by Margaret HendersonThe Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services advises that Nebraska has a very high incidence of elevated radon levels in homes. Half of the tests taken have had results greater than the recommended action level of 4 pCi/L.
In order to aid the public in understanding the…
A new IAEA Safety Report entitled “Design and Conduct of Indoor Radon Surveys” is now available.This Safety Report SR98, jointly sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency and the World Health Organization, draws on the requirements of international standards and the recommendations of inte…
by Margaret HendersonCalifornia Department of Public Health Indoor Radon Program features resources for health care providers regarding radon exposure and health consequences. The Program encourages physicians to ask their patients about radon exposure and testing.
A link is given for Breathing Easi…
by Margaret HendersonKansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Radon Program has published its August 2019 Kansas Radon Newsletter. The Newsletter provides information and current events, including a notice on the International Radon Symposium (held early September in Denver). Announcements…
You are cordially invited to attend the EPA Region 8 Radon Stakeholders’ Meeting. The first day of the meeting will focus on topics related to those who have a stake in protecting the public from exposure to radon in their homes, schools, and businesses. The second day will offer continuing educatio…
by Margaret HendersonIdaho Department of Health and Welfare, Indoor Environment Program has Idaho Resources for Educators that include information about radon. https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/EnvironmentalHealth/IndoorEnvironment/Radon/tabid/939/Default.aspx
A PowerPoint presentation of 27…