The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada has an accomplished professional scientific staff with post-graduate degrees in the physical sciences:
Brent Preston (B.Sc., Physics, Winnipeg; M.Sc., Physics, Guelph) is a Scientist and Manager of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada’s National Laboratories in Saskatoon. Mr. Preston provides scientific and managerial oversight for radiation protection, radiation measurement, and radon dosimetry systems at the National Laboratories. He is a member of the Health Physics Society and the Canadian Radiation Protection Association. Mr. Preston is certified by the National Radon Proficiency Program of the National Environmental Health Association.
Tara Hargreaves (B.Sc., Physics and Mathematics, Guelph; M.Sc., Astronomy, McMaster) is Staff Scientist and Coordinator of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada’s Training Program. In addition to her teaching and course development activities, she has conducted EMF (electromagnetic field) surveys for clients ranging from small businesses to nuclear power plants. Ms. Hargreaves is a member of the Canadian Radiation Protection Association and the Health Physics Society, and has completed training in Quality Control Testing at the Michener Institute.
Alex Wolf (B.MRSc., Radiation Therapy, McMaster; M.Sc., Radiation Biology, McMaster)
is a Radiation Scientist with expertise in medical and environmental radiation. Alex participates in the teaching, development, and coordination of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada’s radiation safety training courses, and provides professional consultations and responses to public enquiries related to radiation safety. Alex is a Registered Radiation Therapist, accredited by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists, a member of the Canadian Radiation Protection Association, and is currently completing his MBA at the Schulich School of Business.
Claire Cohalan (B.Sc., Astronomy, St Mary’s; M.Sc., Medical Physics, McGill) is a radiation scientist with expertise in the use of radiation in medical procedures. She participates in the teaching and development of the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada’s radiation safety training courses, answers questions from radiation professionals and the general public about the effects of various types of radiation, and participates in the development of radiation safety manuals and license applications for various industries and institutions. Ms. Cohalan is also developing online courses for the Institute.
Jason Sadowski (BSc and MSc in Physics and Engineering Physics, University of Saskatchewan) is a scientist participating in various scientific activities at National Laboratories including radiation protection, radiation measurement and the Personal Alpha Dosimetry service.
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.
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”.
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.
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!
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!