Regulatory Action - Acuren Group
Under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and associated regulations, various levels of regulatory action can be taken by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment.
2010
April 28, 2010
Update to regulatory action issued on January 13, 2010 to Acuren Group Inc.
On April 28, 2010, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) closed the order issued to Acuren Group Inc. on January 13, 2010. The CNSC has confirmed that the company has taken actions to address the items of non-compliance originally identified during an inspection. Training has been provided to staff, and a number of radiation safety bulletins have been distributed to emphasize the necessary safe work practices required under the Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations. In addition, Acuren Group Inc. reviewed the findings of the CNSC Inspection and Order and has terminated the employment of both certified exposure device operators involved in the inspection.
January 13, 2010
Order to Acuren Group Inc.
On January 13, 2010 the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission issued an order to Acuren Group Inc., a nondestructive testing (NDT) inspection and materials engineering firm in Alberta. The order required the removal of two certified exposure device operators (CEDOs) from all radiography operations using an exposure device until Acuren can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the CNSC, that these operators will no longer present a risk to the health and safety of persons.
The order was issued as a result of the CEDOs conducting radiography operations in Fort McMurray without the use of a radiation survey meter, without sufficient safety barriers and warning signs, as well as missing required documentation.