Radon is a radioactive noble gas and is found everywhere in the ground. Radon can enter a building from the ground through cracks in the foundations or leaky pipe penetrations and accumulate in the indoor air.
When inhaled, the radioactive decay products of radon enter the lungs and can damage lung tissue.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), radon is one of the most common causes of lung cancer after smoking.
This webinar presents the essential basics of radon, with a focus on radon protection for the general public.
Contents
- What is radon?
- Where does radon occur?
- How can I measure radon?
- How can I protect myself from radon?
- Follow-up Q&A
Target audience
- Interested members of the public
- Employers
- Local authorities (mayors, building authorities)
Language
German
Registration information
Please register by 20 May 2026 at the latest.
This event will be held entirely online.
Technical management and organisation
Austrian Centre for Radon Radon and
Radioecology Department, Radiation Protection Division
AGES – Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety GmbH
Wieningerstraße 8 | A-4020 Linz
Email: radonfachstelle@ages.at
You are welcome to send any topic-related questions in advance to radonfachstelle@ages.at.