April QBT: Radon in Buildings - Testing and Mitigating

1035 West Pender Street, Hastings Meeting Room

OR

Zoom

Did you know that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers? Health Canada states that approximately 3,200 Canadians die each year as a result of radon induced lung cancer. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is present in all the air we breathe. Outdoors radon is diluted and of little concern but indoors radon can become concentrated and create an indoor air quality issue and significant health hazard. You cannot see, smell or taste radon and as a result, elevated levels could be present inside a building and you would never know without testing for it.

This presentation delves into the issue of radon in British Columbia’s Buildings/Properties, covering not only the understanding and risks association with radon but also practical aspects such as:

• What is radon?
• Exposure and health effects of radon exposure
• Regulatory requirements that schools must comply with
• Applicable guidelines and regulations
• Testing for radon - Includes planning for testing entire building portfolios
• Mitigation of radon - The Implementation of Radon mitigation systems

The focus is on creating a safer and healthier environment by addressing radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, to protect employees in buildings.

Agenda:

11:30 AM: Registration begins; help yourself to lunch
12:00 PM: Presentation followed by question and answer period

Speakers:
Heather Swail, Operations Manager, Indoor Environmental Quality, Pinchin Ltd.

Price:

In Person registration: $40 + GST (includes presentation, networking and self-serve lunch)
Virtual registration: $20 + GST (includes livestreamed presentation via Zoom)

Cancellation Info:

Please provide 72 hours notice of cancellation for a refund.

QBT stands for Quality Building Team. These sessions keep building operators and engineers updated on new technology, regulations and processes for maintaining buildings effectively.