Draft directive on radon gas and reducing health risks an outline for discussion by erricca

Part 1: Introduction and procedures for reducing health risks from radon.Part 2: Properties of radon and radon daughters - includes a suggested table of radiation sourcesand percentage doses within the EC .Part 3: Health Risk Considerations - summarises health risk factors and refers to the WHOguidelines of 1986 and the EC report on radon research in the Union of 1997.Part 4: Detection Techniques and Equipment - alpha-track, charcoal canister, electret, grab samplers, continuous working level and continuous radon monitors. Includes the importance of collaboration, assessment methods and the training of personnel.Part 5: Remedial techniques - improved ventilation, mechanical barrier, sumps and positive pressure ventilation.Part 6: Consumer / Client / Contractor Relationships - a suggested Code of Practice for the guidance of businesses, employers, research organisations and consultants.Part 7: Reporting of data - covers the useful exchange of information concerning radon throughERRICCA and EC meetings. If agreeable to those concerned, suggests a formal database organised by the EC and mounted on a website. This part also recommends consideration for a small ad hoc radon scientific committee within the EC, excluding purely commercial organisations.Part 8: National Legislation - it is suggested that if ERRICCA endorses the desirability of aDirective on radon, that consideration be given to it producing guidelines which harmonise with the most current practices throughout Europe.