Radiation and your health
Information on radiation, its uses, health effects and safety standards.
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About radiation
Information on different types and sources of radiation and their health effects, including ultraviolet and ionizing.
Environmental radiation
Get facts on the different kinds of radiation in the environment and their sources.
Occupational radiation
Learn the ways Canadians can be exposed to radiation in the workplace. Also find out how exposure is monitored.
Ultraviolet radiation
Know the different sources of ultraviolet radiation and the related risks and benefits to your health.
Noise and your health
Explore how noise is a form of radiation. Learn about sources, health effects and ways to protect yourself from exposure.
Radon
Information on radon, its potential health risks and how to test for it in your home.
Radiation-emitting devices and products
Learn about the safe use of common products and devices that give off radiation. Also find out how radiation is used to diagnose and treat illness.
National dosimetry services
Access services to monitor your workplace radiation exposure.
Radiation measurement services
Learn about programs to measure radiation in Canada. Find out how they protect Canadians.
Radiation safety data sheets
Know the substances that give off radiation, their exposure limits, detection methods and risk prevention measures.
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Radiation safety codes
Access safety codes for different radiation-emitting devices and equipment in Canada.
Food irradiation
Understand food irradiation and why it is used to make food safer. Also learn how you can tell if food has been irradiated.
Contributors
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
- Department of Justice Canada
- Employment and Social Development Canada
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Global Affairs Canada
- Health Canada
- National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces
- Public Safety Canada
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Transport Canada
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Features
Radiation quiz: Is it ionizing or not?
Understand ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Also test your knowledge of radiation emitted by common devices.
Hazard check virtual tour
Explore your home to identify health and safety hazards and find out how to correct them.
Wi-Fi in schools
Get information on Wi-Fi use in schools, Wi-Fi research and Canada's safety guidelines.
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