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Workplace radon testing services UK wide
Our radon risk assessment service is designed to help you to meet your statutory obligations and safeguard staff working at your premises.
- Site Installation Visit
- Risk Assessment Report fully meeting HSE guidance
- Collection
- ISO17025 Accredited Laboratory Analysis
Our qualified and friendly team will visit your site to dynamically assess risks from radon exposure and install sufficient numbers of HSE approved passive monitors in the high risk areas of your premises. These discrete monitors stay in place for at least three months to enable us to measure the annual average concentration of radon in your workplace, meeting the HSE guidance. After three months, we collect the monitors and process these through the accredited laboratory. Your results are then presented in the form of a risk assessment alongside straightforward advice that fully meets your legal obligation under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and will give you clear advise on the application of the Ionising Radiation Regulations and any required mitigations.
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Our Radon levels testing method
Here’s how we help to detect radon in the workplace: We provide comprehensive radon testing using HSE approved equipment, ensuring accurate readings. If elevated levels are detected, we can help you to identify the right mitigation strategies to reduce risks and ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
Frequently asked questions
What is radon, and why should I be concerned about its presence in my workplace?
Radon is a natural gas that comes from rocks and soil. You can’t smell it, see it or taste it. Whilst it disperses outside in the open air and creates little risk, there is the possibility of radon levels building up inside workplaces, creating a health hazard for people using the workspace.
How does radon exposure in the workplace affect employees' health and safety?
If the concentration of radon is really high inside a building, it does pose a serious risk to health. In fact, health studies show that radon is responsible for 3–5% of all lung cancers in the UK – the second largest cause lung cancer.
Are there legal or regulatory requirements for radon testing in workplaces?
Yes. Just like other health and safety risks, the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations, require a radon risk assessment to be recorded if the building is classed as being inside a radon affected area or has an underground area or basement that is occupied for more than one hour a week. If levels of radon are high, its probable that the Ionising Radiation Regulations will then apply and the HSE will need to be notified. Radon is often overlooked but the regulations do apply.
What are the potential financial and operational impacts of radon contamination in a workplace?
This depends on the actual level of radon and it’s location. Usually, radon can be extracted before it enters the building by installing an active sump with a fan. In some cases positive ventilation systems might be required to reduce radon levels. In simple cases, sealing cracks in the floors or improving natural ventilation might be sufficient. So the cost really depends on the levels found and the construction of the building, which determines the best solution. Operationally, if high radon levels are found, the area might need to be temporarily isolated from use and the HSE should be notified.