Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials on Oil and Gas Sites
Author: Don Garvey, CIH, CSP, CHMM
Occupational Health & Safety (June 2014)
Read the full article: http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2014/06/01/Technologically-Enhanced-Naturally-Occurring-Radioactive-Materials-on-Oil-and-Gas-Sites.aspx?Page=1
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The Centers for Disease Control's "Quick Reports" section provides information on the radium content in drinking water. Information available includes:
Promising Practices Brief: How to Reduce Radon in Homes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently posted a brief about radon policy on its website: http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/prevention/policies_practices/radon/
This brief offers a valuable summary of existing radon policies. Visit the above web link to view the brief and related resources about radon, radon testing, and mitigation.
Radon Control Activities for Lung Cancer Prevention in National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Plans, 2005-2011
Authors: Neri, A., Stewart, S., Angell, W. (2013)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy, Volume 10, 1-9.
Read the full article: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2013/pdf/12_0337.pdf
The Vermont Department of Health's Agency of Human Services conducts environmental health tracking to better understand the relationship between human and environmental health.
The Department of Health has developed the Vermont Radon, Smoking & Lung Cancer Data Explorer enables Vermonters to discover information about radon, smoking, and lung cancer risks (and the relationships among these three risks) in their communities.
Do Granite Countertops Emit Radon? (And Other Radon FAQs)
Author: Paul Hammerbeck for The Allstate Blog: Home Safety & Security, January 15, 2014.
Read the full online resource here: http://blog.allstate.com/radon-granite-countertops/
New data reveals all of Colorado at high risk for radon
The attached document was released by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on March 31, 2014. The news release begins by explaining that Colorado counties previously considered to be at moderate risk for radon exposure have been upgraded to high-risk, which means that all 64 Colorado counties are now categorized as being at high risk for radon.
Please see the attached document to read further.
Lungevity.org's "About Lung Cancer" webpage provides valuable statistics and background information on lung cancer. The webpage also encourages readers to reduce their risk of lung cancer by reducing their exposure to various carcinogenic contaminants, including radon.
View this online resource here: events.lungevity.org/site/PageServer?pagename=v2_AboutLungCancer
Peto, J. (2011). That lung cancer incidence falls in ex-smokers: misconceptions 2. British Journal of Cancer, 104(3): 389.
In September 2013, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a revised version of its Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon.
The guide answers important questions about radon and lung cancer risk. It also answers questions about radon testing for anyone buying or selling a home.
View this resource online: http://www.epa.gov/radon/pdfs/hmbuygud.pdf
