Lunch, Learn, and Dance Wellness Webinars
Taking a whole-body view to wellness, we have developed a series of webinars which are being presented from February until June, 2021. Each webinar will include a half-hour long information session in a topic pertaining to radiation safety and a half-hour dance session to get you moving. Each will begin at 12:00 PM Eastern with our Liaison Scientist, Lynn MacDonald, and feature one of the dance studios in the Greater Toronto Area beginning at 12:30. Join us at noon or at 12:30, as often as you like throughout the winter and spring. To register for the webinars, please click on the links in the table below. Once the webinar has been presented, a link to the video, slide deck, and Q&A will be available in the table replacing the registration link.
| Date | Topic | Description | Registration Link/Link to Video & Notes |
| Feb 4 | Understanding Radiation | In our first webinar, we give an overview of matters concerning radiation and radiation safety for workers and other members of the public. | Video: https://youtu.be/O592tGWXt98 PDF Slides: Understanding Radiation Q&A: Understanding Radiation Q&A |
| Feb 11 | Radiation Awareness for Health Care Workers | In this session, we introduce some fundamental concepts of radiation safety as it applies to a health care setting. | Video: https://youtu.be/6gIAna5wpmI PDF Slides: Radiation Awareness for Health Care Workers |
| Feb 18 | Uses of Radiation | Radiation is used in many different ways. Discover where you might encounter radiation in the workplace and the community based on industry and type of radiation. | Video: https://youtu.be/tUPgaHlMMgU PDF Slides: Uses of Radiation |
| Feb 25 | Health Effects of Exposure to Radiation | What are the health effects of being exposed to radiation, and how is this determined? Join this webinar to find out. | Video: https://youtu.be/qI6qGF9eapE PDF Slides: Health Effects of Exposure to Radiation Q&A: Health Effects of Exposure to Radiation Q&A |
| Mar 4 | Radiation Safety in the Operating Room | This webinar provides an overview of sources of radiation, health effects of radiation, radiation protection principles, radiation safety, and dosimetry as it applies to the operating room setting. | Video: https://youtu.be/QWUJ7BR6Up4 PDF Slides: Radiation Safety in the Operating Room Q&A: Operating Room Q&A |
| Mar 11 | PPE and Dosimetry | Learn how PPE and dosimetry are used to protect workers from exposure to radiation in the workplace. | Video: https://youtu.be/r4FxgMe9tbg PDF Slides: PPE and Dosimetry |
| Mar 18 | Mathematics Review | Brush up on the mathematics skills related to half-lives, shielding, and cancer risk. Topics include exponents, logarithmic functions, and probability. | Video: https://youtu.be/OKwkq2TEHOE PDF Slides: Mathematics Review |
| Apr 1 | Regulatory Bodies and International Agencies | Who ensures that radioactive sources and x-ray machines are used safely in the workplace? This webinar will cover agencies in Canada and around the world responsible for radiation safety, their particular responsibilities, and the resources they provide. | Video: https://youtu.be/v4j3zQq9nTQ PDF Slides: Regulatory Bodies and International Agencies |
| Apr 8 | EMF & Wifi | Learn about EMF and Wifi: what they are, sources, health effects, and exposure guidelines. | Video: https://youtu.be/ZIXPObLn59I PDF Slides: EMF and WiFi Q&A: EMF and WiFi Q&A |
| Apr 22 | Radon | We are all exposed to radiation daily. Radon is an odourless, colourless, radioactive gas which can build up inside buildings. Learn what it is, how it is detected, and how to mitigate for it. | https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uJIsOMrPSqeDbfK6zMY4EQ |
| May 6 | Laser Safety | The webinar will explain how light and lasers work, the health hazards associated with using lasers, and the principles of laser safety. | https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tOzfIGyDSKCVP7Xo-02Kmg |
| May 13 | Radiation Safety Issues in PET/CT | This webinar will give an overview of PET vs. conventional nuclear medicine, reducing staff dose, and reducing dose to patients. | https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-JpRtBisSQif9SLIQF_7Jg |
| May 27 | NORM Awareness | Learn about naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) and the Canadian NORM guidelines. | https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yAfanT4YTESx3PmHuBM35g |
| Jun 10 | Mining – All About Airborne Hazards | This webinar covers aspects of radon, diesel, and silica awareness for workers in the mining industry. | https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0GbSQ_bqRIG5959qsIdAag |
| Jun 17 | Ultraviolet | This session will explain what ultraviolet light is, what it can be used for, and health concerns due to exposure to UV light. | https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6cLz9N0EQLis8e6oTOH1Cw |
 | During the months of March and April, our dance partner is Araguacu Latin Dance Company. Araguacu is a professional dance company that was founded in 2013, in Toronto, Canada, by Directors Geo and Kim. It is a fusion of diverse cultures and talents that aims to stay true to the origins of dance, while fusing it with their own unique style of expression. We look forward to working with their dance instructors. |
Find the recordings of past webinars here:
| Date | Description |
| May 26, 2017 | Foundations of an X-Ray Safety Program for Industrial X-Ray Users |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Introduction to Radon for High Water Use Facilities |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Safety in Fluoroscopy for Staff and Patients |
| Jul 13, 2017 | Radiation Safety in the Workplace |
| Aug 9, 2017 | Foundation of a Radiation Safety Program (Nuclear) |
