DID YOU KNOW? THE DANGERS OF RADON Each Monday in June, we taught you a little bit about radon. Did you know about radon before that? Or was it just a word you had heard in passing and knew it had some kind of negative implications but weren’t sure exactly what? This is why MBC Group is passionate about education. Our experts strongly believe that the services we provide and the knowledge they possess implies a responsibility to contribute to awareness of those issues – for providing the tools people need to be better prepared. If you missed the posts, here is a summary of the facts we shared. Be sure to follow our socials for future awareness campaigns, and check out our blog for more useful information! A BIT ABOUT RADON Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Canada. Research shows that children and smokers exposed to radon gas have a much greater risk of developing lung cancer. Lung cancer from radon is caused by radon gas being inhaled into the lungs. It breaks down and emits bursts of energy which damage the cells. According to Health Canada, the acceptable level of radon inside a structure is 200 Bq/m3. Radon legislations vary from province to province, but many provinces in Canada have adopted or are in the process of adopting the national building code requirements. Check out your local municipality to learn what the regulations are in your province! The only way to know if you have radon is by testing for it because it is invisible, odorless, and tasteless. Although levels vary significantly across the country, approximately 7% of homes in Canada have high levels of radon. Check out the Government of Canada’s radon map to determine if you reside in a region with particularly high levels. If you do, this does not necessarily mean you are at risk. Even in these areas, one structure may have high levels of radon, while the one right next to it does not. FREE RADON AWARENESS WEBINAR Want to learn more? We can help! Jeff Wright, our resident radon expert, is offering you his webinar for free. This webinar goes into more depth about: • Radon itself, where it comes from, and where it is most prevalent • Canadian guidelines surrounding radon • Radon measurement and monitoring • Mitigation of radon • Building Code for radon You will also have a chance to ask Jeff questions about radon. To sign up, click here and an invite will be sent back to you for July 12th at 1:00pm MST. No strings attached! Our radon course is also worth one credit in Alberta, BC, and Manitoba for general insurance brokers and insurance adjusters who need CE credits!
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