Resources for Stakeholders

Here are a number of resources that can be used to help raise awareness on radon in Canada.

Radon Reduction Sweepstakes Toolkit:

• Letter to Homeowners who have tested
• Letter to Homeowners who have mitigated
• Radon Reduction Sweepstakes Images

 Links:

• Health Canada – Radon
• Canadian Lung Association
• Canadian Cancer Society
• Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST)
• CAREX Canada
• Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) – A Homeowner’s Guide to Radon
• Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA)
  • “A Radon Policy Challenge to Canada’s Provincial Premiers and Health Ministers”
• MacHealth Accredited Radon Course for Health Care Professionals
• Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and Environment (CPCHE)
  • “Home safety for your kids’ sake: Check it today” National Campaign
  • Call for Action on Radon in Child Care Settings
  • Order CPCHE Radon Resources (English)
  • Order CPCHE Radon Resources (French)

 Health Canada Resources:

Did you know that you can download a PDF version or order hard copies of Health Canada’s Radon resources? Contact Health Canada’s National Radon Program to place your request, or order directly by following the links below.

Publications:

• Radon: Is It In Your Home?
• Radon – Reduction Guide for Canadians
• Radon – Another Reason to Quit(factsheet)
• Radon – What you need to know (brochure)
• Radon – What you need to know (factsheet)
• Radon: is it in your home? Information for Health Professionals

Reports:

• Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Concentrations in Homes– Final Report
• Residential Radon Mitigation Actions Follow-Up Study: Public Summary
• Canadian Population Risk of Radon Induced Lung Cancer: A Re-Assessment Based on the Recent Cross-Canada Radon Survey
• Reducing Radon Levels in Existing Homes: A Canadian Guide for Professional Contractors
• Guide for Radon Measurements in Public Buildings: Workplaces, Schools Day Cares, Hospitals, Care Facilities, Correctional Centres)

Radon Videos

• Mike Holmes Talks About Radon
• Mike Holmes Talks About Radon – Audio File
• Mike Holmes Radon Webisode
• Mike Holmes Jr. Radon PSA
• Take Action on Radon PSA Video
• Radon Awareness with the Holmes Family
• Roberta Bondar Radon PSA
• Roberta Bondar – What is Radon?
• Roberta Bondar – How to Test for Radon?
• Roberta Bondar – Reducing High Radon Levels
• Canadian Lung Association Radon PSA
• Mark Nielsen’s Story
• Jon Eakes – What is Radon and Should I be Worried?
• Virginia Killin’s Story
• Testimonial: Janet’s Story – Radon Awareness
• Testimonial: Janet & Emma – Test for Radon

 

Online Material:

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