Radon in workplaces in Germany
Requirements that apply to workplaces in Germany. They do not apply in other countries.
What the employer must do
Reference level 300 Bq/m³ for workplaces. Mandatory measurement in radon priority areas (Radonvorsorgegebiete). Optimization required if exceeded.
Measurement protocol: StrlSchV §155
Compliance: StrlSchV §155 (Radiation Protection Ordinance)
- Reference level
- 300 Bq/m³
- Minimum duration
- ≥ 12 months
- Detector type
- Passive exposimeters (track-etch detectors)
- Measurement period
- 12 months (early termination only if exceedance certain)
- Laboratory
- Devices obtained and evaluated by BfS "anerkannte Stelle" (recognized body)
- Legal basis
- Strahlenschutzverordnung (StrlSchV) §155
- Authority
- Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz (BfS)
Official sources
Informative summary. The official text of the regulation prevails. Check the source before taking a compliance decision.
Workplace requirements in other countries