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Recruitment for ARPANSA CEO
Recruitment is currently underway for the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). -
ARPANSA leaders appointed to international commission
ARPANSA is proud to announce that our Chief Radiation Health Scientist and Deputy CEO, Dr Gillian Hirth, has been appointed to the Main Commission of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) for the term 2021-2025. -
Comparison confirms world-class radiation dose measurement and treatment
Recent tests conducted at the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) in Paris have confirmed that the Australian Primary Standard for ionising radiation, which underpins every radiotherapy treatment for cancer in Australia, remains accurate and in-line with international standards. -
Australia’s action plan for addressing international radiation and nuclear safety review
ARPANSA works with international bodies to share knowledge and develop best practice radiation protection and nuclear safety through regulation. -
New study finds no link between mobile phone use and salivary gland tumours
A study conducted by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and the University of Auckland has found no link between mobile phone use and salivary gland cancers. -
Wi-fi research recognised in journal celebrations
International academic journal, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, has announced that ARPANSA’s 2017 research paper ‘Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field from Wi-fi in Australian schools’, is one of the five most-read articles in the journal’s history. -
ARPANSA conducts first comprehensive study into cosmic radiation exposure
Every day, humans are exposed to radiation. From natural radiation sources such as minerals in the ground to artificial sources such as receiving an X-ray for medical purposes, we receive doses of radiation from a variety of sources. -
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.
