Visqueen is pledging its ongoing commitment to raising awareness
of the dangers of radon as part of this year’s UK Radon Awareness Week (4-10
November 2019).
Run by the UK Radon Association, in partnership with Public Health
England (PHE), UK Radon Awareness Week aims to help improve understanding of
the deadly gas and reduce the risk of exposure in UK homes and workplaces.
A member of the UK Radon Association, Visqueen has expert
knowledge of the issues caused by radon and provides pre and post build
solutions to help mitigate the threat. In addition, Visqueen provides an
extensive training programme to ensure architects, specifiers and contractors
are fully up to speed on national standards, correct specification and products
available when it comes to radon protection systems.
Nik Ullfors, National Technical Manager for Visqueen, commented:
“Despite being the second leading cause of lung cancer in the UK after tobacco
smoking, the radioactive gas radon remains largely unknown. These numbers are
very concerning and highlight the fact that we need to do more to raise
awareness of the dangers of radon.
“The construction industry takes the issue of radon very seriously
as it aims to build the safest homes and work places possible. At Visqueen, we
wholeheartedly support this as we constantly strive to provide the best
training and solutions to architects, specifiers and contractors to ensure
radon is factored in to every building design and the necessary protection
systems are installed.
“I would urge all homeowners, landlords and employers to purchase
a radon test kit, which are inexpensive, easy to use and can be ordered online,
to make sure they aren’t at risk from radon. If elevated radon levels are
found, contact a radon remediation specialist to design and install a
mitigation system.”
Key facts:
- Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung
cancer in the UK, after tobacco smoking
- Radon is the single biggest
source of radiation exposure to the UK population in homes and workplaces
- Some radon is present in all
homes, but the only way to find out if you are at risk is to carry out a
test
To check radon-affected areas of the UK, visit the
interactive radon map here https://www.ukradon.org/information/ukmaps.
