NRSB and NEHA Radon Certification Programs

Both the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and the National Radon Safety Board operate a certification program for individuals who offer radon measurement and mitigation services to the public. The purpose of this program is to provide a listing of individuals who have been qualified through an educational and examination process, and through periodic performance checks and continuing education requirements, to provide high quality radon services.

The individuals listed by Kansas Radon Program have been certified by the National Environmental Health Association and/or National Radon Safety Board as part of its national credentialing program. The National Radon Certification Program operated by NEHA and NRSB has been instituted as a replacement to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Radon Proficiency Program. Consumers seeking the services of a NEHA/NRSB certified individual can be confident that the requirements placed upon these individuals for NEHA/NRSB certification are equivalent in all respects to EPA's program, via contract with the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, operating under a grant from the U.S. EPA. The EPA's move in requesting an alternative to their long-standing program is not due to any lessened concern over the health risks of radon, but rather as a means to improve the program by utilizing the national resources of the National Environmental Health Association and the National Radon Safety Board to provide more comprehensive services to the public.

The list on this website contains individuals holding the Residential Measurement Provider certification and the Residential Mitigation Provider Certification.

Individuals holding the Residential Measurement Provider for Standard Services certification have demonstrated knowledge of U.S. EPA radon measurement protocols for the placement and retrieval of radon measurement devices. They have also demonstrated knowledge of the proper interpretation of results obtained in residential settings. These individuals are authorized to place devices that are analyzed by a NEHA/NRSB certified analytical laboratory. Depending upon the location of the laboratory where the devices are to be analyzed, and specific shipping arrangements that have been established, results are not generally available immediately upon conclusion of the radon test. Although this classification is specific for measurements in homes, it does not preclude the ability to conduct radon measurement surveys in large buildings, or to take samples for radon in water, provided that the appropriate protocols are followed.

Individuals holding a Residential Measurement Provider for Standard and Analytical Services have demonstrated knowledge of U.S.EPA radon measurement protocols for the placement and retrieval of radon measurement devices. They have also demonstrated knowledge of the proper interpretation of results obtained in residential settings. Furthermore, these individuals possess and analyze radon measurement devices. Depending upon the specific device, this may allow for rapid provision of test results. The testing professional may also be able to characterize trends in radon concentration and determine unusual conditions arising from such influences as weather changes or occupant tampering of a test. To obtain this additional classification, individuals follow strict quality assurance and quality control guidelines and device-specific protocols, and calibrate each instrument annually. The classification is specific to devices with which an individual has demonstrated proficiency. Although this classification is specific for measurements in homes, it does not preclude the ability to conduct radon measurement surveys in large buildings or to take samples for in radon in water, provided that the appropriate protocols are followed.

Individuals holding the Residential Mitigation Provider certification have demonstrated knowledge of radon mitigation techniques as applied to residential structures. Although this classification is specific for reducing radon in buildings similar to homes, it does not preclude the individual's ability to apply these skills to larger buildings. In all cases the consumer is advised to verify experience, references, licenses, and skills for the nature of work to be performed. Certified radon mitigation service providers have also agreed to abide by local laws as well as the mitigation techniques detailed in the U.S. Radon Mitigation Standards.