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Cooperation STUK supervises and develops Finland’s radiation safety in co-operation with domestic and foreign partners. Important domestic partners include, for instance, different ministries: the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health in matters r...https://stuk.fi/en/networks-and-co-operations
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Preparedness for radiation hazards Although the likelihood of a serious radiation hazard situation in Finland is small, preparations have been made, as an accident cannot be completely ruled out. The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) m...https://stuk.fi/en/preparedness-for-radiation-hazards
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Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in 2024 Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English General Director's review We strive for radiation-safe well-being A year of developing preparedness The use of nuclear energy carried o...https://stuk.fi/en/year-2024-in-stuk
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Subscribe news articles With the form below, you can subscribe to the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority's (STUK) latest press releases, news, and blog posts. Choose from the form below which of STUK's published articles you would like to rece...https://stuk.fi/en/subscribe-stuk-s-news-articles
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Anonymized radiation safety deviations On this page STUK publishes anonymized descriptions of the radiation safety incidents that must be reported without delay, the reasons for them, the resolution of the deviations and the measures to prevent si...https://stuk.fi/en/anonymized-radiation-safety-deviations
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STUK supervises radiation practices The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) supervises the safety of the use of ionising radiation and other radiation practices. The supervision consists of inspections of the radiation facility and other...https://stuk.fi/en/stuk-supervises-radiation-practices
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What could threaten Finland? Impacts of a radiation accident can only affect a large area if large amounts of radioactive gases and particles are released into the air. Depending on the weather conditions, a serious nuclear power plant accident in...https://stuk.fi/en/what-could-threaten-finland-
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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Radon concentration during working hours In workplaces, ventilation is often scheduled according to working hours, for example at nights and weekends, ventilation is set at a lower level or switched off completely. In this case, radon levels tend ...https://stuk.fi/en/radon-concentration-during-working-hours
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Fukushima nuclear power plant accident The Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant located on the east coast of Japan was severely damaged on 11 March 2011, and radioactive substances were released for several days into the sea and the area surroun...https://stuk.fi/en/fukushima-nuclear-power-plant-accident
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Shade in outdoor areas provides effective protection from UV radiation Promoting sun protection is part of promoting the well-being and health of citizens and society as a whole. An easy way to promote sun protection is to add shade to outdoor rec...https://stuk.fi/en/shade-protects-against-uv-radiation
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Analysis of minor radiation safety deviations In 2024, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority received slightly over 2,000 notifications from health care units conducting X-ray examinations concerning cases in which the use of radiation in X-r...https://stuk.fi/en/analysis-of-minor-deviations
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Valitse kieli Suomi Välj språket Svenska Select language English STUK promotes several sustainable development goals Since sustainability is built into the operations of the government, it is also an essential part of the operations of the Radiati...https://stuk.fi/en/stuk-promotes-several-sustainable-development-goals
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For the user of radiation On these pages we have compiled information for professional users of radiation. Prerequisites for a safety licence STUK supervises radiation practices Radiation safety deviations Radiation protection training and qualifi...https://stuk.fi/en/for-the-user-of-radiation