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The content of this page is available in Finnish and Swedish. If you have any inquiries please contact us at [email protected] . Hiddenhttps://stuk.fi/en/the-physician-s-responsibility-for-the-patient-s-radiation-safety
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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16.3.2022 | On Monday, 14 March, an expert from the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) started working at the EU’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre. STUK’s expert maintains the situational awareness of the radiation situation in Ukraine.https://stuk.fi/en/-/stuk-supports-eu-in-assessing-the-radiation-situation-in-ukraine
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Areas where radon measurements are obligatory in workplaces Radon concentrations greater than the reference level in workplaces can be predicted on the basis of previous radon measurements in dwellings and workplaces. Check whether your workplace ...https://stuk.fi/en/areas-where-radon-measurement-in-workplace-is-obligatory
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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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Fees of STUK's services and General terms of delivery STUK produces expert services for its industry to order. Prices for standard services can be found in the price list. Measurement, determination, and similar prices include only the production ...https://stuk.fi/en/fees-for-stuk-s-services-and-general-terms-of-delivery
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Cooperation with the African Commission on Nuclear Energy launched In 2022, STUK and the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) started preparing an ambitious programme aimed ...https://stuk.fi/en/cooperation-with-the-african-commission-on-nuclear-energy-launched
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Trade, import and export of radioactive materials and consumer products The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority supervises the trade in radioactive substances as well as their import to Finland and export from Finland. Import and export is also...https://stuk.fi/en/trade-of-radioactive-materials
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English The year 2022 changed the focus of international co-operation STUK's international co-operation is based on its strong expertise in radiation and nuclear safety, security arrangement...https://stuk.fi/en/the-year-2022-changed-the-focus-of-international-co-operation
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Practice that causes exposure to natural radiation The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) monitors activities that expose people to natural radiation. In activities involving exposure to natural radiation, workers or the general public ...https://stuk.fi/en/what-is-practice-that-causes-exposure-to-natural-radiation
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Safety assessment of spent nuclear fuel disposal facility continued Posiva Oy is building an encapsulation and final disposal facility for spent nuclear fuel in Olkiluoto. As this fa...https://stuk.fi/en/safety-assessment-of-spent-nuclear-fuel-disposal-facility-continued
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The voluntary radiation measurement team strengthens Finland's measurement capacity The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK), in co-operation with the National Defence Training Association of Finland (MPK) and the National Emergency Suppl...https://stuk.fi/en/the-voluntary-radiation-measurement-team-strengthens-finland-s-measurement-capacity
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Wastes from the removal of radioactive substances from domestic water Private households using well water may have equipment to remove radioactive substances such as radon or uranium. Activated carbon filters accumulate radon and when they decay, ...https://stuk.fi/en/wastes-from-removal-of-radioactive-substances-from-domestic-water
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Applying for a safety licence for the use of radiation The use of radiation is subject to a safety licence granted by the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK). On this page you can find more information on how to apply for a safety licenc...https://stuk.fi/en/apply-for-a-safety-licence-for-the-use-of-radiation
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16.3.2022 | Säteilyturvakeskuksen (STUK) asiantuntija aloitti maanantaina 14.3. työn Euroopan unionin hätäavun koordinointikeskuksessa. STUKin asiantuntija pitää keskuksessa yllä Ukrainan säteilytilanteen tilannekuvaa.https://stuk.fi/-/stuk-tukee-euroopan-unionia-ukrainan-sateilytilanteen-arvioinnissa
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English STUK's new website was implemented on time without compromising on quality In May 2023, our new website STUK.fi was published. When designing the website, we studied carefully who it...https://stuk.fi/en/the-new-website-was-implemented-on-time-without-compromising-on-quality
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Measurements in the environment and laboratories: radiation measurement data from 2023 The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) provides companies and private citizens, amon...https://stuk.fi/en/measurements-in-the-environment-and-laboratories-radiation-measurement-data-from-2023
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English New radiation shield use recommendation for patients during X-ray examinations In 2023, STUK drew up a new recommendation regarding the use of X-ray shields in cooperation with the S...https://stuk.fi/en/new-radiation-shield-use-recommendation-for-patients-during-x-ray-examinations
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Employee well-being and employee experience at a good level A new Personnel Manager, Riikka Heinikoski , joined the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority at the beginning of 2024. I...https://stuk.fi/en/employee-well-being-and-employee-experience-at-a-good-level
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English STUK prepares for the arrival of small modular reactors The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) is preparing for the possibility of building small modular reactors in Finla...https://stuk.fi/en/stuk-makes-preparations-for-the-arrival-of-small-modular-reactors
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The effects of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident on animals and the ecosystem The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident polluted several thousands of square kilometres of land with various radioactive substances, such as radioactive...https://stuk.fi/en/the-effects-of-the-chernobyl-accident-on-animals-and-the-ecosystem
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English The new office building in Vantaa meets STUK's special requirements Here it finally stands, the brand new white building by the Kerava River, in Jokiniemi: the first building in STUK...https://stuk.fi/en/the-new-office-building-in-vantaa-meets-stuk-s-special-requirements