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STUK heading an EU project that improves radiation safety in x-ray imaging | Säteilyturvakeskus STUK
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Studies after the Fukushima accident Following the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant accident in March 2011, a number of studies were launched on how the lessons learned from the accident should be taken into account in improving the safety o...https://stuk.fi/en/studies-after-the-fukushima-accident
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Reporting on nuclear safety International reporting on nuclear safety STUK's international reports on the status and regulatory oversight of Finland's nuclear safety have been compiled on this page. Reporting in accordance with international conve...https://stuk.fi/en/international-reports
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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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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 preparedness more broadly. In addition, STUK strengthened nuclea...https://stuk.fi/en/international-co-operation-has-a-clear-direction-and-purpose
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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 development projects to ensure radiation protection for society and the p...https://stuk.fi/en/radiation-safety-data-and-tools-2024-research-projects
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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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Information on the processing of personal data in STUK’s Communications The communications services of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) create the prerequisites for people to receive correct, understandable and up-to-date informat...https://stuk.fi/en/processing-of-personal-data-in-communications
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Legislation and guides This section contains the most important legislation, regulations, directives and international agreements for STUK's activities. Stuklex (stuklex.fi) is a legal database compiled from the essential regulation applied in Fin...https://stuk.fi/en/legislation-and-guides
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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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International reviews of STUK’s operations The IRRS review every ten years The Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) by the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) focuses mostly on supervision activities and accident preparedness of ...https://stuk.fi/en/international-reviews-of-stuk-s-operations
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R&D supports monitoring and preparedness The Radiation Safety Authority (STUK) conducts research and development (R&D) that supports the monitoring of the use of radiation and nuclear energy and preparedness. The implementation of larger R&D proje...https://stuk.fi/en/r-d-supports-monitoring-and-preparedness
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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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Sun's UV radiation Exposure to high levels of ultraviolet radiation (UV radiation) and burning of the skin increases the risk of skin cancer. Protection from the sun's UV rays is particularly important for children and people with fair skin, red h...https://stuk.fi/en/sun-s-uv-radiation
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Laser Lasers are now widely used in our everyday lives. They can be found at home, at work and are used for a wide range of applications. Lasers are a valuable scientific tool in materials, pharmaceutical and forensic science, and play an importan...https://stuk.fi/en/laser-products
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Radiation in dailylife In the everyday environment, Finns suffer the most health damage from natural radiation - radon at workplaces, at home and in leisure apartments, and from UV radiation, which must be protected from with clothes, shade and cr...https://stuk.fi/en/radiation-in-dailylife
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Radiation safety The goal of our operations is a radiation-safe Finland. Radiation safety is created as a result of the work of people who know their responsibilities. We work in good cooperation with other authorities, organizations and the entir...https://stuk.fi/en/radiation-safety
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About Radon Radon is an odourless and invisible radioactive gas that can occur in indoor air. Measurement is the only way to find out the radon concentration. This section contains important information about radon. Radon in Finland Indoor air rad...https://stuk.fi/en/about-radon
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Nuclear safety STUK supervises nuclear safety in Finland. The license holder is responsible for the safety of nuclear energy use, but STUK sets the safety requirements and oversees their compliance. STUK's supervision includes nuclear facilities, ...https://stuk.fi/en/nuclear-safety
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About STUK The purpose of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority’s (STUK) operations is to protect people, society, the environment and future generations from the harmful effects of radiation. In this section, you can read about STUK’s operat...https://stuk.fi/en/about-stuk