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Radiation is a highly complex subject which extends across a range of science disciplines and issues. Part of the role of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is to provide accessible information about radiation related issues

Radiation Basics

Learn about the basics of radiation science. This information is presented in an easy to understand format.

Radiation and Health Fact Sheets

Find out about the health effects of all types of radiation and how you can reduce your health risk.

Electricity and Health

Electrical power distribution and use generates both electric and magnetic fields. What are the effects?

Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) Literature Survey

The EMR literature survey provides monthly updates on published literature related to electromagnetic fields and health in the frequency range 0-300 GHz.

Mobile Telephones & Health

Mobile phone handsets and base station antennas produce electromagnetic radiation. What are the effects and how can you reduce your exposure?

Mobile Phone Base Station Survey 2007 - 11

ARPANSA is currently coordinating a survey of environmental radio frequency electromagnetic energy (RF EME) levels arising from mobile phone base station antennas.

ARPANSA Environmental EME Reports

Before mobile phone base stations are built or upgraded, the network operator (carrier) is required to produce a report that shows the predicted levels of electromagnetic energy (EME) around the new or upgraded facility.

Solar Ultraviolet Radiation

UV radiation from the sun and some artificial sources can be harmful to your skin and eyes. Australia has the world's highest incidence of skin cancer. What should you do to protect yourself?

Radioactive Waste Safety

Radioactive waste is transported and stored worldwide. Find out how this is done safely.


Radiation Protection Websites

Links to other websites are provided for research only and do not constitute endorsement by ARPANSA. Please read the information critically and make your own judgements about it's credibility.

Radiation Emergencies

ARPANSA is a significant contributor to emergency preparedness in Australia and the Asia/Pacific region.


Australian Radiation Incident Register (ARIR)

The ARIR collects reports of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation incidents from all jurisdictions and provides feedback and guidance on preventing and limiting the consequences of radiation accidents.

Electromagnetic Radiation Health Complaints Register

Australia's first centralised Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) Health Complaints Register will collect reports of health concerns related to possible EMR field exposures in the range of 0-300 GHz.

Survey of Residential Power Frequency Magnetic Fields

ARPANSA conducted a survey of power frequency magnetic fields in approximately 300 randomly selected homes in metropolitan Melbourne during 2005/2006.

Australian Solaria Regulation and Operator Training

ARPANSA is facilitating a national approach for training of solarium operators. Access the solarium operator course here.

Reporting A Safety Concern

Information on how to raise a concern about health or safety risks associated with the use of radiation.