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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

Written on January 18, 2009 | Posted in Australia, Government Standards | No comment

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 [...]

Written on January 16, 2009 | Posted in Around the World, Australia, Canada, How to Test for Radon, Ireland, USA, United Kingdom | No comment

Does Radon Really Cause Lung Cancer? The Truth About Lung Cancer for Non-Smokers

There has been much in the news lately about the link between radon and lung cancer. The untimely death of Dana Reeves earlier this year compels us to find out what led to her death and begs the question “Was there something in the air?”

Written on January 16, 2009 | Posted in Australia, Canada, Health Studies, Ireland, Radon Resources & Information, USA, United Kingdom | No comment

Did You Pass A Radon Test After Using a Short Term Radon Test Kit?

After sending your short term radon test kit in for analysis you will receive a results report. If you live in the USA your short term radon test kit results will be reported in units called picocuries per liter (pCi/l). If you live outside of the USA your short term radon test kit results will be reported in Becquerels per cubic meter (Bq/m-3).

Written on January 16, 2009 | Posted in Around the World, Australia, Canada, How to Test for Radon, Ireland, Testing Kits & Monitors, USA, United Kingdom | No comment

How to do a Radon Inspection on a House You Are Buying A Step by Step Radon Home Inspection Guide

When performing a do-it-yourself radon home inspection, it’s very important to follow the instructions that come with the radon inspection test kits. If you are doing a radon home inspection on a house you are planning to buy, then you will need to follow a few extra procedures to insure that your results are accurate.

Written on January 16, 2009 | Posted in Around the World, Australia, Canada, How to Test for Radon, Ireland, Real Estate, USA, United Kingdom | No comment

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