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Radon detector screening tool [kit].

Lung Association of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island, [2017].

Radon detector -- Ask at Desk

Radon -- Testing -- Equipment and supplies.

Radon -- Testing.

Radon -- Safety measures -- Evaluation -- Nova Scotia.

Radon -- Health aspects -- Nova Scotia.

Radon -- Environmental aspects -- Nova Scotia.

Indoor air pollution -- Health aspects -- Nova Scotia.

Lung Association of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island website:

Take Action on Radon website.

Radon information from Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables.

Radon information from Health Canada.

View Radon Reduction Guide for Canadians from Health Canada.

View Guide for Radon Measurements in Residential Dwellings from Health Canada.

Manufacturer's website.

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Digital radon detector screening tool [kit]

Outil de détection de détecteur de radon

1 radon detector in tiny box, and 8 pieces of paper (6 folded sheets and 2 cards), all in 1 plastic container.

AirThings model: Corentium Home digital radon detector. Airthings AS, Oslo, Norway (website: AirThings.com).

Distributed by the Lung Association of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island.

For best results, use Duracell or Energizer batteries. Allow 24 hours for detector to recalibrate.

For additional information please see links below.

Please ask at Desk.

Contents: Digital radon detector in tiny box -- 8 pieces of paper (6 folded sheets and 2 cards). Description of the 6 folded sheets: 1. User manual ; 2. Instructions for using the device ; 3. What is radon? ; 4. Radon: what you need to know ; 5. Disclaimer ; 6. Legal disclaimer of liability ; Description of the two cards: 1. Program partners list ; Department of Natural Resources contact information.

This is a screening tool only, and users are advised to pursue long-term radon testing. Long-term tests may be obtained from The Lung Association of Nova Scotia and PEI (https://www.lungnspei.ca/radon-awareness) and Take Action on Radon (https://takeactiononradon.ca/). || "Radon is a radioactive gas produced naturally by the decay of uranium in the ground. It exists all over the world, although the amount of uranium and level of radon gas vary significantly, even from one house to the next. Radon is invisible, you can't see it, smell or taste it and it can get into your home undetected. The current Canadian Guideline for radon is 200 becquerels per cubic meter (Bq/m3). Becquerels per cubic meter is the unit of measurement for radon, the higher the number the greater the risk. Protecting your family's health from the risk of radon exposure starts with learning more. The only known risk from long-term exposure to radon is the development of lung cancer. Radon exposure is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. The level of risk depends on the concentration of radon as well as the number of years of exposure. A recent study has shown that over 1 in 5 New Brunswick households have radon levels above the Canadian guideline - one of the highest in Canada. Radon is found in nearly all homes in Canada, new or old. The question is: how much is in your home? The gas can enter the home wherever it has contact with the ground. Radon tends to accumulate in the lower levels of the home, like the basement for example, where it can reach high concentrations. The gas can seep into the house in a variety of places: Foundation wall cracks; Between floor tiles; Packed earth floors; Construction seams; Gaps around pipes and support posts; Crawl spaces, drains and sump holes. The only way to know if you have a radon problem in your home is to measure its concentration with a simple test. There are a number of measuring devices and services available. Testing is safe, simple and relatively inexpensive. Some radon detectors allow you to measure radon concentrations over short periods (days) while others do so over several months. Health Canada recommends measuring radon in your home for at least three months, ideally in the fall and winter timeframe. Radon levels can vary significantly over time and therefore a long-term test is more accurate. If the radon test results are above the Canadian Guideline of 200 becquerels per cubic meter (200Bq/m3), steps to reduce the level of radon in your home should be taken. The higher the level, the sooner corrective measures should be taken. Remember that you should not rely on your neighbors' test result as results can vary significantly from one home to the next."--From Lung Association of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island.

Lung Association of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island.

Nova Scotia. Dept. of Health and Wellness.

Nova Scotia Provincial Library.

Canada. Health Canada.

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Location	Collection	Call No.	Item type	Status	Due Date
Sackville Public Library	Radon Detector	Radon detector -- Ask at Desk	Radon Detector	Checked out	Jul 19, 2024	Add Copy to MyList
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