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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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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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Authorisation to transport radioactive material
This page contains information for those who plan to transport radioactive material within Sweden. It includes information about which types of shipments require authorisation from us and how to apply for a permit.
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Export authorisations
This page contains information for anyone planning to export nuclear material, products, information or software from Sweden. You will find information here that will assist you in assessing whether your goods are subject to export controls, when you need an authorisation and how to apply for one.
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Radon
Radon is a radioactive gas that arises naturally in bedrock when radium decays. Long-term exposure to radon gas gives an elevated risk of developing lung cancer. The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority estimates that radon in dwellings causes around 500 cases of lung cancer per year in Sweden, most commonly among smokers.
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Research
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority funds research amounting to approximately 120 million Swedish kronor annually. The purpose is to strengthen both the Authority’s own expertise and Sweden’s national competence in the area. For those conducting research involving ionising radiation, the Authority drafts and issues regulations, imposes specific requirements, carries out supervision,...
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