Can Radon be a Problem in Commercial Buildings? 

Many people think of Radon Gas as a problem associated with residential homes. Of course it is extremely important to know if there is elevated radon levels in your home, however, you shouldn't overlook the risk of radon inside of commercial buildings. 

There are a countless number of people who spend eight hours or more per day inside the same office or work space. This is a substantial amount of time, and if radon levels inside your workplace are high, then you have an increased risk of contracting lung cancer. 

It is up to the owner of the building or the employer to ensure they are proving a safe work environment for their employees, and this should include commercial radon testing and mitigation services if needed to remove excess gas from the property. 

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United Sates, causing around 20,000 deaths per year. Although radon is dangerous inside homes, it can still be a serious problem inside commercial property buildings. 

Radon gas is a natural gas that occurs naturally all around the world.

However, when it's found in high concentrations in homes, schools, or businesses, it poses health risks to everyone who is exposed to it.

There are several things you can do to combat the risks of radon, like having your home tested and mitigated by professionals.

Another way to combat this risk is to buy radon detectors that can detect radon gas in homes and wells, with the hope of preventing any potential adverse effects.

In the article below, we'll learn a little more about radon, and talk about five of the best radon detectors available.

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Which Homes are More Susceptible to Radon? 

You may have heard of Radon Gas and the health issues it can cause, or you may be hearing about is just now for the very first time. 

Does Radon Stay in the Basement? 

Is there Radon Gas in your Ohio home? Did you test your home for radon and find elevated concentration levels of this radioactive gas inside your home? 

Maybe this is the first you're hearing of radon, you might be wondering why you even need to worry about radon in the first place. Or maybe you're wondering, doesn't radon gas stay in the basement? I don't live in my basement, so what is there to be worried about? 

While those are good questions, the unfortunate answer is NO, radon gas does not just stay in the basement. If there is radon problem in your home, there is a problem throughout your entire home, including your most lived in areas like the living room, bedrooms, and kitchen. 

Radon is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. There is no way for a human to detect it.

Having your home tested for radon is the only way to know if your home has high levels of radon, a radioactive gas that leads to the risk of lung cancer and other health risks over time with radon exposure.

In the article below, we will discuss the six things everyone should know about radon.

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 Should I Go to the Doctor If I've Been Exposed to Radon?

Radon Gas and New Construction 

If you are in the process of building a new home, there are lots of things to consider, but have you thought about Radon Gas and the impact it can have on you and your family? 

Is Radon Gas Only Found in Basements?  

Radon Gas is completely colorless, odorless and invisible, making it undetectable without proper testing equipment.

Everyone's house is at risk.

And, in turn, everyone's health is at risk.

It's a radioactive gas that can't be seen or smelled.

It's not quite as deadly as carbon monoxide, but the health risks are still severe.

Outside of smoking, it's the leading cause of lung cancer.

I'm talking about radon.

If you've already tested and found high levels of radon in your home, it's not too late to fix it.

You'll need to act fast, however, because the longer the radon is in your home, the higher your risk of developing lung cancer.

The EPA says, "you can reduce the levels of radon in your home by 99% if you use a radon reduction system."

There are also steps you can take right now that can help prevent and minimize radon levels from getting too high in your home.

Have you finally found your dream home and it has high levels of radon? Read our blog post: “Buying a Home with Radon Gas, Here’s What You Need to Know.”

Do you know what the leading cause of lung cancer is?

Smoking cigarettes.

Unless you're in denial, everyone knows smoking cigarettes is the leading cause of lung cancer.

But what about the second leading lung cancer?  Any ideas?

Maybe you think it's air pollution like smog caused by vehicles and everything else that pollutes the air.

Nope, not quite.

Then it must be second-hand smoke. Cigarettes are still to blame.

No, it's not second-hand smoke, although you should avoid it at all costs.

Is it occupational exposures to things like harmful chemicals and pollutants?

Still no.

The second leading cause of lung cancer is radon poisoning.

Now you're wondering what radon poisoning is.

Now that you're curious about radon poisoning, you're probably curious about what radon even is.

In the guide below, we will learn about radon and radon poisoning. Read on to learn more.

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Conditions that Affect a Radon Test 

Radon is a radioactive gas that is found in the soil and air that we breathe in. It comes from the break down of uranium in rocks and soil, and although it is a naturally occurring gas, exposure to large amounts of radon can lead to lung cancer. 

Radon gas finds its way from the soil into our homes, potentially making our living space a dangerous place to  live. Once radon is inside a home it become trapped and from there it can build into dangerous levels. 

Since radon has no odor, taste, or smell it is impossible to detect whether or not it is even in your home, let alone if it's at a dangerous level or not.

Having a radon test performed inside your home is the only way to know for sure what you're dealing with, and unfortunately, there are several conditions that can affect a radon test and lead to inaccurate readings.