At A Glance

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• Doses from Discharges
  Radioactive materials are discharged into the environment from various sources. How are you exposed to this radiation and how is it measured?
  Added/updated: 7 January 2008
  
• Electric and Magnetic Fields
  We are all exposed to Electric and Magnetic Fields of varying strength through the generation, transmission, distribution and use of electricity. What are the effects?
  Added/updated: 7 January 2008
  
• Nuclear Emergencies
  What would happen in the event of a Nuclear Accident and what countermeasures are available?
  Added/updated: 4 September 2008
  
• Radio Waves
  Exposure to radio waves comes from many sources, from television and radio broadcasts to mobile phones. What are the sources and what effect do these sources have on us?
  Added/updated: 7 January 2008
  
• Radon
  This naturally occuring radioactive gas provides the biggest radiation dose for most people. What risks does it present and what options are available to protect your home?
  Added/updated: 7 January 2008
  
• Sunsense
  UV radiation from the sun and some artificial sources can be harmful to your skin and eyes. What should you do to protect yourself?
  Added/updated: 8 July 2008
  
• Transport of Radioactive Materials
  Exposure to radio waves comes from many sources, from television and radio broadcasts to mobile phones. What are the sources and what effect do these sources have on us?
  Added/updated: 7 January 2008