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Introduction to radiation

WebThe CNSC continues to explain radiation in simpler terms. The Radiation and Health video takes you beyond the tiny world of the atom to explore sources of radiation, …

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Health Effects of the Chernobyl Accident

WebThe UNSCEAR 2008 report on Chernobyl confirmed that, while new research data has become available, the major conclusions about the 1986 Chernobyl accident's …

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Types and sources of radiation

WebTypes and sources of radiation. Radiation occurs when energy is emitted by a source, then travels through a medium, such as air, until it is absorbed by matter. Radiation can be …

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Natural background radiation

WebRegions at higher altitudes receive more cosmic radiation. According to a study by Health Canada, the annual effective dose of radiation from cosmic rays in Vancouver, British …

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Emergency management and nuclear security

WebIn October 2015, a team of ten experts from nine nations and the IAEA completed an International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission to review national …

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Naturally occurring radioactive material

WebWhere can NORM be found? NORM is often found in its natural state in rocks or sand. It can also be associated with oil and gas production residue (such as mineral scale in pipes, …

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Uranium, radon and worker health

WebUranium, radon and worker health. Canadian Uranium Workers Study (PDF, 7.82 MB) Uranium. Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive material found in all soil and rock.

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Radiation protection

WebRadiation protection. Radiation protection is the science and practice of protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. The CNSC’s radiation …

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Linear-Non-Threshold Model

WebLinear-Non-Threshold Model April 2013. Fact Sheet: Linear-Non-Threshold Model (PDF). The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regulates the use of nuclear energy …

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Potassium iodide (KI) pills

WebPotassium iodide tablets Quick facts. Potassium iodide (KI) is a salt of non-radioactive iodine. KI only protects the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine; it is not effective against …

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Facts about tritium

WebFacts about tritium What is tritium? Tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. It has the same number of protons and electrons as hydrogen but has 2 neutrons, whereas regular …

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Dosimetry Service Providers

WebLicensed dosimetry services. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) licenses dosimetry services under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.Licence requirements are …

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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

WebCanadian Nuclear Safety Commission. We regulate the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment.

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About small modular reactors

WebWhat is a small modular reactor? Transcript. What is a small modular reactor? Small modular reactors, or SMRs, use fission to create heat that generates energy like …

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Independent Environmental Monitoring Program: Port Hope Area …

Web1 The < symbol indicates that a result is below the provided laboratory analytical detection limit.. 2 For water samples, the results for non-radiological parameters are compared to …

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