Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
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| Formed | February 5, 1999 |
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| Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Headquarters | Miranda, New South Wales |
| Motto | Protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation |
| Minister responsible | |
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| Parent department | Department of Health and Ageing |
| Website |
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The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is an Australian body that monitors and identifies solar radiation and nuclear radiation risks to the population of Australia.
It is identified as the main government body dealing with ionizing and non-ionizing radiation[1] and publishes material regarding radiation protection.[2]
The agency publishes daily solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) levels for many locations in Australia.[3]
It also sets Ultraviolet Protection Factor standards for protective clothing.[4]
See also
Notes
- ↑ Safety Websites. Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ↑ Radiation Protection. ARPANSA. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ↑ UV Index Data. ARPANSA. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ↑ About Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) Testing. ARPANSA. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
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