The most recent meeting of the Federal Provincial Territorial Radiation Protection Committee took place in October 2024. Learn more about the topics covered and presentations from federal members.
A new group called the Ontario Universities Radiation Safety Officers (OURSO) was formed by RSOs who recognized that they were experiencing similar challenges and would benefit from pooling their knowledge and experience. Their mandate is to reduce the risk of university research involving radiation and to engage with regulators.
The one-year Radiation Safety Program offered at Loyalist College offers hands-on, industry-focused learning to meet this rising need for radiation safety professionals. Faculty are industry experts involved in various aspects of the nuclear sector.
The Government of Canada’s decision to harmonize their radon exposure limit with Health Canada’s guidelines was welcome news in the radon industry. The Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists is now encouraging provinces to address radon in workplaces.
Jon Aro provides an overview of a licensee’s requirements when a third-party individual is servicing their Class II Prescribed Equipment.
In honour of CRPA’s 45th anniversary, we are reprinting this article about CRPA’s first honorary lifetime member. Richard Osborne was CRPA’s founder and first president.
The University Health Network’s Medical Emergency Radiation Incident Team (MERIT) provides 24-hour emergency service for radioactively contaminated and/or irradiated casualties. A simulated radiological accident scenario was conducted in October 2023 to test MERIT’s response capabilities.
