Maintaining the safety of the public and our employees is our number one priority. At Ontario Power Generation (OPG), our Nuclear Safety Systems provide layers of protection, including rapid shut-down capabilities and multiple redundancies.
Explore OPG’s Safety Systems to see how Ontarians are protected.
Canadian reactor safety
The Canadian approach to reactor safety is “Defense in Depth.”
This means reactors use both technological and operational safety measures to lessen the chance of an accident and, should an accident occur, reduce the possibility of impact on employees and the public.
- Every OPG station features rapid shutdown systems to stop a chain reaction in seconds.
- OPG’s safety systems are independent from the rest of the plant.
- Each key safety component has three backups.
- Containment systems are designed to lock harmful radiation within the facility.
OPG’s commitment to safety is also a commitment to the future of Ontario and the communities around our projects.
Defense in depth: Pickering Generating Station
Explore the safety plan in place at OPG’s Pickering GS.
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