January 21, 2025
Local authorities and housing associations are tasked with maintaining safe environments for employees, tenants and the public. Among the many health and safety concerns they face, radon is a hazard that’s often overlooked but can have serious implications. Here’s a comprehensive guide to understanding radon, your responsibilities and how to manage risks effectively. What […]
January 9, 2025
Being a landlord comes with a laundry list of responsibilities: ensuring the roof doesn’t leak, that drains flow freely and the boiler is working smoothly. Radon testing is yet another to add to that list, but luckily, it’s easy, simple and surprisingly affordable. However, radon is not as visible as a leaky pipe. Radon is […]
December 19, 2024
At PropertECO, we’ve been fully embracing the Christmas spirit this year and thought it would be fun to give a radon twist to the classic 12 Days of Christmas song! While radon testing and mitigation is serious business, we all deserve a bit of festive fun and relaxation over the holidays. So, to keep things […]
December 10, 2024
As we approach January 1st, 2025, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) will mark a significant milestone: 50 years of ensuring safer workplaces across the UK. The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, the benchmark for workplace health and safety legislation, provided the framework for establishing the HSE, an organisation charged with overseeing the […]
November 6, 2024
Welcome to Radon Awareness Week 2024! This week is all about raising awareness around radon – a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can have serious health implications if left undetected. At PropertECO, we’re committed to making sure homes, schools and workplaces are safe from radon exposure. Whether you’ve been hearing about radon for years or […]
October 28, 2024
When it comes to ensuring a safe and healthy home environment, many of us take essential steps like installing carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, smoke alarms, and promoting healthy eating and regular exercise. However, one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked is testing for radon. This invisible, odourless gas can pose significant health risks, making it […]
October 24, 2024
In July 2023, a school in Somerset was fined £50,000 for exposing its pupils, staff and other building users to up to 14 times the legal limit of radon. Although the school had been aware of its radon issue since 2007, the court found that the school had failed to carry out adequate monitoring or […]