Radon in workplaces in United Kingdom
Requirements that apply to workplaces in United Kingdom. They do not apply in other countries.
What the employer must do
Legal reference level 300 Bq/m³ for workplaces (IRR 2017). Mandatory action required if exceeded: assessment, advice, reduction measures.
Measurement protocol: UKHSA/UKradon
Compliance: UKHSA Radon Measurement Protocol
- Reference level
- 200 Bq/m³
- Minimum duration
- ≥ 3 months
- Detector type
- Passive track-etch detectors
- Measurement period
- 3-12 months recommended with seasonal correction
- Laboratory
- UKHSA validated laboratory
- Legal basis
- Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRR) — UKHSA Validation Scheme
- Authority
- UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
Official sources
Informative summary. The official text of the regulation prevails. Check the source before taking a compliance decision.
Workplace requirements in other countries