Limitation of human exposure to radon advice from the Health Protection Agency [electronic resource]
Language: English Series: Documents of the Health Protection Agency ; RCE-15, July 2010Publication details: [S.l.] HPA 2010Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: New advice on radon gas is issued by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). The action level of gas is being retained at 200 becquerels per cubic metre (Bq m-3) but a new target level of 100 Bq m-3 is being introduced. This new target level is proposed because scientist are more aware of the risks posed with exposure to radon below 200 Bq m-3 and the remediation measures are now more effective.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 150466-2001 |
New advice on radon gas is issued by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). The action level of gas is being retained at 200 becquerels per cubic metre (Bq m-3) but a new target level of 100 Bq m-3 is being introduced. This new target level is proposed because scientist are more aware of the risks posed with exposure to radon below 200 Bq m-3 and the remediation measures are now more effective.