Since 1987, the Department of Environmental Health & Safety has conducted over 100 radon surveys in University-owned buildings to assess the radon exposure to occupants. Corrective actions are employed whenever occupants are exposed to levels exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action level of 4 picocuries of radon per liter of air.
Each year approximately 10 additional radon surveys are performed. Any member of the University community may request a radon survey of their workplace by contacting the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at 831-8475.
Questions regarding radon monitoring may be addressed to the Radiation Safety Officer or call 831-1434.
The Safety Beacon is distributed across the University to raise awareness about Environmental Health and Safety issues.
Questions regarding radioactive waste issues may be addressed to the Radiation Safety Officer or call 831-1434.