Radon Resources

All buildings are susceptible to radon and exposure to radon can cause lung cancer. Click the links to learn more about our research study, collaborations, and tools!

OCRC Study: Radon Survey of Ontario Workplaces

What are radon levels in Ontario workplaces? This project investigated the levels of radon in a variety of Ontario workplaces, including public buildings and small to medium sized businesses.

Other OCRC Resource

• Radon: Burden of Occupational Cancer Fact Sheet (CAREX Canada x OCRC)

External Resources

About Radon

• Radon Overview (Canadian Cancer Society)
• Radon in Ontario (Public Health Ontario)
• Radon and Homeowner Health (Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists)

Radon and Work

• Radon Profile (CAREX Canada)
• Radon in Buildings (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)

Radon Testing

• Guide for Radon Measurements in Public Buildings (Health Canada)
• Guide for Radon Measurements in Residential Dwellings (Homes) (Health Canada)
• Radon: Testing your Home (Health Canada)
• Where to buy radon tests (The Lung Association)
• Purchase a radon test (Take Action Against Radon)

Radon Mitigation

• Radon – Reduction Guide for Canadians (Health Canada)
• Understanding a Radon Mitigation System (Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program)
• Find a radon professional to measure radon levels or perform radon mitigation (Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program)