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Radon gas and its decay products exhibit radioactivity of natural origin. This gas can come from the rocks, the soil and the water. It can enter homes through cracks, holes or the construction material itself, being able to accumulate inside, but being invisible and odourless.
The noble gas radioactive radon (222Rn) is generated generated in nature due to the chain of disintegration of 238U.
In indoor enclosures, the variation in radon concentration is influenced by environmental conditions and radon inputs from soil and building materials.
Epidemiological studies show a clear correlation between inhalation of short-lived radon progeny and increased risk of developing lung cancer.
Study of radon gas in buildings
Collaboration between ACPRO and the Council of Barcelona in the study of radon gas in the municipal buildings of Masnou (El Maresme, Barcelona)
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Radon gas in workplaces
Radon gas is a colourless, odourless, tasteless radioactive gas that forms naturally in the earth’s crust. odourless and tasteless, which is formed naturally from the radioactive transformation of uranium. a13> the radioactive transformation of the uranium present in the Earth’s crust. It can accumulate in enclosed spaces such as homes, buildings and places of work. Prolonged exposure to radon at high levels is associated with an a9> increase in the risk of lung cancer. To ensure the safety of workers in places where they are exposed to the risk of electric shock, the following measures must be taken: a3> the workers in places where there could be an accumulation of radon, it is important to carry out measurement and monitoring campaigns.
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Royal Decree 1029/2022 regulates exposure to radon gas in workplaces, identifying those that require a mandatory radon exposure assessment:
Radon gas in the Technical Building Code (CTE)
Radon gas is a colourless, odourless, tasteless radioactive gas that forms naturally in the earth’s crust. odourless and tasteless, which is formed naturally from the radioactive transformation of uranium. a13> the radioactive transformation of the uranium present in the Earth’s crust. It can accumulate in enclosed spaces such as homes, buildings and places of work. The CTE contemplates a series of measures to promote/facilitate/encourage that homes, both renovated and newly built buildings, comply with the requirements for health in relation to radon gas. We offer a range of services to provide support to companies in the construction sector:
Contact us for advice on how to comply with the CTE in relation to radon gas;
Estimation of annual doses
Carried out mainly based on the concentrations measured and the coefficients of dose.
Main parameters involved in going from air concentrations to estimated dose:
Remediation measures
Depending on the concentration found there are different options for reducing the concentration of radon.
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