1. YouthBuild Webinar Radon in Homes: Test. Fix. Save Lives
January 30th 2013; 2:00 - 3:30 PM (EDT)

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6. Moderator
Michelle Lee Jones
National Liaison
U.S. Department of Labor

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10. Presenter David Rowson Director, Indoor Environments Division
U.S. EPA Office of Air and Radiation

11. Director, Engineering Extension Kansas State University
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Bruce Snead
Director, Engineering Extension
Kansas State University

12. The National Radon Problem and How You Can Help
EPA estimates radon causes more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the U.S.
Solution
Test and fix homes and other buildings for radon and build radon-resistant new construction
How
Partner with EPA with others in the government, non- profit and private sectors to promote radon awareness and risk-reducing actions

13. What is Radon
Invisible, odorless, tasteless, colorless, inert, radioactive gas
Occurs from the natural breakdown of Uranium
Travels through soil
Enters homes, schools, other buildings
Elevated indoor levels found in every state

14. “Radon is a Serious National Health Problem”
Number one cause of lung cancer for non- smokers
Approximately 21,000 lung cancer deaths/year
Combined effect of radon and smoking particularly dangerous
US Surgeon General “ALL HOMES SHOULD BE TESTED” 9

15. Basic Facts
The only way to know the radon level is to test – it can’t be predicted
Your house may be low, next door may be high
New homes, old homes, tight homes, leaky homes, - it just doesn’t matter!

16. What factors can influence radon levels in my home?
The strength of the source; how much uranium/radium is in the soil.
Porosity of the soil.
House construction including foundation type: Basement, Crawlspace, Slab-on-grade.
Air pressure differences
Weather conditions
Occupant activity.

17. Testing is easy and inexpensive

18. How Existing Homes Are Fixed – Active Soil Depressurization

19. Basic Components of New Construction for Radon
States or cities may adopt building codes which require new homes to be built using radon-resistant techniques.  
The recommended building code for adoption by local governments is Appendix F “Radon Control Methods” to the International Residential Code (.pdf). 

20. Radon Legislation
30 states have some form of radon disclosure laws
20 states have certification or licensure
9 states require school testing
8 states require day care testing
7 states require submission of testing and mitigation data

21. Resources State Radon Programs Regional Radon Training Centers
American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists -AARST
Environmental Protection Agency - EPA
National Radon Program Services at K-State
Council of Radiation Control Program Directors - CRCPD
Cancer Survivors Against Radon -CANSAR
Radon Leaders Saving Lives –RLSL

22. YouthBuild Opportunities
Training in radon measurement and mitigation leading to certification in a state or national proficiency program
Training/mentoring in radon resistant new construction
Other opportunities?

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27. Contact Information
David Rowson
Bruce Snead
Gina Bowler
Susie Shimek

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