announce that in April 2017 the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada achieved accreditation of its Radon Reference Chamber with the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Nov 15, 2016 | News and Events
On Thursday November 17, 2016, the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada will host its 3rd Annual Breakfast Meeting with its Health and Safety Partners. The meeting is organized to bring together national and provincial Health and Safety Organizations: Ontario Ministry...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Aug 22, 2016 | News and Events
Tim Armstrong, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, is pleased to announce the upcoming Toronto event marking the dedication of the Institute’s National Laboratories in honour of the Institute’s late President...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jul 20, 2016 | News and Events, Uncategorized
Radiation Safety Institute of Canada supports the initiative taken by the Canadian Cancer Society to provide free radon tests to Vancouver islanders and encourages British Columbia residents to take this opportunity and to get their homes tested. On July 19, 2016 in...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jun 29, 2016 | News and Events
Photo from family archive: Dr. Fergal Nolan awarded with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Left to right: Hon. Reza Moridi, Minister of Research and Innovation; Dr. Fergal Nolan, Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario Chair Tim Armstrong, Board of Directors and Steve...
by Radiation Safety Institute | May 26, 2016 | News and Events
The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 28, 2016 | News and Events
Today we are remembering all those who lost their lives working to make our lives better. By Steve Horvath, President and CEO of the Radiation Safety Institute Every year more than 900 people die in workplace accidents. This is more than a just a number. Every...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 19, 2016 | News and Events, Uncategorized
Concerns about the potential relationship between cell phone use and brain cancer risk continue to arise. The worry is that radiofrequency energy from cell phones may affect the brain and other tissues. The only known biological effect of exposure to radiofrequency...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 5, 2016 | News and Events
Partners in Prevention 2016 Conference and Trade Show will take place on April 26-27, 2016 at the International Center in Mississauga, Ontario. We are happy to be a part of this very important Health and Safety Event. Radiation Safety Institute invites all its...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Mar 9, 2016 | News and Events
For the very first time we are offering our highly acclaimed Radiation Safety Officer (RSO-1) and Radiation Safety Officer Refresher (RSO-2) courses at an exciting new location – the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon. The courses are designed to satisfy the...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jan 15, 2016 | News and Events
Tribute to Fergal Nolan (1941-2016) As Business Manager of the Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario, I was deeply saddened at the passing of Fergal Nolan. On behalf of all construction workers in the province of Ontario, I would like to...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jan 15, 2016 | News and Events
It is with deep sadness that we share with our friends and colleagues the news of Dr Nolan’s passing. Dr Nolan died quietly on Saturday night at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Dr Nolan had served as President and CEO of the Radiation Safety...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jan 15, 2016 | News and Events
Radon testing season is in full swing. Health Canada recommends long-term testing (90-days) in the fall-winter months of the year. If you have not tested your workplace or home for radon there is still time to order your test. Testing is as easy as 1-2-3. To help...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jul 9, 2015 | Blog, Radiation Safety Posts
We Need to Think More About Low-level Radiation By Laura Boksman, RSIC Chief Scientist First published in The Province on July 6, 2015, online edition Radiation is all around us. It occurs naturally in our environment, coming to us from the sun, from the soil and...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jun 5, 2015 | News and Events
Radiation safety awareness is not just for patients, but for the physicians and clinical teams treating patients as well. Radiation exposure has a cumulative effect over the course of a physician’s career. In cardiac catheterization labs, interventional...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 28, 2015 | News and Events
We Don’t go to Work to Die By Natalia Mozayani, RSIC Executive Director First published in The Chronicle Herald, on April 29, 2015, online edition. Nobody should go to work to die. Whether it is the day shift, night shift or a “9-to-5” office job, when we leave...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 20, 2015 | News and Events
Partners in Prevention 2015 Conference and Trade Show will take place on April 28-29 at the International Center in Mississauga, Ontario. We are happy to be a part of this very important Health and Safety Event. The Institute invites all its friends, clients,...
