Electret Ion Chamber Policy Revision
As of July 2019, the National Radon Safety Board has instituted a substantial change regarding renewal applications for electret ion chamber users. NRSB previously required renewal applicants to submit a repeat proficiency test upon each renewal. Now renewal applicants may opt to submit results from a recent (within the certification period) blind spiking test in…
Radon Part Two, Every Home can be Fixed
Kent County Health Department Marketing and Communication Manager Steve Kelso hosts timely and in-depth discussions about the topics that impact Public Health. Recently for National Radon Action Month, Mr. Kelso had a podcast regarding mitigation. One of the people interviewed was Nancy Bredhoff, president of NRSB. “In this episode we learn how radon levels can…
National Radon Action Month 2020 (NRAM)
It’s that time of year again!! It’s important to participate in National Radon Action Month (NRAM). In January we spread the word about radon and it’s health effects to our communities, public officials, real estate and medical professionals. Awareness is key when dealing with radon which you can’t see, smell or taste. Most people don’t…
Alpha-Track Testing
Alpha-Track Testing – Explained In the radon industry there are only a handful of ways to test for radon. Passive and active style devices include, electret ion chambers, liquid scintillation, activated charcoal, continuous monitors, and alpha track detectors. Even though they make up a vast number of the tests performed, there is still a lot…