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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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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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Civil preparedness and response
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority is a civil emergency authority. This means that the Government has assigned us responsibilities that are of particular importance to Sweden’s emergency preparedness and total defence. ...
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Medical exposures
Radiation is used in connection with several kinds of examinations, therapies and treatments in the care sector. Those who perform medical or dental care are responsible for ensuring that their practices are safe for patients, staff and the general public.
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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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Pronouncement on repository applications made to the Swedish Government
On 23 January 2018, the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, SSM, in its capacity as a preparatory authority, submitted its pronouncement to the Government regarding SKB's licence applications for final disposal of spent nuclear fuel. SSM recommends approval of SKB's applications under the Act on Nuclear Activities for licences to construct a repository for spent nuclear fuel, located at...
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Notification concerning NORM
This page is intended for those who handle naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) as waste, by-product or raw material, including building materials subject to notification. It contains information about when you have a notification obligation and how to register your operation with us.
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Convention on Nuclear Safety
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority has the government assignment of compiling a triennial national report on Sweden’s compliance with the obligations of the Convention on Nuclear Safety.
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Radioactive waste
Radioactive waste is generated in activities where radioactive substances are used. The largest amount is generated in Swedish nuclear power plants. Some of the radioactive waste comes from other activities involving radiation, such as healthcare, research and industrial operations. Radioactive waste is generated, for example, when end-of-life fire detectors have to be disposed of, in...
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