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10 facts about nuclear power plant safety in Canada in 2016
10 facts about nuclear power plant safety in Canada in 2016
An infographic that showcases 10 facts about nuclear power plant safety in Canada in 2016
Radiation
Protection
Radioactive
Waste
Radioactive Substance
Transportation
Power
Generation
SCA
nuclear accidents with environmental or health consequences
in over 45 years of operation in Canada
0
regulator: the CNSC regulates all safety aspects
of nuclear power plant operation
1
safety and control areas evaluated
and publicly reported annually
14
operating power reactor units in Canada,
producing about 16% of the country’s
electricity
19
inspectors located at all sites to monitor,
inspect and ensure safe operation
37
samples collected in water, air, soil, and
food for CNSC’s Independent Environmental
Monitoring Program, in addition to regular
monitoring
73
CNSC staff involved in
the oversight of nuclear
power plant safety
+
200
inspections conducted by
Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission (CNSC) inspectors
4,589
safety tests performed
to ensure system
integrity, quality
and reliability
49,534
hours of operation at all Canadian
nuclear power plants
137,184
Facts
about Canada’s
nuclear power plant
safety in 2016
BY
THE
NUMBERS
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Date modified:
2017-09-12
