Radiation and your health
Information on radiation, its uses, health effects and safety standards.
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Understanding radiation
About radiation, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, health effects of radiation, exposure to radiation, radiation measurement.
Radon
About radon, health effects of radon, reducing radon levels in your home, testing for radon in your home.
Radiation emitting devices
Information on radiation emitting devices, legislation and safety codes.
Occupational radiation exposure
About occupational exposure to radiation, radiation safety codes, radiation guidelines.
National Dosimetry Services (NDS)
Access services to monitor your workplace radiation exposure.
National Dose Registry (NDR)
About National Dose Registry, request dose history summary, annual reports on occupational radiation exposure.
Radiological and nuclear emergencies
About radiological and nuclear emergencies, previous nuclear incidents and accidents, how Canada prepares for nuclear emergencies.
Types and sources of radiation
Information on types of radiation surrounding us: EMFs, UV, radiofrequency fields, X-rays, air travel, environmental, etc.
Everyday things that emit radiation
We use and are surrounded by products and devices that give off radiation. How to use them and protect your health.
Medical radiation
Ultrasound, medical X-rays, mammography, medical isotopes.
Food irradiation
About food irradiation, why irradiate food, what irradiated food is sold in Canada.
National Calibration Reference Centre for Bioassay and In Vivo Monitoring
About the centre, programs and services, research and contact information.
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- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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- National Research Council Canada
- Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Employment and Social Development Canada
- National Defence
- Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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- Consultation on regulations amending the Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (laser products)
- Consultation on potential amendments to the Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations (Laser Devices)
- Consultation on proposed revisions: Radiation Protection in Dentistry – Recommended safety procedures for the use of dental X-ray equipment (Safety Code 30)
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