Radon and New Homes – Addressing lung cancer risk at the start - October 3, 2025
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Radon and New Homes – Addressing lung cancer risk at the start
ABOUT THE SESSION:
Manitoba is prone to high radon levels due to our weather, geology and tight building envelopes. In 2007 Health Canada reduced our radon guidance level, which sparked the initiation of a new industry focused on providing radon services. Since that time, the radon industry in Canada has had to learn, grow and adapt in order to develop an approach to successfully manage radon in our buildings.
This presentation will touch on unique aspects of the Canadian radon industry including techniques for radon mitigation in new construction and existing buildings and a comprehensive training and certification program to support those initiatives.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
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Pam Warkentin, B.Comm
Executive Director, CARST
A founding member of CARST and a C-NRPP certified measurement professional, Pam Warkentin is the Executive Director of both CARST and C-NRPP, and Project Manager of the Take Action on Radon (TAOR) Program. Pam works closely with the CARST Board of Directors, the C-NRPP Policy Advisory Board, and all CARST committees. She was a member of the committee which updated the CGSB standards for radon mitigation in both existing and new buildings and has published research on evaluation of radon devices, also coordinates with Health Canada and radon stakeholders across the country.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Basics of Radon and Health - why is this important issue in Canada
- Current Research on Radon in Canada - highlights of most current research
- Radon Mitigation - active soil depressurization
- Radon in New Construction - how to ensure it supports the next step of an active system
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Health and safety professionals, or anyone interested in this topic!
LOCATION:
CSAM Office - 1447 Waverley Street
TIME:
7:30 am Registration Opens
8:00-9:00 am - Session
9:00 am - Close
FEES:
IPAM Members - No Charge
Non-Members - $45.00/person
Students - $25.00
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Non-Member Registrations – Cancellations received at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event date are accepted without charge. If cancellation is not received by the specified time frame the non-member fee of $45.00 is applicable. Substitutions are welcome.
If the non-member joins IPAM within a month of this meeting, the $45 fee will be applied to the cost of membership.
