LOGIC AND LOGISTICS OF RADON SURVEYS

Surveys of radon in homes need to have a clear purpose and be executed in an effective manner. In the UK, surveys are designed to identify t he most affected homes in the simplest way. The programme is based on measurements provided free to homeowners by Government. Contact with h omeowners is exclusively through the National Radiological Protection Board. The nature of the work imposes stringent requirements with rega rd to clarity of communication, quality of operation, and confidential ity of information. The magnitude of the task - with above 75,000 new participants in the programme each year - requires considerable effort and streamlined procedures. Superimposed on ail of this is persistent media interest and the need to maintain good liaison with other profe ssions engaged in radon work.