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.
In her inaugural message, interim chief editor Tanya Vlaskalin introduces herself to Bulletin readers, thanks outgoing chief editor Dave Niven, for the incredible job he has done over the past seven years, and introduces the theme for this annual conference issue: “Forging a Connection.”
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.
Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus, because of its geographical proximity, is uniquely positioned to train employees for Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Chalk River Labs.
Canadian Light Source Education Programs lead Tracy Walker talks about how her team provides professional development for educators to help bridge the gap between science and science education through experiential learning.
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) held a four-day workshop for Indigenous Girls from Saskatchewan. Called, “Osk âyak ê wîcihisocik—Young people helping themselves,” the event blended science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities with Indigenous teachings.
Each year, CRPA accepts nominations for the CRPA awards. Winners are announced at the annual CRPA conference. In this issue of the Bulletin, we introduce you to this year’s winners.
The most recent conference, Bringing Radiation Protection Industries Together, was held in Edmonton, AB, on June 3 to 7, 2024. Following are some photos of the conference.
In this issue, we feature a profile of the National Calibration Reference Center (NCRC) for Bioassay and In Vivo Monitoring. Established in 1982 within Health Canada’s Radiation Protection Bureau, it improves workplace safety through testing that measures workers’ internal exposures to radiation.
In this instalment of the Health Physics (HP) Corner, Jeff explores dead time—the period after the recording of a particle or pulse when a detector is unable to record another.
In his last CRPA editorial, Dave Niven explains his reasons for leaving, thanks the many people who have supported him over the years, and wishes his successor well.
