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National Calibration Reference Centre for Bioassay and In Vivo Monitoring On this page About Programs and services Research in bioassay and in vivo measurement Contact us About The National Calibration Reference Centre for Bioassay and In Vivo Monitoring was established in 1982…

Medical radiation Information on the benefits and risks of using radiation to diagnose and treat illness, such as ultrasound, medical and dental X-rays, mammography and medical isotopes. Services and information Ultrasounds Diagnostic ultrasound, 3D ultrasound, fetal ultrasound,…

Radiological and nuclear emergencies In Canada, every level of government has responsibility in the event of a nuclear or radiological emergency. Response begins at the local or municipal level, and progresses to the provincial and federal levels, depending upon the location,…

Occupational radiation exposure Learn how Health Canada protects you against unsafe levels of radiation given off from some devices. Services and information About occupational exposure to radiation Health risks, background, minimizing risk, exposure pathways National Dose…

Radiation emitting devices Information on radiation emitting devices, legislation and safety codes. Services and information Radiation Emitting Devices Act and Regulations What the Act and Regulations cover, general requirements and exceptions, and other applicable Acts.…

Understanding radiation Radiation is energy that comes from a source and travels through material or space. Every day, Canadians come in contact with radiation in both their living and work environments. Services and information About radiation Sources of radiation, ionizing…

Radiation safety codes On this page Overview Safety codes Overview Safety codes are a series of documents prepared by Health Canada that provide radiation protection information. They help promote consistent radiation protection practices to support the safe installation and use…

About radiation Radiation is energy that comes from a source and travels through space as waves or particles. There are different types of radiation, each with their own characteristics or properties. On this page Electromagnetic radiation Non-ionizing radiation Sources of…

Testing your home for radon Questions? Contact us at 1-833-723-6600. There are two options for testing a house for radon: Purchase a do-it-yourself radon test kit Hire a radon measurement professional It is important that you conduct a long-term test for a minimum of 3 months .…

Occupational Health In Canada, every workplace is regulated by either the Federal or Provincial government, and is required by law to meet applicable occupational health legislation. The list below presents key relevant occupational health regulations, by jurisdiction, as well as…