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A step-wise review
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) prepares licence applications under the Swedish Act on Nuclear Activities to construct, possess and operate nuclear facilities. In our preparatory work, we assess whether applications meet our radiation safety requirements.
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Research funding
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Our role in emergency preparedness
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority plays an important role in Sweden’s national emergency preparedness. We take a leading role and provide expert advice in matters relating to radiation protection. With our knowledge of ionising radiation and its consequences, we support other authorities in times of crisis. We provide data and assessments to help national agencies, healthcare regions and...
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Research activities
Research activities in the field of nuclear safety and radiation protection encompass a broad spectrum of aspects in terms of nuclear safety, radiation protection and nuclear non-proliferation. Nuclear non-proliferation activities imply preventing nuclear material and equipment for civilian purposes from being used to manufacture nuclear weapons.
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National Metrology Laboratory
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority runs the National Metrology Laboratory for ionising radiation and maintains the national secondary standards for the dosimetric quantities of kerma, absorbed dose and dose equivalent.
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European Spallation Source (ESS)
European Spallation Source (ESS) is a centre for research that is undergoing construction in Lund, Sweden, by European Spallation Source ERIC, a European consortium. The first licence application for the ESS facility was submitted to the Authority in 2012. Taking place in several steps, this review will be ongoing until the ESS facility has been completed and can begin routine operation.
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The sun and sunbeds
Many Swedes enjoy spending time in the sun and getting a suntan. However, strong sunlight has its disadvantages. Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in Sweden, and the incidence of skin cancer is quickly increasing. Root causes are deemed to be increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and use of tanning salons and sunbeds.
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Magnetic fields and wireless technology
Magnetic fields arise around electrical devices and near power lines. Mobile phones, wireless computer networks and baby monitors are just a few examples of wireless technology that uses radio waves.
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International cooperation
International cooperation is a shared objective of many countries, with a focus on improving the level of safety of nuclear power, improving radiation protection, and strengthening work towards nuclear non-proliferation. In our areas of operation, the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority actively contributes to Sweden ’ s fulfilment of its international commitments.
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Our work to enhance safety
Each year in Sweden, several thousand packages containing radioactive material are transported. Most of these transports are by road, but some consignments are transported by air or sea. A few consignments are transported by rail.
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