October 27, 2020
Radon can affect any building in any location. This includes both homes and workplaces. Whilst it is a choice for a homeowner whether they wish to test for radon, there is a legal obligation for employers to assess potential hazards in their workplace. Under the Management of Health and Safety At Work Regulations 1999, all […]
Tags: Employers Guide to Radon, Radon Awareness Week, Radon Gas, Radon in Workplace, Radon Risk Assessment, Workplace Health and Safety Radon
November 7, 2016
UK Radon Awareness Week 2016 begins on Monday 7th November, coinciding with European Radon Day. Throughout the week, propertECO will be sharing information to increase awareness and understanding of radon gas, the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Responsible for around 2000 deaths in the UK every year, radon can be found in […]
Tags: European Radon Day, propertECO, Radon Gas, UK Radon Awareness Week
November 11, 2015
This UK Radon Awareness Week, propertECO are spreading the message not only about the risks of radon exposure, but also about the risks of employing the wrong contractor, or using the wrong equipment, to deal with a radon problem. Martin Freeman, Managing Director of propertECO said “We are very keen to promote not only awareness […]
Tags: Radon Awareness Week, Radon Contractor, Radon Experts, Radon Fan, Radon Gas, Radon mitigation, Radon Specialists, RadonAway
August 2, 2013
This month’s Building Engineer magazine, the official journal of the Association of Building Engineers features an article from propertECO about the need to consider radon under the Party Wall Act when converting a basement or cellar. When a cellar is converted or a new basement created in a neighbouring property, the disturbance to the […]
Tags: Basement Conversion, Building Engineer, Party Wall Act, Radon Gas
June 12, 2013
Radon specialists propertECO were recently invited to speak to members of the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) in Essex about the dangers of radon gas and employers’ responsibilities for carrying out radon risk assessments. Although the radon maps show that much of the county is a ‘lower risk’ area when it comes to […]
Tags: Radon Gas, Radon in Essex, Workplace Radon Risk Assessments
January 24, 2013
With homeowners and businesses making the most of what they’ve got by converting cellars or creating new basements, Martin Freeman of leading waterproofing and radon specialists PropertECO gives valuable advice about how to avoid future risks and design liabilities The stagnant, low-key property market has made moving a limited option for those wishing for increased […]
Tags: Basement Conversion, Basement Conversion Design, Basement Conversion Specialist, Cellar Conversion, Cellar Conversion Design, How to Convert Basement, propertECO, Radon Barrier, Radon Gas, Radon in Basement, Radon in Basement Conversion, Radon Membrane, Radon Venting System, Radon Waterproofing, Radvantage System, Safety Considerations for Basement Conversions, Test Basement for Radon, Type C Waterproofing
October 3, 2012
The message of the ‘Reduce Radon’ campaign was broadcast to hundreds of Bath’s top businesses at an awards ceremony held last week. UK Radon Tee World Trek co-ordinators, propertECO were delighted to secure the attention of the city’s business elite by promoting the need to test properties for the naturally occurring radioactive gas, radon. Bath is […]
Tags: Bath Business Awards, propertECO, Radon Gas, Radon in Bath, Radon Remediation, Radon Tee, Radon Test Kits, Radon Testing, Reduce Radon