Radon guidance

Breathing in radon gas is recognised
as the second largest cause of lung
cancer in the UK, resulting in up to
2000 fatal cancers per year. Radon is
a naturally occurring radioactive gas
that can seep out of the ground and
collect within indoor workplaces.

The HSE and the Health Protection
Agency have developed maps of
areas likely to be affected and guid –
ance to help employers undertake
risk assessments of their workplaces.

Praxis42 has customers with
properties around the UK, many of
which are in areas affected by radon.

The company guides its customers
on their respon sibilities in under –
taking workplace risk assessments,
and when these must consider radon
alongside the more usual premises
and activity health and safety risks.