Educating the public on the health implications of radon exposure
One of the main objectives of the Polish Radon Action Plan is to increase general awareness about radon exposure , and the detrimental impact it can have on health . Public knowledge about radon is gradually improving , however in Poland awareness about the long-term implications of radon exposure is extremely low when compared to other European countries .
To rectify this and to work alongside the action plan , the Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment in conjunction with the Atomic Forum Foundation ( a nongovernmental organization which includes scientists and science communicators ) has set up a large national educational project – The School Radon Map . This is the largest ever school radon mapping project of its kind .
Radonova at the forefront of the project
Working alongside other laboratories , Radonova has been invited to participate due to the high quality and reliability of its detectors that will used throughout the project .
In addition to providing measurement devices , Zuzanna Podgórska , Radonova ’ s local expert in radon measurements , has been assigned governance of the project and will be responsible for coordinating and managing measurements , making Radonova a leading partner of the School Radon Map .
Involving students in the project
The School Radon Map is a project involving students from 48 carefully selected high schools across the country . Under Zuzanna ’ s supervision , the students will be responsible for selecting the right measurement places for the detectors within facilities , as well as analyzing for additional factors that might affect the evaluation .
To assist the teams , the Atomic Forum Foundation will provide educational materials , handbooks , and detailed instructions about how to perform and understand radon measurements .