Non-Ionizing Radiation Laboratory

Mission and general functions of the laboratory are:

• Carries out regulatory functions on the basis of the radiation protection legislation
• Carries out research and technical development work to serve the needs of the radiation safety, regulation and biological studies
• Develops radiation protection standards for NIR
• Disseminates public information on NIR
• Provides expert services.

The regulatory functions include preparation of proposals for radiation safety legistlation and regulations. The laboratory also prepares the safety guidelines (STUK guides and communications) in its own field. It participates in the on-site surveillance, concerning e.g. solaria, laser shows, base stations, indoor distribution transformers, and market surveillance that includes e.g. mobile phones and EAS devices.

In addition to research, typical expert services of the laboratory include calibration of EM field meters and SAR probes, solar UVR monitors and UV-irradiance meters for UV phototherapy. The laboratory also carries out assessments of EM field safety in occupational environment, e.g. high frequency heaters, broadcasting stations, radar stations, arc-furnaces and induction heaters, and UV dose assessment of phototherapy devices.

Kari Jokela, Head of Laboratory, Dr.Tech

Research professor Kari Jokela has extensive experience in electromagnetic (EM) field measurements and dosimetry, UV radiometry and climatology, standardization for non-ionizing radiation (NIR) and biophysical effects of EM fields.

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• Department
• Units
  • Non-Ionizing Radiation
  • Radionuclide Analytics
  • Regional Laboratory in Northern Finland
  • Radiation Biology
  • Radiation Practises Regulation
  • Health Risks and Radon Safety
  • Security Technology
  • Environmental Research
  • Environmental Surveillance and Preparedness
• Facilities
• Equipment
• Current research projects
• Reviews and evaluations
• Calculation programs