News and Events
There is a lot of information on the web about radiation and radiation safety.
It can be difficult to know what to believe and which sources to trust.
We periodically post here news and events items, reports and research of note that our scientists believe to be credible and scientifically accurate.
NEWS
January 27, 2012
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Fukushima Daiichi Status Report Just Released
The latest report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the status of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is now on accessible line.
September 8, 2011
WiFi and Cell Phone Use Debate
A September 8, 2011 CNW Newswire article reported the decision by the Pretty River Academy in Collingwood, Ontario to remove its WiFi service and replace it with a hard wired internet system “to protect children’s health”. Shortly thereafter, it was reported that another school had followed suit. The question is: Is WiFi a health concern? WiFi signals, or electro magnetic fields, are similar to those emitted by cell phones, about which there has been a plethora of conflicting opinions proffered on both sides of the question.
While the electro magnetic fields from WiFi are similar in nature to those from cell phones, the power level is lower. For the full story on this subject, see Information on EMF here on our website.
Events
December 16, 2011
“Radiation Safety in The Workplace” Podcast, Part II
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), in collaboration with the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, has just released Part II of a special two-part mini-series Podcast on radiation in the workplace. In this episode, our Radiation Scientist Claire Cohalan, focuses on safety and how workers can protect themselves from radiation in the workplace.
In English, visit www.ccohs.ca/products/podcasts/.
Le balado est aussi disponible en français, à www.cchst.ca/products/podcasts/.
November 15, 2011
“Radiation in The Workplace” Podcast, Part I
Join CCOHS and Claire Cohalan, Radiation Scientist at the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, in this special two-part mini-series on Radiation Safety Part 1.This episode focuses on radiation basics such as what is radiation, where it can be found and what are the potential health effects to workers? For the Podcast in French click here Les rayonnements en milieu de travail : notions élémentaires.
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IAEA Mission to Assess Nuclear Safety in Japan
A January 17, 2012 report on the IAEA Web site states that an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International Complementary Safety Assessment Review Mission will conduct a visit to Japan next week to assist the nation’s development of a comprehensive assessment of the safety of existing nuclear power plants.
Arranged at the request of the Japanese government, the 10-member team will consist of IAEA nuclear experts and international specialists who will hold meetings with Japanese officials in Tokyo and conduct a site visit to the Ohi Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui Prefecture.
Fukushima Nuclear Site Finally Stabilized
A December 16, 2011 report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has welcomed the announcement by Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of the “cold shutdown condition” of the Fukushima nuclear site. According to Prime Minister Noda, the site is in a “stable state”, and the release of radioactive materials is “under control”.
Radiation Safety in The Workplace Podcast, Part II
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), in collaboration with the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, has just released Part II of a special two-part mini-series Podcast on radiation in the workplace. In this episode, our Radiation Scientist Claire Cohalan, focuses on safety and how workers can protect themselves from radiation in the workplace.
Listen, in English, and in French.
Free Online Course on Radiation Safety!
Visit our new Online Learning Course, under the “Your Resources” tab, to take a short, free online course about radiation and radiation safety. The course was designed to educate both workers and members of the public about the nature of radiation and radioactivity. We hope you like it and that you’ll give us your feedback!
Radiation Safety in The Workplace Podcast, Part 1
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), in collaboration with the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, has just released Part I of a special two-part mini-series Podcast on radiation in the workplace. In this episode, our Radiation Scientist Claire Cohalan, answers questions on the nature of radiation, where can it be found, and what the potential health effects to workers are. Listen, in English, and in French. Stay tuned! The second part of this podcast will be released next month!
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