Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Radon
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Radon Reference Manual
Author: Protecting Your Home from Radon
Author: Douglas L. KladderPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Housing and health
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
WHO Handbook on Indoor Radon
Author: World Health OrganizationPublisher: World Health Organization
ISBN: 9241547677
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
This handbook focuses on residential radon exposure from a public health point of view and provides detailed recommendations on reducing health risks from radon and sound policy options for preventing and mitigating radon exposure. The material in the handbook reflects the epidemiological evidence that indoor radon exposure is responsible for a substantial number of lung cancers in the general population. Information is provided on the selection of devices to measure radon levels and on procedures for the reliable measurement of these levels. Discussed also are control options for radon in new dwellings, radon reduction in existing dwellings as well as assessment of the costs and benefits of different radon prevention and remedial actions. Also covered are radon risk communication strategies and organization of national radon programs.--Publisher's description.
A Citizen's Guide to Radon
Author: Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction
Author: United States. Environmental Protection AgencyPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781548683955
Category : Housing and health
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
You cannot see, smell or taste radon. But it still may be a problem in your home. When you breathe air containing radon, you increase your risk for respiratory issues. Radon has been classified as a known human carcinogen and has been recognized as a significant health problem by groups such as the Centers for Disease Control, the American Lung Association, the American Medical Association, and the American Public Health Association. As such, risks from in-home radon exposure have been a major concern for the EPA. The "Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction: How to Fix Your Home" Contains information about home radon mitigation: radon reduction techniques and radon reduction systems.
Mine Rescue Manual
Author: Chris EnrightPublisher: SME
ISBN: 0873354052
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Be Prepared Before You Have a Mine Accident Let’s hope you never face a mine disaster. But if you do, you need expert help at your fingertips, and you need it NOW! Keep this book close at hand, just in case. Buy extra copies for your key management and safety staff, and make sure they read it before you need it. Mine Rescue Manual, prepared and tested at the Colorado School of Mines, comes to the rescue with: • Clear descriptions • Best-practice benchmarks • Step-by-step lists • Procedural diagrams This book will be your go-to guide if there’s an accident at your mine. Mine Rescue Manual will walk you through every contingency: properly dealing with mine fires, toxic gases, loss of oxygen, injured workers, and more. It covers how to stay in legal, regulatory, and National Incident Management System compliance when responding to and reporting an accident. Also included is an extensive section on mine recovery (and potentially resuming operations) in the aftermath. Published by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, this well-organized manual is designed to help you address your emergency successfully, maximizing the protection of human life while minimizing the cost not only of rescue and recovery, but to your corporate reputation.
The National Home Maintenance Manual. The complete guide to caring for your home.
Author: Publisher: Homeowners Education Associ
ISBN: 0971196931
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Safety and health requirements manual
Author: United States. Army. Corps of EngineersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Industrial hygiene
Languages : en
Pages : 952
Book Description
Radon
Author: Publisher: ASTM International
ISBN:
Category : Radon
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
The National Safety Council presents the fact sheet "Radon." Radon is a radioactive gas that can increase a person's risk of lung cancer. The fact sheet explains what radon is, how it works, how it effects one's health, and more.
Uranium Tailings Sampling Manual
Author: S. FeenstraPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pollution
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
This manual defines sampling programs for tailings solids, surface water and seepage, tailings pure water, and wind-blowndust and radon. In order to illustrate these techniques programsat Denison Mines in Elliot Lake, Ontario are detailed.