Guidance

Radon exposure: occupancy factors for UK homes

Report that provides an update on occupancy factors for UK homes, to better assess potential exposure from indoor radon.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 11 December 2018

Documents

Review and update of occupancy factors for UK homes

Ref: PHE publications gateway number 2018672

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Details

Occupancy factors are an important element in assessing the exposure from indoor radon in UK homes.

This document details:

• methods used in the review
• time spent at home by different population groups
• a discussion of the results

Six population groups were identified and assessed as part of this review.

Published 11 December 2018