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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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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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Wireless technology
Wireless technology is a feature of some devices we use at home and in the community. Radio waves are used to transmit signals from one device to another.
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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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CONNECT-NM: Euratom partnership for research on nuclear materials
CONNECT-NM is a partnership within Euratom focusing on research related to nuclear materials, primarily in-core structural materials, concrete, fuel cladding and fuel. The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) participates in the partnership and leads the creation and management of an advisory body of European regulators. The goal is to facilitate dialogue between regulatory authorities...
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News and press
News items published by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority in English are available via the side menu. Our press service assists journalists seeking contact with specific experts at the Authority or who have questions about our operations.
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About the Authority
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority reports to the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise and has mandates from the Swedish Government within the areas of nuclear safety, radiation protection, security, and nuclear non-proliferation.
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Contact
Telephone: +46 8 799 40 00 Fax: +46 8 799 40 10 Email: registrator@ssm.se...
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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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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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