To coincide with the start of the radon measurement season, Radonova has launched a web application that makes it easier to calculate how many radon detectors are required to measure radon in the workplace.
Due to national radiation protection laws which were introduced across Europe in 2018, there is now a legal requirement to measure radon levels in workplaces. The laws are based on the EU Directive 2013/59/Euratom which lays down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to radiation. Therefore, employers are now responsible for controlling radon levels in workplaces, and if necessary, taking measures to lower them.
Inspired by home calculator
To meet the demand for workplace measurements, Radonova has developed a user-friendly online solution that quickly calculates how many radon detectors are needed to make a correct measurement.
”The first web application we developed calculated how many radon detectors were needed to measure radon in apartment buildings. It was a huge success which saved time and simplified the process for us and our customers. Therefore, it was logical to develop and offer a similar solution for measuring workplace environments, ”comments Karl Nilsson, CEO of Radonova Laboratories.
Workplace quality standards for radon measurement
Measurement quality standards and protocols are in place to determine how many radon detectors should be used and where they should be located. It is important to be aware that these standards vary from country to country. However, many standards and protocols are currently being reviewed as a result of the EU directive. Pending completion of various national audits, Radonova has chosen to base its calculator on the quality standards defined by the International Radon Measurement Association (IRMA). It is an established and respected standard and ensures that measurement methodologies deployed by Radonova meet both current and future international guidelines.
Get it right from the outset
Radonova’s technical director Tryggve Rönnqvist has actively participated in the development of IRMA’s standards and procedures. As Radonova is a global organisation, it has insight into the different protocols that are deployed across the world:
”Our experience is that customers don´t want to go back and forth, but would rather all appropriate measurements are carried out at the same time. Therefore, our advice is to make sure you use the correct number of radon detectors to detect problems to ensure you get the right insight if elevated values are detected. Given that we now have statistics which show that 20 percent of Swedish workplaces have elevated annual radon values, it´s even more important to follow a standard that provides the most accurate radon measurement. If you follow IRMA’s protocols, you are guaranteed to meet national requirements, regardless of country. This is why we have chosen to develop the calculator based on IRMA’s guidelines.”
The new calculator is available as a web application on Radonova’s web site.
