Expert Interview with David Lenden, Director of RPmatters
In this Expert Interview we talk to David Lenden, Director of RPmatters – a UK business dedicated to providing radiation protection advice and support across the UK.
Topics: Environment
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Canadian Provinces 2nd most radon-exposed populations on Earth claims latest research
A University of Calgary-led study has found that the Western North American Prairie provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan are the 2nd most radon-exposed populations on Earth, just behind Poland. The study was based on testing 11,727 residential buildings throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan.
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Alberta and Saskatchewan 2nd most radon-exposed populations on Earth claims latest research
A University of Calgary-led study has found that the Western North American Prairie provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan are the 2nd most radon-exposed populations on Earth.
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Radonova launches Polish division, reinforcing European expansion strategy
The new division will be headed up by Zuzanna Podgórska – an experienced specialist in radon dosimetry who is well versed on local conditions and requirements.
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Expert Interview with Weston Jacques, Executive Director of Evict Radon
In this Expert Interview we talk to Weston Jacques, Executive Director of Evict Radon – a new non-profit organization dedicated to radon awareness and testing across Canada via a University of Calgary research study. During our conversation, Weston discusses the evolution of the Evict Radon campaign and how it is expanding this year…
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Take Action on Radon and Radonova Collaborate on 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge
Radonova is partnering with Take Action on Radon to supply Radtrak² radon gas detectors for the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge.
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Canon Business Center Conducts Reliable and Effective Radon Measurement in the Workplace
In order to comply with the EU's new Radiation Protection Directive, a new Radiation Protection Act came into force in 2018. This means that for the first time, the issue of exposure and measurement of radon in both workplaces and homes is included in different European countries Radiation Protection Acts.
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Expert Interview with Dr. Aaron Goodarzi – The Global Fight Against Radon
In this expert interview, we talk to Dr. Aaron Goodarzi, the Canada Research Chair for Radiation Exposure Disease, about the dangers of radon exposure.
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Odd Magne Solheim Appointed for Radonova's Norway Expansion
The investment in Norway is part of Radonova's wider plans to enhance its international presence as many regions across the world become increasingly affected by stringent requirements for measuring radon in homes and workplaces.
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Introducing MARKUS 10 – Measuring Radon Content in Soil
As part of a wider strategic growth initiative, Radonova acquired the radon measurement instrument division of Gammadata Instruments earlier this year. Here we take a more in-depth look at MARKUS 10, one of the state-of-the-art radon monitors developed and manufactured by Gammadata, a portable, battery-powered precision instrument for determining radon content in soil.
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Radon Community Gathers in Denver for Annual Symposium
Radonova reflects on the hugely successful 33rd Annual 2019 International Radon Symposium and Trade Show, hosted by the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technicians (AARST).
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Radonova Signs Danish Partner Agreement with RadonHuset
Radonova Laboratories has signed a partnership agreement with Denmark's leading radon measurement company, RadonHuset, which will enable Radonova to deliver radon detectors to RadonHuset's customers.
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Radonova and Durridge partnership brings RAD7 radon and thoron detector closer to European customers
Radonova Laboratories and Durridge have signed a reseller agreement where Radonova will make the Durridge RAD7 radon and thoron detector available to the European market.
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Accreditation guarantees accurate radon measurement
Accreditation guarantees the quality of a radon measurement, in part because the laboratory's measurement processes are regularly checked by independent organizations. The definition of an accredited radon measurement is a measurement obtained using radon detectors from a laboratory which is accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 and follows the instructions that accompany the detectors.
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Measuring radon in water – Radonova gets top marks in EU test
Radonova Laboratories has achieved excellent results in the comparative EU test “REM 2018”. The test measures the incidence of radon in water and compares participating laboratories’ analytical results with a reference value. Radonova’s analysis had an average deviation of 3.1 per cent in relation to the reference value. Deviations up to 15 per cent are judged to be an acceptable result.
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Radonova Launches Full-Service Charcoal Radon Test Solution
Radonova has released a new product, Radonova QuickScreen, to widen its portfolio of radon measurement technologies.
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Radonova Leads the Way in Progressing Radon Testing Research and Innovation
Radonova was honoured to be the title sponsor of the invitation-only inaugural RAPID Workshop held in Calgary on June 3/4
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How many radon detectors are needed to measure a workplace?
Since the EU's new radiation protection directive (2013/59/Euratom) came into force in 2018, it is mandatory that employers should be aware of radon levels in the workplace. The new directive has entailed new national laws in member states, which has resulted in an increasing number of workplaces measuring radon levels.
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Radiation measurement: from timber to wild boar
Radonova’s story begins in 1986 when a group of researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden were commissioned to measure the radioactive fallout from the Chernobyl accident in Sweden and beyond. Each year Radonova carries out a large number of radiation measurements on everything from wild game meat to timber. Our customers are authorities, private individuals and companies.
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Busy Times in the Radonova Lab – Nearly 30,000 Detectors Analyzed in One Week
May always equates to a seasonal peak for Radonova. This year, the world's leading radon laboratory beat previous records for the number of detectors analyzed in one week.
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