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Sources of radon The pore air in the soil always contains high levels of radon. Radon-bearing air from the soil seeps into the building through openings and gaps in the base floor, due to underpressure in the building. This underpressure is caused...https://stuk.fi/en/sources-of-radon
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Radioactivity in milk The monitoring programme produces information on the radioactivity levels in milk and the radiation exposure caused to humans by milk consumption. The dairies included in the radiation monitoring programme have been selected ...https://stuk.fi/en/radioactivity-of-milk
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What is radiation? Radiation is a natural part of our living environment. There are two types of radiation - ionising and non-ionising. On the other hand, radiation can be either electromagnetic waves or particle radiation. Ionising radiation has ...https://stuk.fi/en/what-is-radiation
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English STUK’s Finances 2024 In 2024, STUK’s operating expenses were approximately EUR 41 million. Approximately 45% (EUR 18.5 million) of operational funding came from the Government’s budg...https://stuk.fi/en/stuk-s-finances-2024
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Radiation safety deviations The use of radiation should not cause additional, unforeseen exposure to anyone. In spite of anticipation, it is not always possible to prevent additional exposure and this situation is called a radiation safety deviati...https://stuk.fi/en/radiation-safety-deviations
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Nuclear facility operations Regulatory oversight during the operation of the nuclear facility includes continuous safety assessments. By conducting supervision during operation, STUK aims to ensure that the nuclear facilities are and will remain i...https://stuk.fi/en/nuclear-facility-practices
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Natural background radiation Naturally-occurring radioactive materials are an inherent part of our living environment. The ground below our feet and the concrete or brick walls around us emit radiation. We are exposed to radiation from space every...https://stuk.fi/en/natural-background-radiation
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Cookies on the website The Stuk.fi website uses cookies that enable the compilation of the statistics of visitors to our website and the quality assurance of our website. Our website also contains cookies that are necessary for its technical opera...https://stuk.fi/en/cookies-on-website
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Radiopharmaceutical therapy (WP10) WP10 will promote coherent, evidence-based approaches to optimisation, dosimetry and patient release in radiopharmaceutical therapy. What this work package will do The work package will connect radiation-protecti...https://stuk.fi/en/aurorad-project/radiopharmaceutical-therapy
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Director General’s review For the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK), 2024 was a year of significant development and change. In addition to basic radiation and nuclear saf...https://stuk.fi/en/director-general-s-review-2024
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Nuclear waste management In Finland, nuclear waste is accumulated in the nuclear power plants in Loviisa and Olkiluoto and in the research reactor located in Otaniemi. According to the law, this waste must be managed in Finland, up to and includin...https://stuk.fi/en/nuclear-waste-management
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Use of radiation in medicine Since the use of radiation may cause harm in addition to benefits, physicians must consider the necessity of radiological examinations, interventional procedures or radiotherapy on a case-by-case basis. These considera...https://stuk.fi/en/use-of-radiation-in-medicine
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Measurement of radioactivity in samples Determinations of the radioactivity of the samples are offered e.g. for tritium, strontium, plutonium and americium, uranium, lead and polonium, as well as radon and long-lived alpha-active substances. In ad...https://stuk.fi/en/measurement-for-radioactivity-in-samples
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STUK's regulatory guides The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority publishes regulations and guides describing the level of requirements for radiation and nuclear safety supervision. STUK's regulatory guides Regulatory Guides on nuclear safety (Y...https://stuk.fi/en/stuks-regulatory-guides-and-decisions
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Information on nuclear power plants A nuclear power plant is a thermal power plant designed to produce electricity, where heat is generated by the fission reaction of uranium atoms in the reactor instead of by the combustion of conventional fuel. ...https://stuk.fi/en/nuclear-power-plants
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Clinical auditing and justification (WP5) WP5 will strengthen justification and clinical audit as practical tools for improving the quality, appropriateness and efficiency of medical radiological procedures. What this work package will do The work...https://stuk.fi/en/aurorad-project/clinical-auditing-and-justification
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STUK's radon monitoring projects at workplaces The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) monitors radon concentrations at workplaces and radon exposure of workers in Finland. The monitoring is mainly carried out by the employer measuring t...https://stuk.fi/en/stuks-monitoring-projects-at-workplaces
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English STUK monitors around the clock The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) maintains continuous preparedness. The system is spearheaded by the expert on call, who generally rec...https://stuk.fi/en/stuk-monitors-around-the-clock
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Radiation today In this section you can find latest results on external radiation around Finland. The map displays about 255 external dose rate monitoring stations. The map can be moved and zoomed. Click on the map points to see local rates. The r...https://stuk.fi/en/radiation-today