IAP 2001 Activity

Radiation Exposure in the Home William McCarthy, Ph.D. , William Irwin Mon Jan 29, 10:30am-12:00pm, 56-180 No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Single session event We will review what is currently known about ionizing radiation exposure from the radioactive gas radon, and non-ionizing radiation to which we may be exposed from electric and electronic appliances, wireless communications devices (e.g.,cellular phones), and radio and television broadcasting antennas. The real and perceived risks will be discussed for each of these, and the presentation on radon will offer advice for testing for radon gas and mitigating radon gas exposure should testing prove that levels are in excess of current EPA guidelines. Contact: Margaret Mahoney, 56-235, x3-2596 Sponsor: Environmental Programs Office Latest update: 04-Nov-2000

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