Studies, Evaluations and Reviews
The Radiation Safety Institute is there to assist your organization or community to evaluate, understand and resolve concerns about radiation hazards. Over the years, the Institute has acted as an expert, independent source of high quality scientific and technical studies, independent reviews and evaluations of radiation safety issues.
These studies adhere strictly to our principle of “Good Science in Plain Language®” - ensuring that your employees, patients, residents or stakeholders understand the findings.
With our down-to-earth approach to radiation concerns and our practical recommendations for action, our studies have led directly to the successful resolution of a number of major radiation issues for both public and private sector clients.
Contact us today to discuss the issue you’re facing.
Airport screening and backscatter x-ray scanners – should you be concerned?
There has been a lot of news in recent days about the new security measures in airports following the incident onboard Northwest Airlines flight 253. This has led to concerns in the public about potential health effects, but is there any reason to be concerned about radiation exposure?
Protecting your family from radon gas
As Canadians, we all want the cleanest, safest, most secure home environment to live in and raise our families. One way to do this is to monitor our homes for the quality of the air we breathe. Radon gas is not something we hear about every day in Canada however, radon exposure is a leading cause of lung cancer – second only to smoking.
Ontario Lung Association warns of radon risks
As winter weather approaches and we move activities indoors, it’s a good time to think about the quality of the air in our homes. Radon is a colourless, odourless gas that is produced from the natural breakdown of uranium in rocks and soil.
Radiation Safety Institute Promotes Radon Awareness at Fall Home Show
For most of the homeowners and would-be do-it-yourself-ers attending the 2009 Fall Home Show in Toronto, the issue of radon in the home came as something of a revelation.
WHO slashes radon limit in homes, cites lung cancer risks
The World Health Organization (WHO) has drastically cut the maximum amount of radon, a naturally occurring gas, that should be permitted in homes because of strong evidence it causes lung cancer.
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