Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau
The Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau (CCRPB) assesses, monitors and assists in the reduction of the health and safety risks associated with radiation emitting devices and other sources of radiation, including:
- medical and diagnostic equipment (i.e. lasers, mammography, ultrasound, X-rays);
- industrial and commercial equipment (i.e. aircraft, baggage X-ray systems, base stations, power lines, radio and TV transmitters, wireless technologies);
- household appliances and personal equipment (i.e. cellular telephones, laser pointers, microwave ovens, personal stereo systems, power tools, road vehicles, tanning equipment, television and computer monitors); and
- environmental and workplace sources (i.e. nuclear research facilities, solar ultraviolet radiation).
As part of Health Canada, the Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau:
- conducts research into the biological effects of occupational and environmental radiation;
- develops better methods for radiation dosimetry;
- provides radiation safety inspections of federally regulated facilities containing radiation emitting devices, the devices themselves, as well as training on the proper operation of the devices;
- develops regulations, guidelines, standards and safety codes;
- provides advice to and collaborates with other government departments, agencies, industry, and the general public; and
- ensures that Canadians are protected under the provisions of the Radiation Emitting Devices Act, Canada Labour Code, Food and Drugs Act, Treasury Board Standards, and other related government undertakings.
The Bureau is organized into six divisions:
To report an incident or make an inquiry regarding radiation emitting devices, contact the Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau directly.
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