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The International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale INES Much attention has been paid to the communication of nuclear and radiological events since the Chernobyl accident. INES, the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale, has contri...https://stuk.fi/en/the-international-nuclear-and-radiological-event-scale-ines
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Industrial practices involving exposure to natural radiation - NORM In this context, naturally occurring radioactive material refers to uranium and thorium with their decay products as well as potassium-40. Other radioactive substances are also pr...https://stuk.fi/en/industrial-practices-involving-exposure-to-natural-radiation-norm
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Authorities cooperate in the event of a radiation hazard situation In the event of a radiation hazard situation, the authorities cooperate to protect people and the environment. The aim is to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of radiation. Ac...https://stuk.fi/en/authorities-cooperate-in-the-event-of-a-radiation-hazard-situation
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Radon in underground mines, excavation sites and tunnels Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) monitors the exposure of workers to radon. According to Section 145 of the Radiation Act , the party responsible must notify STUK of mining acti...https://stuk.fi/en/radon-in-underground-mines-and-at-excavation-sites
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English STUK’s supervision ensured the safety of nuclear power plants In 2023, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) supervised the safety of the nuclear power plants in operatio...https://stuk.fi/en/stuk-s-supervision-ensured-the-safety-of-nuclear-power-plants
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English STUK employee for more than 30 years: Elina Martikka People stay with the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) for a long time, and the average career at STUK lasts almost 1...https://stuk.fi/en/stuk-employee-for-more-than-30-years-elina-martikka
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Supervision of beauty care and solarium services The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority supervises the use of radiation in beauty care and solarium services, but the responsibility for the safety of the services is always solely on the service...https://stuk.fi/en/supervision-of-beauty-care-and-sunbed-services
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Reporting on nuclear safety Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Inspections at the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant STUK carries out inspections to oversee the operation and use of the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant. The p...https://stuk.fi/en/inspections-at-the-olkiluoto-nuclear-power-plant
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Radon in other premises used by people The municipality's health protection authority supervises compliance with the reference levels of radon in dwellings and other premises used by people (Radiation Act 859/2018, Section 15). More information Fi...https://stuk.fi/en/radon-in-other-premises-used-by-people
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Medical examinations X-ray examinations and procedures X-ray imaging of patients is the most common way of using radiation in healthcare. A total of approximately 5.7 million X-ray examinations and procedures are performed annually. The most commo...https://stuk.fi/en/medical-examinations-and-the-resulting-radiation-exposure
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19.7.2022 | Strålsäkerhetscentralen skickar tillsammans med strålsäkerhetsmyndigheterna i Sverige och Norge bland annat mätutrustning för övervakning av stråldoser hos arbetstagare och strålningsvärden i miljön till anläggningsområdet i Tjernobyl. Stödets värde är sammanlagt cirka 360 000 euro. De nya mätinstrumenten levereras till området före utgången av 2022.https://stuk.fi/sv/-/stralsakerhetscentralen-skickar-matinstrument-till-anlaggningsomradet-i-tjernobyl-tillsammans-med-myndigheterna-i-norge-och-sverige
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National action plan to prevent radon risks The goal is to prevent radon-induced lung cancer Radon is the most significant known cause of lung cancer after smoking. Of the approximately 2000 lung cancer deaths reported in Finland each year, radon ...https://stuk.fi/en/national-action-plan-to-prevent-radon-risks
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Obligation to report exposure to natural radiation Industrial practices which cause exposure to natural radiation and in which the exposure caused by natural radiation may be higher than the reference level have the obligation to investigate the e...https://stuk.fi/en/obligation-to-report-exposure-to-natural-radiation-norm
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English STUK’s supervision ensured the safety of radiation practices The use of radiation is a key part of modern healthcare and is also involved in many processes in heavy industry as well ...https://stuk.fi/en/stuk-s-supervision-ensured-the-safety-of-radiation-practices
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Reference levels and regulations concerning radon in dwellings According to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health’s Decree on Ionizing Radiation, the reference level for the radon concentration in indoor air in dwellings and other living areas...https://stuk.fi/en/reference-levels-and-regulations-concerning-radon-in-dwellings
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AASI - program for simulating energy spectra in alpha spectometry Advanced alpha-spectrometric simulation, AASI, is a Monte Carlo code developed for simulating energy spectra in alpha spectrometry. AASI simulates the geometrical detection efficien...https://stuk.fi/en/aasi-program-for-simulating-energy-spectra-in-alpha-spectrometry
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English International co-operation has a clear direction and purpose In 2024, STUK supported the operations of the Ukrainian radiation authority and the EU’s common situational awareness and...https://stuk.fi/en/international-co-operation-has-a-clear-direction-and-purpose
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Radiation safety data and tools on: 2024 research projects The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) develops its own and national competence in several research and developm...https://stuk.fi/en/radiation-safety-data-and-tools-2024-research-projects
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Information for professionals in the beauty care industry In beauty care services that use radiation, the maximum exposure caused to the customer is limited by the exposure limit values. The exposure limit value refers to the maximum amount of rad...https://stuk.fi/en/information-for-professionals-in-the-beauty-care-industry
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The average radiation dose received by a Finn Finns receive an average effective radiation dose of 5.9 millisieverts (mSv) annually, calculated on the basis of 2018 data. By far the highest levels of ionizing radiation that Finns are exposed to co...https://stuk.fi/en/the-average-radiation-dose-received-by-a-finn