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[Radon risk evaluation in a hospital context].

P Urso¹, S Pulvirenti, I Sormani

¹Department of Occupational & Environmental Health, Hospital L. Sacco Unit, University of Milan, Via G.B. Grassi 74, Milan. patrizia.urso@unimi.it

Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia

|February 12, 2013

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Italian hospital radon levels remained below the 500 Bq/m3 action level, with most areas showing very low radon concentration. Short-term monitoring confirmed these findings, highlighting its utility for screening potential radon exposure risks.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Health
Radiological Protection
Occupational Safety

Context:

Italian legislation sets a maximum annual radon concentration of 500 Bq/m3 for underground occupational spaces.
A survey was conducted in a Milan hospital to assess indoor radon levels.
Previous studies on hospital radon levels are limited.

Purpose:

To evaluate indoor radon concentrations in a hospital setting in Milan.
To compare measured radon levels with Italian legislative limits.
To assess the effectiveness of short-term monitoring for radon screening.

Summary:

Radon concentrations in the surveyed hospital were consistently below the legal action level of 500 Bq/m3.
Median radon concentration was 16 Bq/m3, with levels ranging from 6 to 214 Bq/m3.
A specific pavilion with higher levels (103-214 Bq/m3) was monitored seasonally, confirming levels below the legal limit but warranting attention.

Impact:

The study underscores the importance of precise and punctual radon monitoring strategies.
Short-term radon measurements are validated as an effective tool for screening premises.
Findings contribute to understanding radon exposure risks in healthcare environments and inform public health policies.