The following information bulletin is in accordance with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ (CNL) ongoing commitment to voluntary public disclosure of events related to the Whiteshell Laboratories site.
Whiteshell, December 6, 2023 – CNL has restarted some non-essential work at Whiteshell Laboratories. All site-based staff and contractors returned to work the week of December 6, following a period of reduced operations.
As described in the Community Bulletin issued May 9, 2023, CNL paused all non-essential work at the site to address gaps in the fire response program. Since then, CNL has completed a thorough review of the Fire and Emergency Management program for the site. A number of substantial improvements have been implemented, including a more comprehensive training program for firefighting and rescue operations, the addition of a new, advanced-technology fire truck, and strengthened collaboration with the local Pinawa Fire Department.
CNL is taking a phased approach to the restart of non-essential work, beginning with the resumption of preventive and corrective maintenance work and activities that are low hazard and less complex.
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CNL Contact:
Philip Kompass
Director, Corporate Communications
1-866-886-2325
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