Course Description

Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally when the uranium in soil and rock breaks down. It is invisible, odourless and tasteless. The gas moves through the ground and can enter buildings, with the potential to accumulate to levels which pose a risk to the building occupants health.

Because there are so many factors, it is not possible to predict the radon level in a building. Therefore, only way to know for sure is to test and the only way to reduce the levels is through mitigation.

Instructor(s)

Allan Robison

Allan Robison, AScT, EP is Keltech Environmental’s company founder.  Allan obtained a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from Okanagan College in Kelowna, BC in 1991 and is a Certified Building Inspector in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and Certified Lead Risk Assessor. Allan is also a certified NIOSH 582 analyst, qualified to evaluate airborne asbestos and other fibers by phase contrast microscope (PCM) during and following asbestos abatement activities. Allan was a Senior Environmental Technologist with Golder Associates Ltd. for over 25 years and has overseen countless hazardous building material assessments, abatement monitoring programs indoor air quality and occupational air sampling programs. 

Course curriculum

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    GeoPro Talks - Radon Awareness, Measurement and Mitigation

    • GeoPro Talks - Radon Awareness, Measurement and Mitigation