To help prevent students and school staff from being exposed to radon, I supported legislation requiring the Indiana State Department of Health to work with schools and provide important information to help better manage their air quality. The ISDH has studied the dangers of radon exposure and offers an air-quality manual for school officials to use when considering preventative measures. Since radon usually builds up in the foundation of homes and schools, testing the air quality is a simple and effective way to detect it.
To see if there are traces of radon in homes, at-home test kits are usually available at local hardware stores and cost about $20, or a professional inspection can be scheduled. For more information about how to protect you and your family from radon, click here. |
