The IRPA International Congress is a well-recognized flagship of IRPA’s program. It provides opportunities for radiation protection professionals to meet, exchange experiences, and share good practice.
I hope you’re all safe and healthy—both physically and mentally. It’s been my pleasure to be your first distanced president.
It’s been over a year since the pandemic was declared and, as we’re all well aware, many things have changed as a result. This is the third editorial I’ve written in which I’ve referenced the pandemic and, I have to admit, I’m having second thoughts about bringing it up again when we’re all suffering pandemic fatigue.
The 34th AARST International Radon Symposium and Trade Show, held November 9 to 13, 2020, was completely virtual.
The entire world had to reinvent the way they work in response to the global pandemic, and the UNSCEAR Scientific Committee was no different.
With deepest regret, we note the passing of Dr. Norman E. Gentner on January 14, 2021, in Renfrew, Ontario.
In this article, we’ll explore the communication process and your role in that process as a writer.
Despite the pandemic, the CRPA board of directors continued their work. Phrases like “virtual professional development courses” and “You’re on mute” have now become part of CRPA’s lexicon.
What a year this past year has been! Our first holiday season during the pandemic provided a bit more time than usual for quiet reflection due to the limitations on gatherings.
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and is estimated to cause the deaths of over 3,000 Canadians each year.
Radiation protection specialists are used to thinking of radiation in terms of dose. Radon, on the other hand, is normally referred to in terms of its concentration in air, or in terms of its contribution to overall annual dose as part of natural background radiation.
