An initial assessment of radiation doses received from radon by recreational cavers in the Mendip Hills, UK

Sperrin, M., Denman, A. R. and Phillips, P. S. (2000) An initial assessment of radiation doses received from radon by recreational cavers in the Mendip Hills, UK. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin. 9(11-12), pp. 766-773. 1018-4619.

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Abstract:	Raised radon gas levels exist in mines and Show Caves, which are subject to Regulations to reduce dose to workers and public by improving ventilation or restricting access. In the Mendip Hills, a radon affected area, there are a number of cave systems with unrestricted access to recreational cavers. This paper reports radon level measurements in a number of caves. In most, the levels are modest, but in one extensive cave system, the entrance section has levels over 10,000 Bq m-3. Cavers would only receive a modest dose on a single visit, but many use the cave more regularly. Some would exceed the radiation dose limits for the workplace. Surveys to identify all affected caves, and action to limit dose to regular cavers in affected caves, are appropriate.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Radon, caves, cave, Mendip Hills, Mendips
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1247.R33 Toxicology. Radon T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD885.5 Radon pollution G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GB Physical geography > GB400 Geomorphology. Landforms. Terrain > GB561 Other natural landforms: Floodplains, caves, deserts, dunes > GB601.2 Caves
Creators:	Sperrin, M, Denman, Anthony R and Phillips, Paul S
Publisher:	Parlar Scientific Publications
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Research into Sustainable Wastes Management University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Science and Technology (2010-2016) Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science Research Centres > Environment Research Group
Date:	2000
Date Type:	Publication
Page Range:	pp. 766-773
Journal or Publication Title:	Fresenius Environmental Bulletin
Volume:	9
Number:	11-12
Language:	English
ISSN:	1018-4619
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/6254

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