With 2020 nearly behind us, the wish for a happy new year has seldom been greater. The longing for a more normal everyday life is felt by us all. If we all pull together, we know that time will come! At Radonova, we want to take the opportunity to thank all of our customers and partners for working with us this year.
Due to recent changes in the Polish Atomic Law, following the implementation of 2013/59/EURATOM directive, a Radon Action Plan has been created this summer. To implement the action plan, the Polish government has allocated a significant budget to conduct a large radon survey across the country which will take place over the next 4 years. Other projects will also transpire over that period, includi
Radonova Laboratories has achieved excellent results in a comparative reference test carried out by the French state body IRSN (institute de Radioprotection et sureté nucléaire). Radonova participated in the test with its Radtrak2 detector – an alpha track detector used for long term measurement – and were awarded the best results of all participating companies.
In the current reference test,
We are at the beginning of the radon measurement season in most European countries, so we thought it would be helpful to provide some tips on how to reduce the risk of remeasurement. Bear in mind that the main cost involving radon measurement relates to the time it takes to place and collect radon detectors. Also take into account the cost of radon consultants in any remeasurement process. In the
This is a brief introduction to radon dosimetry which describes what it is and when and how to use it. It has been put together with the help of Radonova's radon laboratory experts. Feel free to contact them if you have any questions or want more detailed information.
What is the difference between conventional radon measurement and using a radon dosimeter?
Normally, when measuring for radon
Radon levels in a house can vary considerably over 24 hours, and will be
different depending on the day you take the measurement. However, if you
consider the possibility of being exposed to elevated radon levels over a 10 to
20 year period, then the risk of developing lung cancer increases. Therefore, don’t
worry about temporarily elevated radon levels just being above the limit value
of 2
The ongoing pandemic has changed the way in which we measure for radon worldwide. Here, the CEO of the world's largest radon laboratory Radonova, comments on the changes in the industry.
More important than ever to protect your lungs
In terms of public perceptions, Covid-19 has put public health issues at the forefront of everybody’s mind, and in regard to our radon laboratory interest in me
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
There are many different instruments to choose from nowadays. Prices for radon instruments vary widely, and they can cost from 300 € up to 15 000 €. Basically though, ‘you get what you pay for’. This means that there is no cheap, magical instrument that will work everywhere.
Major differences in capacity and function
Generally speaking, cheaper instruments have a smaller chamber and detector
To simplify radon measurement in workplaces, Radonova has developed new software which works with radon instruments to make it easier to measure and analyze radon levels during the working day.
“There is increased demand for both accredited long-term measurements at workplaces and radon measurements during working hours. In order to quickly obtain an annual average value and meet this need, Ra
When radon is being discussed, it frequently revolves around levels of radon in soil. This is not surprising. Radon leaking or being sucked from the ground is the cause of elevated indoor radon levels in 80 per cent of affected properties. However, it is important to note that radon content in the soil where the building is located, does not necessarily determine indoor radon levels. In most cases
Radon measurement is largely seasonal, with May being the peak. But even from October, there are many days when thousands of detectors are sent to customers and then returned for analysis. To cope with the peaks across the year, seasonal staff play a pivotal role in Radonova's ongoing operations. We had a chat with 25-year-old Melker Lindberg who is now finishing his first season at Radonova.
