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Radon Gas and First Nations Communities

Webinar Description

Radon is a colourless gas that is released from the degradation of uranium naturally present in rock and soil. While radon concentrations vary regionally, indoor radon levels are dependent on the geology as well as on construction details of homes. In Canada, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer for smokers. Radon related risk factors are known to be higher in First Nations communities. The focus of this very important webinar is to understand the impact of radon gas, how to measure it, and how construction details in new homes can make fixing radon more effective and efficient.  

What students will learn?

  • What is radon gas

  • Impact on health and communities

  • How to measure radon levels in homes

  • Radon rough-in details for new construction

  • Important resources

Who should take the seminar?

  1. Chief and Council

  2. Band Administrators

  3. Housing Managers and staff

  4. Housing officers

  5. Housing inspectors

  6. Contractors, renovators and estimators

Instructional hours

  • Webinar notes/readings materials should be reviewed prior to webinar.

  • 1 Webinar - 1 hour per session (Part 2 – Procurement – Selecting a Contractor)

Instructor

Colin Dumais - Colin has trained mitigators across the country and has mitigated many homes and commercial buildings across Canada.  Colin has a keen interest in how buildings are constructed and has built a net-zero energy home for his family south of Calgary. 

Required tools, equipment and learning resources

  • Computer based communication capability – Webex (instructions will be provided on how to access Webex)

  • Smart phone if you chose to use it for the courses.

Schedule of the webinar

  • The webinar is planned for the following days June 27  2022 at 1 pm EST

Registration

  • Registration form

  • The last day to register is 7 days prior

  • Once registered, information will be sent on how to log into Webex.

  • ·Course information may be sent be sent in advance.

Prerequisite

Earlier Event: June 20
Cost & Estimations Part 2 (June 20 and 23)
Later Event: June 30
Blue Prints & Sign Offs from Professionals