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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....
by Radiation Safety Institute | Sep 18, 2013 | News and Events
On September 12, 2013, representatives of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada (“RSIC”) together with the Ontario Lung Association, were at Queen’s Park to observe debate on Bill 96, Radon Awareness and Prevention Act, 2013. The bill was tabled...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Sep 6, 2013 | News and Events
Our 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament supporting the Canadian Cancer Society is less than a week away! It is to be held Wednesday, September 11 at the Lionhead Golf and Country Club. We would like to thank our dozens of hole sponsors in addition to our major sponsors...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Aug 7, 2013 | News and Events
Ionizing radiation has enough energy to remove electrons from their associated atoms or molecules. As a result, exposure to ionizing radiation (which includes x-rays, gamma rays, alpha and beta particles) can increase a person‘s risk to developing cancer. But ionizing...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jul 3, 2013 | News and Events
A particle accelerator is a piece of equipment that increases the speed of subatomic particles and emits them in a focused beam. Linacs, electron beam welders, and x-ray tubes are examples of particle accelerators. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jun 10, 2013 | News and Events
Message from Hon Steven W Mahoney, President and CEO of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada Dear Friends and Colleagues, Brett Wilson of Dragons Den fame, calls himself a “Graduate” of the fight with cancer, not just a “Survivor”. Either way it is an apt...
by Radiation Safety Institute | May 16, 2013 | News and Events
Industrial radiographers use nuclear tools to create images of materials, typically for the purposes of inspection. It is a form of non-destructive testing. Workers must be certified, or be a trainee under constant supervision of a certified operator, in order to use...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Mar 27, 2013 | News and Events
Partners in Prevention 2013 Trade Show and Conference will take place on April 30 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, graduates...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Feb 12, 2013 | News and Events
Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist Maternity Leave (starting May 2013) Temporary Full-time Your current, valid certificate of registration with the CMRTO is complemented by minimum 2 years full-time Nuclear Medicine experience, and successful completion of the RSO...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Nov 7, 2012 | News and Events
It is a normal reaction to try and avoid danger when we see it. When faced with a hazardous object it is reasonable to stay away from it or, if possible, to remove it. When we smell smoke, we know to check for a fire and call for help. But what if the threat is not so...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Sep 7, 2012 | News and Events
Tim Armstrong, Chair of the Board of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Hon. Steven Mahoney, P.C., as President and CEO of the Institute. He succeeds Dr. Fergal Nolan, who recently retired after having successfully...
