Radiation Safety Institute of Canada
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A recent study shows that 1 in 7 Hamilton homes is likely to have elevated radon gas levels. The only known consequence of excessive exposure to radon is the increased probability of developing lung cancer. Lung health has never been as important as it is today, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please test your home for radon and stay safe! https://www.cbc.ca///hamilton/hamilton-radon-gas-1.5803399

November is Take Action on Radon month https://takeactiononradon.ca/

Luckily this does not happen too often, but just in case you come across a crime scene contaminated with radioactive material - this is the way to handle it.

What do dance and radiation safety have in common? More than you think! Anastasiya Zhuravska Salem Dance Companyis leading our daily 30 min health break for web-based courses. Earn your RSO and XSO certificate online and learn a couple of dance steps while at it. Health break participation is 100% optional and does not count towards your certificate score BUT we hope you take it and enjoy it!

Nuclear medicine and imaging procedures with medical isotopes save lives. Radiation is not a word to be afraid of. Used properly, it adds to the quality of life for all of of us. If you have questions about radiation safety in any form , please reach out to us. We are here to help!

We all want to be safe. But before spending money on a new device promising health benefits, lets review some facts. 5G is the next step in telecommunications. This will continue sparking debate and fears. And fears are often exploited. Take a read and, at the very least, save some money. https://www.forbes.com//350-5g-bioshield-radiation-pr/amp/

What do dance and radiation safety have in common? More than you think! Anastasiya Zhuravska Salem Dance Companyis leading our daily 30 min health break for web-based courses. Earn your RSO and XSO certificate online and learn a couple of dance steps while at it. Health break participation is 100% optional and does not count towards your certificate score BUT we hope you take it and enjoy it!

From RSIC family to yours: we are honored to be able to help Canadians struggling with food security during these difficult times. We are not a big organization and we do not boast big budgets, but we are proud to do what we can to help. Stay safe and healthy. The RSIC Board of Directors and Staff. https://radiationsafety.ca/13762-2/... #COVID-19, #Pandemic, #COVIDresponse, #foodbankscanada, #covidupdate, #covidnews, #openingtheeconomy

Dear Friends, Let us share some non-COVID-19 related news. During these difficult times we continue to work and support our clients. Please stay safe and take care of each other. We are stronger together!

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We are working to make all our training available online. The RSO-2 course, scheduled for the end of April, will proceed as planned. This is what RSIC brainstorming session looks likes in COVID-19 times. Stay tuned for our updates and, most importantly, stay safe! #COVID-19 #workingremotely #strongertogether

Dear Friends, Let us share some non-COVID-19 related news. During these difficult times we continue to work and support our clients. Please stay safe and take care of each other. We are stronger together!

Following the Pickering Nuclear Facility Emergency Alert sent in error this Sunday, our Scientist, Tara Hargreaves, was asked to explain how iodine pills work. Take a listen and catch us in the afternoon segment on Global News. Reach out to us if you have any questions. Our Information Service in Radiation Safety is open to any inquiries.

Radiation is key to modern health care. From cancer diagnosis to treatment,the use of radiation is saving lives everyday. Let's remember that observing radiation protection principles is important for the safety of medical professionals and their patients. To learn more join our Radiation Safety Officer Courses. We are here to share 40 years of radiation protection expertise with you. www.radiationsafety.ca Thank you International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for a wonderful video material. #radiationsafety #radiationprotection #radiation #cancer #radiopharmaceuticals #CT #MRI #PET #radiationtreatment #radiationsafetyofficer #RSO

Here is an interview with our own Tara Hargreaves, on Global News. Tara is answering questions about iodine pills, in the best Institute's tradition of "Good science in plain language". For any radiation safety related questions reach out to our experts by phone 1800 263 5803 or check our website www.radiaitonsafety.ca. We are here to help.

Following the Pickering Nuclear Facility Emergency Alert sent in error this Sunday, our Scientist, Tara Hargreaves, was asked to explain how iodine pills work. Take a listen and catch us in the afternoon segment on Global News. Reach out to us if you have any questions. Our Information Service in Radiation Safety is open to any inquiries.

Tara Hargeaves, RSIC Staff Scientist and Training Manager preparing to give an interview to Global News on the use of iodine pills in a radioactive iodine release scenario. Watch us on 5.30 news.