Radon monitoring for maintained schools and corporate buildings is now organised by the Somerset Council Property department using an external contractor. More information can be found in the updated Radon Policy
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Somerset Council (SC) ensures that radon is managed correctly within all SC owned properties and that Premises Managers are aware of the requirements needed to manage radon in areas with elevated radon levels.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, if inhaled in sufficient quantities over a period of time, may cause serious harm to health, specifically an increased risk of lung cancer.
Many parts of Somerset are located in radon affected areas, which are areas where there is an increased likelihood of elevated radon levels being present. Many of our buildings and other premises that we use must therefore be monitored, to identify the potential risks from radon. Where necessary, remediation is carried out in order to reduce the risk to the health of employees and others who may be present. There are two main remediation techniques available for lowering radon levels: installing a radon sump or introducing positive pressure to the air within the property.
SC is committed to reducing exposure to radon gas that could be inhaled and cause serious harm to health. The SC Property department will contact maintained schools and corporate premises managers when monitoring is due.
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