Radiation

Personal exposure monitoring, how to register designated radiation equipment, and information about radon and other naturally occurring radioactive materials in Alberta.

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Personal exposure monitoring for ionizing radiation (dosimetry)

RAD008

Discusses personal radiation exposure monitoring using dosimeters and lists effective dose limits.

UPDATED: December 2021

Registration of radiation equipment

RAD009

Introduces employer requirement to register designated radiation equipment. Designated radiation equipment includes Class 3b and Class 4 lasers, X-ray equipment and certain types of particle accelerators.

UPDATED: May 2025

Radon in the Workplace

RAD007

***This resource is current to August 2015.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Discusses the health effects of radon exposure, where radon may naturally occur, how to test for it and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2015

Guidelines for the Handling of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials in Western Canada

RAD001

***This resource is current to August 1995.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Guidelines for detection, classification, handling, transportation and waste management of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM). Developed by the Western Canadian NORM Committee.

PUBLISHED: August 1995

Safe work permits

SH013

This resource provides information about safe work permits and how they can be used to enhance health and safety for certain types of hazardous work.

UPDATED: May 2025