Employer Responsibilities When it Comes to Radon Testing

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 […]

Do I Live in a Radon Affected Area?

September 28, 2024

Though radon isn’t on everyone’s radar, it’s important to understand what it is and in which environments that it may appear. Radon is undetectable without the correct testing methods and is a naturally occurring radioactive gas caused by the decay of small amounts of uranium that are present in the rocks and soils underneath us. […]

Do I Need to do a Radon Test Before Selling My Home?

September 27, 2024

When selling a home, there’s always a number of boxes to tick and concerns to address. One question that may come up is: ‘Do I need to test for radon before selling my home?’ If you’ve just come across radon for the first time, the topic can seem daunting. What exactly is radon? Do you […]

The Best Way to Test for Radon in Schools

August 1, 2024

When we think about keeping children safe at school, we often focus on things like playground safety or fire drills. But there’s another, less obvious threat that we need to be aware of: radon. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into buildings and accumulate to high concentrations. If exposed to radon […]

When Do I Need to Test for Radon?

July 16, 2024

If you’re wondering when you should test for radon, then you have likely heard of radon gas before. In short, radon is a radioactive gas produced from the natural decay of uranium found in all rocks and soils. Radon poses a particular risk to our health and is in fact the number one cause of […]

What Are the Symptoms of Too Much Radon Exposure?

July 11, 2024

Radon exposure is a significant health risk that often goes unnoticed due to its silent, odourless and colourless nature. Understanding the symptoms and risks associated with too much exposure to radon is crucial for protecting both your health and the health of those around you. At PropertECO, we’re here to help you understand the ways […]

Should I be Testing for Radon?

June 27, 2024

You may not have heard of it, but radon exists. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas caused by the decay of minute amounts of uranium that is present in the rocks and soils underneath us. As such, radon can be drawn into buildings from the ground by entering through cracks and gaps in the […]

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