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by Radiation Safety Institute | Aug 13, 2018 | Blog
What is a Suntan? Pale skin was once considered a sign of prestige and beauty. In the early 20th century doctors began prescribing sun tanning to treat various ailments, including tuberculosis. Many still view sun-kissed skin as a sign of health and yet we slather our...
by Radiation Safety Institute | May 22, 2018 | News and Events
March 15, 2018, Forms 1 and 2 of the Regulation are revoked! According to ONTARIO REGULATION 106/18* (X-ray Safety), Forms 1 and 2 are revoked from the regulation and new forms are now available for the Registration of Employers in Possession of an X-ray Source...
by Radiation Safety Institute | May 9, 2018 | News and Events
Historically, radon exposure has been the most harmful form of workplace radiation exposure in Canada! ā 1980:Ā The Radiation Safety Institute was founded in response to a human disaster in the Elliot Lake uranium mines in Northern Ontario. For years, miners had...
by Steve Horvath | Apr 27, 2018 | Blog
#DayofMourning April 28th is an important date in Canadian history! It was that day in 1914 that Ontario proclaimed the first Workersā Compensation Act. It is also the date in 1981 that the Canadian Labour Congress first declared as the National Day of...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 25, 2018 | News and Events
Image: Canadian Light Source Website There is still a number of seats available. This is the 3th time that we are offering our highly acclaimedĀ Radiation Safety Officer RefresherĀ CourseĀ CertificateĀ at an exciting location – the Canadian Light Source in...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Meet Brian Bjorndal, Manager of the RSIC National Laboratories, at Booth#10 to Talk AboutĀ Our Certified Radon Chamber*Ā Ā CARST’s 7th Annual Radon Conference Brian Bjorndal, Manager of our National Laboratories is going to be at the CARST 7th Annual Conference,...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Mar 15, 2018 | News and Events
Download the Free Pass and Bring it to the Show Partners in Prevention 2018: Over 100,000 square feet with over 400 exhibit booths featuring new and innovative health and safety products and services. Your Partners in Prevention 2018 pass includes FREE access...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Feb 22, 2018 | News and Events
Radiation Safety Institute of Canada Signs on with Sun Nuclear to Streamline In-Country CRM Calibration Services Sun Nuclear Corporation, a leading provider of Continuous Radon Monitors (CRMs) for commercial and residential purposes, announced an agreement with...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog
Tis the season of gift giving and what can be a better gift than jewellery? The deeper the colour and shinier the bauble, the better, right? Is there anything more stunning than a beautiful blue topaz, a rich yellow diamond, or a deep black pearl? Did you know that...
by Radiation Safety Institute | May 2, 2017 | News and Events
Ā One of the biggest Canadian Health and Safety events, Partners in Prevention Conference and Trade Show, organized by one of our partners Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS), has opened its doors this morning May 2nd 2017 in Mississauga.Ā The Radiation...
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.Ā 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.Ā Ā Ā 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). ThisĀ 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 |Ā 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 3rdĀ Annual Breakfast Meeting with its Health and Safety Partners. The meeting is organized to bring together national and provincialĀ Health and Safety Organizations: Ontario Ministry...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Aug 22, 2016 | News and Events
Tim Armstrong, Chair of theĀ Board of Directors ofĀ the RadiationĀ SafetyĀ Institute of Canada,Ā isĀ pleased to announce the upcoming Toronto eventĀ marking theĀ 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 opportunityĀ 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 Queenās 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...
