PPT-INDOOR RADON CONCENTRATIONS AND LOCAL GEOLOGY: A CASE STUDY

NIGERIA Deborah Esan RNRMRPHNBNScMPH 30 th September 2014 Outline Introduction Project Objectives Methodology Result Discussion Conclusions Introduction Epidemiological studies have shown a clear link between high radon levels and incidence of lung cancer . 101 & Testing. Twa-le Abrahamson-Swan. Spokane Tribal Air Quality Department. 509-626-4403 . twalea@spokanetribe.com. www.epa.gov/radon. Superfund Site: Midnite Uranium Mine. Contaminants: radionuclides and heavy metals in acid mine drainage, radioactive decay, and particulate transport in air, surface water, and groundwater. . A Dangerous Beauty. Abdullah . Alutaibi. A beautiful element. Marie Curie and other scientists discovered that radon glows, and it was quickly used for new forms of lighting such as illuminated paint. One artist planned to light up an entire stage and dancers with the glowing radon paint. Although the element was first put to utilitarian uses and medical applications, there was a very real beauty in its effect that people could not help but admire. The image above illustrates the complex, almost dream-like beauty natural to radon. . . Problems. Bruce Snead. MURC and NRPS at KSU. May 23, 2012. Because they suck……The Predominant Driving Force is Building Induced Soil Suction. Buildings can create vacuums that will draw in soil gas. Barcey T. Levy, Cynthia Wolff, Jeanette Daly, Yinghui Xu, . Lori Heeren, Paul Niles, Heather . Morehead. October 11, 2013. Iowa Cancer Summit. University of Iowa. Departments of Family Medicine and Epidemiology. and . Radon Testing Do’s and Don'ts. Alton, Illinois. October 23, 2015. What is Radon?. Radon is a naturally occurring, . colorless. , . odorless. , and . tasteless. . radioactive. soil gas. When uranium, radium & thorium break down through natural "decay" in the soil, rock & water - radon gas gets into the air that we breathe . Rob Wellens. OEWG Meeting . . 11 November 2014. Topics covered. There are four areas of proposed change:. Separate dose recording. Introduction of a “time integrated radon exposure value”. Annual average, not a 24 . “Civilization exists by geologic consent” -Will Durant. Where are the world’s great cities located and why?. Why are Earliest Humans Here?. East African Rift. Water. Animals. Preservation of fossils. ™. Proposed Performance & Listing Criteria For Professional Radon Measurement Devices. Presented by: Michael . LaFontaine. , P. Phys. . C-NRPP Lead Auditor, Technical Evaluations & QA. The 2017 International Radon Symposium. Mid-Atlantic States Radiation Conference. September 19, 2018. Targeted Survey. leads to HIGH HOMES. Denise Bleiler. Radiation Protection Program Supervisor . Patrick McDonnell, Secretary. Tom Wolf, Governor. Mid-Atlantic States Radiation Conference. September 19, 2018. Targeted Survey. leads to HIGH HOMES. Denise Bleiler. Radiation Protection Program Supervisor . Patrick McDonnell, Secretary. Tom Wolf, Governor. a Real Estate Transaction. Home Buying Process . Step 1: Start Your Research Early. Step 2: Determine How Much House You Can Afford. Step 3: Get Prequalified and Preapproved for credit for Your Mortgage. a Real Estate Transaction. Home Buying Process . Step 1: Start Your Research Early. Step 2: Determine How Much House You Can Afford. Step 3: Get Prequalified and Preapproved for credit for Your Mortgage. International Atomic Energy Agency. Learning programme:. Radon . gas. Content. Scope of this module. Representative radon survey aims. Population-based surveys. Geographically-based surveys. Summary of learning points. the Representative Indoor Radon Survey. International Atomic Energy Agency. Learning programme:. Radon gas. Content. International requirements. Requirements of the representative indoor radon survey.