Radon Detection and Monitoring - dealing with a problem that’s invisible and potentially life-threatening.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas; it is colourless and odourless but can have serious health implications. The main danger from high radon exposure is an increased risk of lung cancer. Radon is the single largest source of radiation exposure for most people. Studies have linked breathing high concentrations of radon with lung cancer. Radon is linked with approximately 1,100 lung cancer deaths each year in the UK, and is estimated to be responsible for 10% of lung cancer deaths in the UK. It is the second most frequent cause of lung cancer next to smoking. And the number one cause for non-smokers. According to the Swedish Radiation Protection Institute the hazard risk of radon gas radiation far outweighs that of the Chernobyl incident. It’s plain to see why dependable radon detection and radon monitoring services, such as the comprehensive radon services provided by the experts at Earth Environmental and Geotechnical , is highly important to developers....