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Information on radon and reports from the Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE).
This report (HPA-RPD-033) is a radon atlas showing the bands of radon risk in each 1 kilometre grid square of England and Wales.
This report (RCE-15) provides advice on the limitation of exposure of the population to radon, and its decay products, in buildings.
Evaluation of the results of international intercomparisons of passive radon detectors carried out in 2016.
This consultation invites feedback on the draft updated National Radon Action Plan (NRAP), which addresses the health risks from public exposure to radon.
This report considers the results of an intercomparison conducted in 2021, in which 31 laboratories from 14 countries submitted 39 sets of detectors.
This report (PHE-CRCE-032) provides a summary of radon measurements made in homes in England between 1980 and 2015.
This report (PHE-CRCE-036) evaluates the results of international intercomparisons of passive radon detectors carried out in 2015.
Report evaluating the results of the 2017 intercomparison exercise conducted by Public Health England.
This report (HPA-CRCE-019) presents scientific evidence about the performance range of techniques for reducing high levels of radon in UK homes.
PHE's Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards provides radiological protection advice, services and training.
This report considers the results of an intercomparison conducted in 2020, in which 31 laboratories from 14 countries submitted 39 sets of detectors.
This AGIR report (RCE-11) reviews the evidence of the effects of exposure to radon, and its decay products, on health.
The NRAP describes the national radon strategy and arrangements for managing exposure to radon in homes and workplaces.
Report that provides an update on occupancy factors for UK homes, to better assess potential exposure from indoor radon.
This report considers the results of an intercomparison conducted in 2018, in which 26 laboratories from 12 countries submitted 30 sets of detectors.
This report considers the results of an intercomparison, conducted in 2019, in which 25 laboratories from 13 countries submitted 29 sets of detectors.
Validation scheme for organisations supplying passive radon detectors to prove their competence in measuring radon levels.
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