Cancer Research UK: Lung Cancer is Not Just A Smoker’s Disease

July 19, 2013

The Chief Executive of Cancer Research UK has stated that lung cancer should no longer be seen as just a ‘smoker’s disease’ because research shows that one in five new lung cancer cases have nothing to do with smoking. The Telegraph reports that Dr Harpal Kumar, the charity’s chief executive, said  “It is not so […]

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Putting Radon Levels into Perspective

July 16, 2013

With tricky terminology getting your head around the realities of radon is no mean feat, let us put it into perspective for you so you know the real risks.

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New Areas of Scotland Now Designated as Radon Affected Areas

July 11, 2013

High levels of radon gas have been identified in certain areas of Scotland that were previously considered low risk, proper testing is the only way to be sure.

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Radon Awareness Seminar For IOSH Members in North West

July 10, 2013

  UK radon experts propertECO were recently invited to speak at the IOSH Manchester & North West Districts’ annual conference, held near Preston, Lancashire. Over 100 health & safety professionals attended and heard propertECO speak about the dangers of radon gas and the requirement for employers to carry out radon risk assessments. After the seminar, […]

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European Radon Meeting Supports Radon Tee Campaign

July 2, 2013

When UK radon specialists, propertECO, attended a recent European conference in Belgium, the ‘Reduce Radon’ T-shirt was used to help further spread the message about radon. The conference was part of the ROOMS programme (Radon Outcomes on Mitigation Solutions), which is held annually to enable experts from around Europe to exchange information and experiences on […]

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Employers: What You Need To Know About Radon Testing At Work

July 1, 2013

Legislation has existed for over 20 years in the UK to help keep workers safe and protected from the adverse affects of radon gas, know your levels to stay safe.

Have you seen our radon videos?

June 24, 2013

  With the help of our friends at Wyzowl, we’ve created a series of short videos to help explain everything you need to know about radon. Ever found yourself wondering “What is Radon and Why Should I Care?” Then this video is for you:   Now you understand the issues surrounding radon, you’d like to […]

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