Regulatory Action - Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd.
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.
2011
December 20, 2011
Update on regulatory action issued to Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd.
On December 20, 2011, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) confirmed that Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd. complied with all the terms and conditions of the order issued to this company on October 5. The corrective measures implemented by Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd. were reviewed and found satisfactory by CNSC staff.
November 29, 2011
Update on regulatory action issued to Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd.
On November 29, 2011, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) confirmed that Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd. complied with all the terms and conditions of the order issued to this company on October 21. The corrective measures implemented by Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd. were reviewed and found satisfactory by CNSC staff.
October 27, 2011
Order to Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd.
On October 27, 2011, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced it has issued an order to Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd. on October 21, 2011.
Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd. is a company based in Burnaby, British Columbia, that provides non-destructive testing services to various industries. The company currently holds a CNSC licence to possess nuclear substances contained in industrial radiography exposure devices for the purpose of materials testing.
The order was issued following a CNSC inspection on October 21, 2011. The inspection revealed an inadequate level of access control to a particle accelerator area, and high radiation levels outside the external doors of the accelerator area. The order requires Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd. to immediately limit the usage of the accelerator and to take measures to restrict access to the facility when the accelerator is in operation.
The CNSC is implementing these control measures to ensure the health and safety of workers, the public and the environment.
October 11, 2011
Order to Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd.
On October 11, 2011, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced that it had issued an order to Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd. on October 5, 2011.
Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd. is a company based in Burnaby, British Columbia, that provides non-destructive testing services to various industries. The company currently holds a CNSC licence to possess nuclear substances contained in industrial radiography exposure devices for the purpose of materials testing.
The order was issued following a CNSC inspection on October 5, 2011. The inspection revealed that the company possesses an x-ray fluorescence analyzer, a device they were not authorized to possess. The order requires Stasuk Testing and Inspection Ltd. to put the device in storage, and either dispose of the device or take measures to obtain a valid licence immediately.
The storage of the device does not pose any immediate risk to the health and safety of workers, the public or the environment.
For more information
- Government-Wide Forward Regulatory Plans
- The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management
- The Red Tape Reduction Action Plan
- The Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council
To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians Web sites.