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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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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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Instructions for members of the public If the situation requires immediate protection, people are warned with a general emergency signal, which is a continuous acoustic signal, ascending and descending. In addition, the public will be warned by me...https://stuk.fi/en/instructions-for-members-of-the-public
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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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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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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 STUK's finances and personnel in 2022 STUK's operations are net-budgeted, which means that part of the expenditure is covered by the agency's own supervisory and service revenue. In ...https://stuk.fi/en/stuk-s-finances-and-personnel-in-2022
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Actions in a radiation hazard situation Instructions for members of the public in the event of a radiation hazard situation Instructions Information sources for members of the public Finland has never had a radiation hazard situation in which ther...https://stuk.fi/en/actions-in-a-radiation-hazard-situation
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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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Report a radiation safety deviation 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/report-a-radiation-safety-deviation
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Types of nuclear power plants Over the past decades, a wide range of different types of nuclear power plants have been designed and built around the world, but only a few have reached large-scale commercial operation. The most common reactor types...https://stuk.fi/en/types-of-nuclear-power-plants