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...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Aug 24, 2012 | News and Events
Health Canada scientists have found that many more homes than expected from previous surveys have radon levels above Canadian public health guidelines. This conclusion was reached on the basis of radon tests conducted in some 14,000 homes and buildings across Canada....
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jul 30, 2012 | News and Events
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has issued its STATUS REPORT to the public on the current status of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, including information on environmental radiation monitoring, the status of workers, and current conditions...
by Radiation Safety Institute | Jul 12, 2012 | News and Events
Dr. Fergal Nolan, President and CEO of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, has been awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal by His Excellency, the Rt. Hon. David Johnson, Governor General of Canada. The award recognizes Dr Nolan’s exceptional...
