Published March 1989 | Version v1
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Radon measurements in schools: an interim report

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Description

The report provides school officials, groups such as Parent-Teacher Associations, and other interested person with interim information on how to measure radon in schools and what to do if elevated levels are found. The first sections of the document contain facts about radon and the health risks associated with radon exposure. The next sections summarize what is known about radon in schools and provide guidance for conducting radon measurements. The last sections describe how to interpret the measurement results and suggest techniques that can be used to reduce radon concentrations if elevated levels are found

Availability note (English)

MF available from INIS under the Report Number; Available from NTIS, PC A03/MF A01.

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Publishing Information

Imprint Pagination
39 p.
Report number
PB--89-189419/XAB

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
21010056
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
AIR POLLUTION; BUILDINGS; CHILDREN; EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES; HOUSES; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; PUBLIC HEALTH; RADIATION MONITORING; RADIATION PROTECTION; RADON; RISK ASSESSMENT
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; ELEMENTS; MAMMALS; MAN; MEDICINE; MONITORING; NONMETALS; POLLUTION; PREVENTIVE MEDICINE; PRIMATES; RARE GASES; VERTEBRATES

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
EPA--520/1-89/010.