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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,...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 20, 2015 | News and Events
At the outset, 2012 was promising to be a good year. My six years as Chair of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board was coming to an end and before taking on any other assignments I was planning on taking a break, slowing down, maybe play some golf and spend time...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 15, 2015 | News and Events
On April 15, 2015 Ontario accepted the Final Report of the Mining Health, Safety and Prevention Advisory Group. The Advisory group started work in January of 2014. Each of its six working groups (comprised of worker, employer, industry, labour and government...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Mar 11, 2015 | News and Events
On April 8, 2015, the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada will host its 2nd Annual Breakfast Meeting with its Health and Safety Partners. The meeting is organized to bring together national and provincial Health and Safety organizations: the Ontario Ministry of...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jan 27, 2015 | Blog
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by Radiation Safety Institute | Nov 6, 2014 | News and Events, Uncategorized
Order Your Radon Test November is Radon Action Month. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. It is easy to measure and easy to fix your home if the level is over the Canadian Guideline. Now is the time for Canadians to purchase radon detector kits...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Sep 8, 2014 | News and Events, Uncategorized
RSIC is proud to announce the launch of the Regulatory Search Tool. It is a free Tool, designed to guide you to the regulations governing the use of radiation sources that most directly apply to your specific situation or area of interest. Simply select the criterion...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Apr 17, 2014 | News and Events
April 18th, 2014 marks the 40th anniversary of the wildcat strike organized by the United Steelworkers Union (“USW”) in Elliott Lake, Ontario in response to the dangerous working conditions in the region’s uranium mines. This historic and symbolic event occurred after...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Mar 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
In collaboration with Center for Labour Management Relations of the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University and with the support of the Ontario Lung Association. Please click here to see the Speakers’ Presentations Did you know?...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Mar 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
As an active member of the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, the Institute supports the Association’s goals of: Promoting public awareness of radon measurement, radon mitigation and new construction radon reduction techniques. Ensuring...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Mar 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
We are proud to share that the Institute will be represented by Jason Sadowski, Manager of the National Laboratories, at the 2014 School of Radiation Technology (RT). Mr Sadowski, has been selected by the World Nuclear University (WNU) to participate in the 2014...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Mar 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
In collaboration with Center for Labour Management Relations of the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University and with the support of the Ontario Lung Association. Did you know? Radioactive radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Dec 12, 2013 | News and Events
Today, 12/12/2013, the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada (RSIC) and representatives from the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA), Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA), Workplace Safety and Prevention...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Nov 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
On December 12, 2013 Hon. Steven W Mahoney, President and CEO of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, will host a breakfast meeting with the provincial Health and Safety Partners. The meeting will bring together Ontario Health and Safety Associations:...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Nov 12, 2013 | News and Events
Toronto, November 12, 2013. Canada’s first National Radon Action Month is taking place this November. Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and Canadians are urged to take action to protect their health and the health of their families....
