IRMA Workshop– Protocols for radon measurements in workplaces
The International Radon Measurement Association (IRMA) will run a half-day session on measurements in the workplace environment.
Radon measurements in the workplace is part of the risk assessment that employers must do as part of the Health and Safety regulation and it is therefore important to understand how to measure correctly in terms of choice of monitor and the particular environment in question.
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22nd Mar
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Welcome and registration |
2:00pm - 2:10pm
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22nd Mar
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The IRMA Guidelines for radon measurements in the workplace |
2:10pm - 2:40pm
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22nd Mar
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Radon measurements in workplaces across Europe |
2:40pm - 3:10pm
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22nd Mar
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Measurements with Electronic Radon Integrated Detectors- what we need to know |
3:10pm - 3:40pm
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22nd Mar
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Radon measurements and compliance with the IRRs |
3:40pm - 4:10pm
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22nd Mar
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Networking Drinks Reception for all delegates, speakers and exhibitors |
8:30pm - 9:30pm
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UKRA Radon Symposium
This years event will be cover a range of topics relating to radon and for the community working with radon.
Presentations includes contributions from the UK Health and Security Agency (UKSHA) on their new radon maps, updates from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on their push for measurements in schools and the latest research into the health effects from exposure to radon. Presenters will also cover radon in the build environment, namely in energy efficient buildings and also the implications of the new radon maps for house builders in the middle of a development and who are caught between the BR211 guidance and a change of radon potential on site.
Our final group of presentations will touch on larger scale surveys for landlords like housing associations. The practicalities of organising a radon survey for a housing stock, along with the solutions to issues like the rising energy cost, when a radon fan needs to be installed to mitigate for radon above the action level.
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23rd Mar
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Welcome |
9:30am - 9:35am
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23rd Mar
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Radon in our homes: The science behind the danger |
9:35am - 10:15am
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23rd Mar
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The new radon maps; what’s changed? |
10:15am - 11:00am
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23rd Mar
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Coffee break |
11:00am - 11:30am
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23rd Mar
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Radon, childhood leukaemia and cancers other than lung |
11:30am - 12:00pm
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23rd Mar
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Tackling Radon in Schools – Campaign Update from HSE |
12:00pm - 12:30pm
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23rd Mar
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Lunch |
12:30pm - 1:30pm
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23rd Mar
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Modern energy efficient buildings – is radon the elephant in the room? |
1:30pm - 2:00pm
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23rd Mar
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Impact of the updated radon maps on new construction – update on BR211 guidance |
2:00pm - 2:45pm
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23rd Mar
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Coffee break |
2:45pm - 3:15pm
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23rd Mar
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Housing associations: the dilemma with radon, rising energy costs and responsibility |
3:15pm - 4:30pm
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23rd Mar
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Closing and goodbye |
4:30pm - 4:40pm
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