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For Users of Radiation
Updated 23/06/2009

Radioactive materials and radiation equipment are used beneficially in the fields of health care, industry and research.

The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority of Finland (STUK) regulates the use of radiation. The benefits of using radiation must always outweigh the possible risks.
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Information for experts

Information for experts

Interesting information for users of radiation and other experts in this field is collected on these pages. There is, among others,  information on employee safety, radiation sources, and using radiation within the medical field.
Regulating the use of radiation

Regulating the use of radiation

STUK is a regulatory body controlling the safety aspects of using radiation and ensuring that safety guidelines as defined by the Radiation Act are followed.

 

 
Calculation program PCXMC

Calculation program PCXMC

X-ray diagnostics is a significant source of radiation exposure among the population. A PC-based Monte Carlo program can be used to calculate patient doses in medical x-ray examinations.

 

 
Inspections of use of radiation

Inspections of use of radiation

On-site radiation inspections are an integral part of regulatory control of use of radiation. In the course of the inspections, STUK ensures that stipulations of the Radiation Act and conditions noted in the safety licence are adhered to.

 
Monitoring of radiation exposure

Monitoring of radiation exposure

 In order to ensure that regulations are adhered to and that operations are safe, inspections are carried out at the places where the radiation is used.