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Radioactivity in surface water Analyzing radioactive materials in surface waters provides information on their time behaviour. Samples taken from different bodies of water indicate the geographic variation of radionuclides. Starting from 2024, the...https://stuk.fi/en/radioactivity-in-surface-water
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Radon in new buildings Radon prevention in new construction is important in order to ensure low radon concentrations in indoor air. Radon prevention in the construction phase is easier and less expensive than implementing mitigation measures after...https://stuk.fi/en/radon-in-new-buildings
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How to reach us - directions Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) Jokiniemenkuja 1, 01370 Vantaa Opening hours: 8.00-16.15 Main entrance on the Jokiniemenkatu side (Jokiniemenkatu 28) Link to the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6WvtBGq5Q6cFL...https://stuk.fi/en/how-to-reach-us
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Cooperation with Ukraine strengthened Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine which began in 2022 has changed the country’s radiation and nuclear safety situation. In 2023, the Nordic ...https://stuk.fi/en/cooperation-with-ukraine-strengthened
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Radioactivity in consumer products The use of radioactive substances in consumer products is restricted by radiation legislation. However, some products may contain small quantities of radioactive substances that may have been added for properties...https://stuk.fi/en/radioactivity-in-consumer-products
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Health effects of radiation Units of measurement: Gray (Gy) Unit of an absorbed dose, indicating how much energy the ionizing radiation gives out to the target substance. 1 Gy = 1 J/kg. Sievert (Sv) A unit of radiation dose indicating the health d...https://stuk.fi/en/health-effects-of-radiation
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Reporting on nuclear safety Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English In this section, we report on the regulatory oversight of nuclear safety and security carried out by the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) and...https://stuk.fi/en/reporting-on-nuclear-safety
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Equality and non-discrimination The Equality Act and the Non-Discrimination Act require employers to systematically promote non-discrimination and gender equality and to draw up a workplace-specific equality plan and a non-discrimination plan. Equ...https://stuk.fi/en/equality-and-non-discrimination
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Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in 2022 Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English Director General’s review The new office building in Vantaa meets STUK's special requirements Intensive year of supervision in Olkiluot...https://stuk.fi/en/year-2022-in-stuk
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Prerequisites for a safety licence On this page you will find information on the obligations of all undertakings with regard to the safe use of radiation. Safety assessment concerning a radiation practice In practices subject to a safety licence, ...https://stuk.fi/en/prerequisites+for+a+safety+licence
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Radon maps of Finland The radon maps of Finland are based on measurements conducted in low-rise residential buildings by STUK and Sustera Radon Consulting Oy, using radon measurement detectors. The first radon map shows the medians of radon concen...https://stuk.fi/en/maps-of-radon-in-finland
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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
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Radioactivity of the deposition Deposition refers to radioactive substances that have fallen to the ground or water from air. Deposition may come with rain as a wet deposition or as a dry deposition. Analyzing deposition samples provides informati...https://stuk.fi/en/radioactivity-of-the-deposition
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Final disposal of nuclear waste Many countries that use nuclear energy have disposal facilities for low- and intermediate-level nuclear waste. However, no country has yet started operating a final disposal facility for high-level waste disposal. I...https://stuk.fi/en/final-disposal-of-nuclear-waste
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Electricity networks generate electric and magnetic fields Electricity is transmitted from power plants to consumers through the electricity networks. They consist of various electrical lines and cables, substations and distribution substations, a...https://stuk.fi/en/electrical-networks-and-power-lines
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Regulatory oversight of nuclear safety Regulatory oversight of nuclear safety and security is based on the obligations and responsibilities set out in the Nuclear Energy Act (990/1987). The licensee must ensure safety, and STUK confirms through it...https://stuk.fi/en/regulatory-oversight-of-nuclear-safety
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Peaceful use of nuclear energy The aim of international safeguards is to ensure that nuclear materials are not diverted from peaceful uses to nuclear explosive devices and that activities do not contribute to nuclear proliferation. It is based on ...https://stuk.fi/en/peaceful-uses-of-nuclear-energy
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The Posiva encapsulation plant and final disposal facility Posiva Oy (Posiva) will soon start operating an encapsulation plant and final disposal facility for spent nuclear fuel in Olkiluoto, Eurajoki. The facility will be used for the packaging a...https://stuk.fi/en/final-disposal-facility
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Radiation protection training and qualifications In order to use radiation and nuclear energy and carry out other work involving exposure to radiation safely, everyone involved in the operations must have the necessary know-how. All employees must...https://stuk.fi/en/radiation-protection-training
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Beauty care and sunbed services Non-ionizing radiation is used in sunbeds and many beauty care devices. It is important that the operators are familiar with the characteristics of the devices they use, the risks associated with the use of radiatio...https://stuk.fi/en/beauty-care-and-sunbed-services