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Canadian Guideline for Radon in Indoor Air
Health Canada collaborated with the Federal Provincial Territorial Radiation Protection Committee (FPTRPC) to review the health risk from exposure to radon. The risk assessment is based on new scientific information and was the subject of broad public consultation. Using the risk assessment and feedback obtained from the public consultation, the Government of Canada is updating [...]
Cansar (Cancer Survivors Against Radon)
Cansar (Cancer Survivors Against Radon)
AARST (American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists)
AARST
American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists
AARST is a nonprofit, professional organization of members who are dedicated to the highest standard of excellence and ethical performance of radon measurement, radon mitigation and transfer of radon information for the benefit of members, consumers and the public at large.
http://www.aarst.org/
Australia - Government Standards
Australia
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), as part of the Health and Ageing Portfolio, is a Federal Government agency charged with responsibility for protecting the health and safety of people, and the environment, from the harmful effects of ionising and non ionising radiation
http://www.arpansa.gov.au/radiationprotection/Factsheets/is_radon.cfm
Ireland - Government Standards
Ireland
Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII)
High Radon Levels in Castleisland, Co. Kerry
The Institute conducted a National Radon Survey between 1992 and 1999. Radon measurements were completed in 11,319 homes throughout the country. On the basis of the survey, it is predicted that approximately 91,000 homes will have radon concentrations in excess of the national Reference [...]
United Kingdom - Government Standards
United Kingdom’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
HSE’s job is to protect people against risks to health or safety arising out of work activities.
Every day in the UK, all manner of radiation types are used in a diverse range of industrial, medical, research and communications applications and, although these have brought increasing prosperity to people living [...]
Canada - Government Standards
Canada’s New Government improves protection against hazardous chemicals
Health Canada is committed to raising awareness of radon and indoor air quality, the health effects of radon and the testing and remediation of dwellings in Canada. In this section, you will find the latest information on topics ranging from radon guidelines, radon fact sheets for both homes [...]
EPA in the USA
United States EPA
http://www.epa.gov/radon/
Testing For Radon Gas for Homeowners
For Homeowners
Any homeowner can simply and easily test for radon gas in their home. If you choose, you may also hire a professional company to perform a test for you.Choosing a Qualified Professional
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You may purchase test kits that give you instructions on where to place the test, under what conditions to test and [...]
Radon Causes Lung Cancer But How Do They Know That?
We’ve all heard that indoor radon exposure causes lung cancer. In fact US EPA says that radon induced lung cancer kills about 21,000 Americans each year. And, that it’s the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. But how do they know that? How exactly do scientists determine the health hazards associated with any particular material?
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