All schools, academy trusts, and local Authorities should demonstrate that they have considered radon in their risk assessments. If your school is in a Radon Risk area, a radon risk assessments should be considered. If the risk of radon is high testing should be completed and remediation steps taken if Radon is detected.

The Health & Safety Executive published a press release yesterday detailing that a school had been fined for radon gas overexposure. A private boarding school has been fined £50,000 after exposing two employees, five pupils, and two other children to high levels of radioactive radon gas.All schools and Universities fall under workplace legislation regarding radon. Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers must assess all hazards. Every school must therefore demonstrate that they have considered radon in their risk assessments and taken appropriate action

Radon Risk Assessments for Schools & Universities. All schools and Universities fall under workplace legislation regarding radon. Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers must assess all hazards. Every school must therefore demonstrate that they have considered radon in their risk assessments and taken appropriate action