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ARPANSA launches radiation training for workers
ARPANSA has developed free Occupational Radiation Exposure (ORE) training for all people working in medical facilities that use ionising radiation. This includes hospitals and clinics that use X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans or nuclear medicine. -
Study finds low UV risk from home nail drying
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have tested eight ultraviolet (UV) radiation nail polish drying devices to assess their ability to cause skin damage. -
Amended Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations
ARPANSA has recently made amendments to the 2018 Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations. -
World-first reviews into 5G radio waves
Two new scientific reviews conducted by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and Swinburne University of Technology have found no evidence of adverse health effects from the radio waves used in 5G. -
Tenth anniversary of Fukushima nuclear accident
ARPANSA joins with our friends and colleagues in Japan to remember and pay our respects to the people who lost their lives and stand with those who survived and continue to be impacted by these events. -
ARPANSA releases new Australian radio wave safety standard
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has today released a new radio wave safety standard that offers strong health protection for all Australians. -
New look for sun safe labels
Covering up with sun protective clothing is one of five ways Australians can protect themselves from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. But not all fabrics provide the same level of protection. -
One-fifth of radiation incidents caused by equipment malfunction
Every year, ARPANSA collates data from radiation regulators around Australia to produce a report on radiation safety. The report shares learnings to help others avoid similar incidents. -
ARPANSA scientist Dr Ken Karipidis joins international commission
ARPANSA is proud to announce that Dr Ken Karipidis has been admitted as a member of the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH), specifically the Scientific Committee on Radiation and Work. -
Feedback on our new radio wave standard
ARPANSA’s team of experts have completed their review of the 61 submissions made to our new safety standard for radio wave exposure. -
Aerosol sunscreens less reliable than creams and lotions
ARPANSA and the Cancer Council of Victoria have cautioned Australians to reconsider aerosol sunscreens for UV protection. -
ARPANSA review finds no evidence of non-thermal effects from radio waves
A recent scientific review by ARPANSA and Swinburne University into radio waves and calcium movements in the body has found no evidence radio waves cause non-thermal health effects. -
ARPANSA supports World Health Organization radio wave research
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is proud to announce a $350,000 contribution to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) research into the health impacts of radio waves, including those used in mobile telecommunications. -
Updated guidance for radioactive waste
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has released its updated Guide for Classification of Radioactive Waste (2020). -
ARPANSA appoints new electromagnetic energy Director
The Australian Radiation and Nuclear Protection Agency (ARPANSA) is proud to welcome Dr Sarah Loughran as the inaugural Director of ARPANSA’s activities under the government’s enhanced Electromagnetic Energy (EME) Program. -
ARPANSA releases 2019-20 annual report
The annual report of the CEO of ARPANSA 2019-2020 was tabled in parliament on Wednesday 14 October 2020 and is now available in the Commonwealth government Transparency Portal. -
ARPANSA renews 35-year partnership with World Health Organization
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is proud to be continuing our 35-year partnership with WHO as a collaborating centre for radiation protection. -
ARPANSA’s radon laboratory contributes to fight against COVID-19
From the provision of supplies to hospitals to ensuring that Australia’s radiation safety isn’t compromised, ARPANSA has been playing a part in helping to maintain essential services during the pandemic.
