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Welcome to Radon Awareness Week 2018
Welcome to Radon Awareness Week 2018 Exposure to radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and is responsible for over 1100 deaths in the UK every year. High levels of radon can be found in buildings of any type, size or location with occupants unaware of the potential danger unless a…
UK Radon Awareness Week
The UK Radon Awareness Week is coming soon… 5th – 11th November 2018 #Radonaware UK Radon Association
Workers’ Lungs Need Protecting Too
High levels of radon can be found in buildings of any type, not just homes, so there is legislation in place to ensure that employees are not exposed to unacceptable levels of radiation whilst at work. Employers are legally required to carry out risk assessments under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.…
Join The #LittleLungsUK Campaign
We’re delighted that so many people have already joined the #LittleLungsUK campaign to help us spread awareness of the dangers of childhood exposure to radon. You too can join the campaign; simply click here to print the logo then grab your camera and film your pledge. Don’t forget to tag @UKRadonAssoc on Twitter and use…
How Radon Affects Your Family – New Video
In this special video produced for the UK Radon Association, internationally renowned radiation biologist Dr Aaron Goodarzi explains how exposure to radon can cause DNA damage leading to lung cancer, and why protecting children from exposure to high levels of radon is particularly important.
Welcome to UK Radon Awareness Week 2017
Exposure to radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and is responsible for over 1100 deaths in the UK every year. High levels of radon can be found in buildings of any type, size or location with occupants unaware of the potential danger unless a specific test has been carried out.…
Employers – dont’ miss out radon in risk assessments
Prior risk assessments for radon should be carried out in all workplaces located in Radon Affected Areas as given by the indicative radon map. UK regulations states that employers must assess the risk from radon in their premises. Much more detailed information can be found here: Health and Safety Executive UK Radon Association Employer information…
Radon in education
Simple radon detectors using a radiation sensitive plastic and a used yoghurt pot can be used to measure radon in buildings or in the soil as part of teaching radioactivity or as part of exploring the natural environment around. Free plastic can be obtained from Track Analysis Systems Ltd as part of…
House buying and selling
Preparing a property to go on the market or looking to buy? The conveyancing documents related to buying or selling a house mentions radon, read through below diagram to see if a radon test is important. Download as pdf here buy_sell_raw16_final
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