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  • Three important events in the history of radon

    The issue of radon exposure is a current health concern. Yet, the history of radon provides a broad retrospective of how this gas became recognized as a health hazard. Below are three historical events that contributed to research and awareness about the health-threatening effects of elevated radon levels.

  • Requirement for follow-up radon measurement during working hours before mitigation

    Since the introduction of the 2013/59/Euratom directive, many countries in Europe have started strengthening their national radon regulation, specifically for workplaces and public buildings. For example, introducing lower reference and action levels as well as protocols to ensure good practice when it comes to measuring radon. In this regard, Sweden, with its long tradition of radon measurement,

  • Radon High on the Agenda at European Conferences

    Over the next few months, Radonova will be represented at a number of key industry events as experts meet to discuss the latest trends and solutions in the field of radon. After months of in-person events not being permitted, the Summer of 2022 is shaping up to be an exciting time for the company with several key events taking place.
    From 27-29 September in Bergen, Radonova will be participatin

  • Radonova Showcases Innovative Radon Solutions at GARRM 2021

    Radonova recently attended the 15th International Workshop on the Geological Aspects of Radon Risk Mapping in Prague – GARRM 2021. The conference was the first of its kind since the start of the pandemic. On behalf of Radonova, Thomas Chauvin, Patrik Nôteberg, José-Luis Gutierrez Villanueva and Zuzanna Podgorska were at the event.
    The conference had two clear focuses – radon risk mapping and r

  • Frequently asked questions about radon measurement in workplaces

    We thought it would be helpful to answer some of the most common questions asked about radon measurement in workplaces.
    Radon and health risks
    Radon is a decomposition product from uranium found in our bedrock. Because it is gas, it can leak into buildings through the ground. Depending on the building's construction and ventilation system design, elevated levels of radon can be created in in

  • “It’s time the new Radiation Protection Act for workplaces is taken seriously”

    Sweden’s new Radiation Protection Act came into force on 1 June 2018. Now the country’s employers have to be aware of the radon levels in our workplaces. Employers also have to take action that may reasonably be required to tackle radon levels over the hygienic limit value of 200 Bq/m³. Johan Olsson of Radonova Laboratories describes his view of efforts to monitor radon in the workplace.