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HEALTH & SAFETY: RADON PROTECTION SPECIAL

long term radon exposure, occupational

range of stakeholders. Whilst similar cam-

exposure to radon, radon in buildings with

paigns having been running for many

basements and the latest guidance on radon

years in other countries, this is the first

protection for new buildings. A panel of

campaign of its kind in the UK and will

expert international speakers has been

become an annual event.

secured, and more details will be released
in the coming weeks.

UK Radon Association passionately
believes that effective risk communication

The Symposium is open to members

is the key to cutting the number of avoid-

and non-members to attend, and will be of

able lung cancer cases caused by radon

particular interest to those involved in the

each year. From the general public to

fields of indoor air quality, radiation pro-

employers, healthcare professionals to

tection and healthcare.

those in the construction industry, the

The UK Radon Association also works
hard to raise awareness of radon and pro-

more awareness that is generated, the
more lives will be saved.

vide easy-to-understand information on the

A new website, www.radonweek.co.uk

subject. Many people are still unaware of

has been launched making it easy for peo-

radon, or that the air they breathe on a

ple to download a number of resources,

daily basis in their home or workplace

such as posters, videos and infographics

could be silently harming them.

which can be shared with friends, family

UK Radon Awareness week is an initia-

and colleagues.

tive being run by UK Radon Association
in collaboration with Public Health
England and BRE Academy that aims to
raise awareness of radon amongst a wide

For more information,
visit www.rad