A simulation to test McMaster University’s transportation emergency response plan was held in November 2023. Municipal emergency services and the university’s health physics team worked together to resolve the simulated incident as safely and quickly as possible.
In 2019, Canada became the first G7 country to request and host an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Emergency Preparedness Review (EPREV) mission. IAEA recognized that Canada was well prepared for nuclear emergencies and even exceeded some IAEA safety standards. They also suggested areas for improvement, which have since been addressed.
The most recent meeting of the Federal Provincial Territorial Radiation Protection Committee took place in October 2023. Learn more about the topics covered and presentations from federal members.
The International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) International Congress is a unique opportunity for radiation protection professionals from around the world to gather every four years to discuss common issues and solutions. As the use of radiation increases around the world, IRPA 16 will highlight the importance of a unified approach to the risks.
As most provinces and territories do not have formal waste control regulations addressing naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM), CRPA has established a NORM Task Group to support radiation professionals in NORM industries. Theys will be administering a three-day NORM Radiation Safety Officer Course this summer.
Grant Cubbon asks Brian Bewer, a radiation specialist at the Canadian Light Source, about his job and why he wanted to be CRPA(R) accredited. Brian talks about the knowledge he’s accumulated and the benefits of having a community of experienced radiation safety officers.
Jeff Fleming uses his last president’s message to encourage you to attend our annual conference this year in Edmonton, consider signing up for a professional development session, and support our corporate members.
This issue brings together expertise in an integral area of radiation protection—the continual process of emergency preparedness—with an article about emergency response drills conducted by McMaster University and University Health Network last fall and Canada’s Emergency Preparedness Review (EPREV) mission led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
