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Radiation exposure of a worker at ANSTO Health – report to Parliament
On Monday 26 February 2018 a report by the CEO of ARPANSA, Dr Carl-Magnus Larsson, was tabled in Parliament addressing the radiation exposure of a worker at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) Health radiopharmaceuticals production facility at Lucas Heights. -
US National Toxicology Program mobile phone radiofrequency radiation study
A series of animal studies on mobile phone radiofrequency radiation and health have been conducted over two years by the United States Department of Health and Human Services National Toxicology Program. -
How will the new dose coefficients for radon progeny affect your doses?
The International Commission on Radiological Protection have re-evaluated how they estimate lung cancer risk for exposure to radon progeny and doubled its estimate of risk from exposure. -
We are hiring - Chief Regulatory Officer and Head of Regulatory Services Branch
We are hiring for the position of Chief Regulatory Officer and Head of Regulatory Services Branch. -
The results are in: our performance as a regulator
We have a commitment to good regulatory practice, so each year we self-assess our performance as a regulator. We’re doing better every year. You can now read our self-assessment for the last financial year, 2016-17. -
We've updated our UV charts
We've updated our UV charts to load faster and set your default location. -
The European radioactive cloud - what you need to know
Radioactive ruthenium detected in the air throughout Europe in late September 2017 poses no risk to the health of people or the environment. -
ARPANSA leads the way as a SunSmart workplace
Assistant Minister for Health, The Hon Dr David Gillespie and Cancer Council Victoria Prevention Director Craig Sinclair officially named ARPANSA a SunSmart workplace. -
ARPANSA’s annual report 2016–17 released
Our 2016-17 Annual Report was tabled in parliament on Wednesday 18 October 2017. The Annual Report informs parliament, stakeholders and the community how we have enabled protection of the Australian people and environment from the harmful effects of radiation during the last financial year. -
How does Australia and our neighbours prepare in case of emergency?
This week Melbourne hosts an International Atomic Energy Agency Regional Workshop on the Revised Safety Requirements in Emergency Preparedness and Response. -
RHSAC call for nominations
We are calling for nominations for part-time appointments to the Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council (RHSAC). Nominations close Tuesday 31 October 2017. -
RHC and NSC call for nominations
We are calling for nominations for part-time appointments to both the Radiation Health Committee (RHC) and the Nuclear Safety Committee (NSC). Nominations close Thursday 31 August 2017. -
New ultraviolet radiation charts
Our new charts help you find out what the ultraviolet radiation index is at our measurement sites and what time the ultraviolet radiation (UV) index will be at its highest. -
Community Information Session - ANM Mo99 Facility Operating Licence Application
The CEO is hosting a Community Information Session on the licence application. -
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Cosmetic and beauty IPL/lasers Regulatory Impact Statement
Analysis of Public Submissions - Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement in the use of Intense Pulsed Light (IPLs) Sources and Lasers for Cosmetic or Beauty Therapy was published on 17 March 2017. -
The ARPANSA Wi-fi in Schools Measurement Study
We have measured radiofrequency (RF) exposure from Wi-fi and other sources across 23 schools in Victoria and New South Wales, Australia. -
ARPANSA and the ACMA working together on EME
To make it easier for members of the public to understand how Radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy is regulated, we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
