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Michael Knochenhauer is the new Director General of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority
On 23 February, Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari announced Michael Knochenhauer’s appointment as Director General. The appointment runs until December 2026.
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The international radiation protection school in Stockholm attracts participants from over 20 countries
For five days, at Stockholm University, international early and mid-career radiation protection experts gather to develop their knowledge in radiation protection. The course alternates between theory and practice and provides in-depth knowledge and understanding on the structure and application of the international system for radiation protection.
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Research on nuclear materials and waste to be strengthened with new partnerships within the EU
Two new major partnerships for research on materials in nuclear energy and nuclear waste management have been launched this autumn. The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) actively participates in the partnerships and also contributes with research funds to projects that are granted funding. A total of three partnerships are now ongoing, distributing altogether 70 million euros over a...
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Notification of radon in the workplace
This page contains information applying to operations taking place in an environment with high levels of radon. You can find information about when workplaces have a notification obligation and how to notify us here.
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Licensing and notification for veterinary practices
This page contains information for those who perform, or plan to perform, veterinary procedures involving ionising radiation. It explains when a licence or notification is required, as well as how to apply for a licence or submit notification.
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In case of an alarm from Forsmark's nuclear power plant – What you need to know
SSM English...
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Fitness for work certificate – Work involving ionising radiation
You need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to read and fill out PDF forms. SSM Svenska You need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to read and fill out PDF forms.
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Radon at work – your responsibilities as an employer
Radon is a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. In Sweden, employers must ensure that radon levels at the workplace are below the reference level and that workers are not exposed to high levels of radon.
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Our safety and security work
The role of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority is to impose safety and security requirements as well as to conduct follow-ups to ensure that the entities operating the facilities fulfil the applicable regulatory frameworks and requirements.
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Magnetic fields
Magnetic fields are a part of our everyday lives and constantly surround us. Magnetic fields are generated by electrical devices such as refrigerators, coffee makers, hair driers, television sets and cordless phones. The strength of magnetic fields from household appliances and devices is normally very local and much lower than the Authority’s reference values, so they are not assessed as...
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