The Association of Safety and Compliance Professionals (ASCP) is excited to announce the release of its latest Bitesize Learning course, Radon Awareness in Housing.
With radon gas being the number one cause of lung cancer after smoking coupled with a lack of awareness of its presence in many homes across the UK, teaching people about this silent killed is a crucial step in achieving our vision that everyone should live in a safe, warm home.
This course is designed to raise awareness of radon gas and its risks, equipping housing professionals with the knowledge to protect both themselves and others from its harmful effects. With a focus on housing and workplace environments, the module provides essential guidance on understanding where radon occurs, measuring radon levels, reducing exposure, and understanding legal responsibilities.
Given the serious health risks associated with prolonged radon exposure, this training is crucial in ensuring that staff can effectively identify and address radon hazards, reducing the potential for harm and safeguarding both tenants and workers.
Course Highlights:
- Introduction to radon gas and its associated risks.
- Understanding how radon levels measured and understanding the results.
- Practical strategies to reduce radon exposure in homes and workplaces.
- Review of key UK legislation regarding landlord and employer responsibilities in ensuring radon safety.
Who Is This Course For? The Radon Awareness in Housing course is ideal for staff across various roles in the housing sector, including:
- Customer Services
- Housing Officers
- Resident-Facing Teams
- Finance and Operations
- Any other roles that interact with housing and residents.
Whether training new staff or enhancing knowledge for experienced professionals, this module is designed to promote a culture of safety within housing organisations, ensuring all employees have a foundational understanding of radon risks.
Learning Outcomes: By completing the Radon Awareness in Housing module, learners will be able to:
- Explain what radon is and its sources.
- Identify the health risks associated with radon exposure.
- Understand how to measure and interpret radon levels.
- Develop awareness of methods to reduce radon levels in homes and workplaces.
- Understand and comply with relevant UK legislation and guidelines.
ASCP’s Bitesize Learning series is designed to make safety and compliance training accessible, flexible, and relevant to professionals across the housing sector. Radon Awareness in Housing is part of this series, offering concise, focused learning that supports good safety culture.
Are you ready to safeguard your environment?
For more information or to purchase the Radon Awareness in Housing module, visit our website.
