Regulatory Action - Bruce Power
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
June 18, 2010
Potential Alpha Exposure of Workers: CNSC Request pursuant to Subsection 12(2) of the General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations
Following analysis of the discovery of alpha contamination on the Bruce Restart Project, Bruce Power determined that some historical uptakes of alpha may have occurred in operating units involved in fuel handling.
Given the potential alpha exposure of workers, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has issued a request for corrective action pursuant to sub-section 12(2) of the General Nuclear Safety and Control Regulations for Bruce Power to take specific actions.
Read the letter (PDF)