July 2024
Radon is a colourless, odourless, radioactive gas that occurs in rocks and soils, some building materials and water. The Riverside Group (TRG) aims to proactively manage the potential risk to health arising from radon gas, or the decay products of radon, in buildings owned or managed by TRG and its subsidiaries. This policy sets out the steps TRG will take to identify, assess, and control risks related to radon gas.
This purpose of this policy is to ensure TRG meets its obligations under the following legislation and regulations (as amended):
TRG will also refer to the following specific guidance and advice on how to comply with the above legislation and regulations:
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This policy applies to all buildings owned or managed by TRG, including domestic dwellings, commercial building and any building used as a workplace. Building specific lease or management agreements may define legal responsibility. Where clear responsibility cannot be defined the default position for any building is that TRG will actively manage that risk until a time when clearly defined legal responsibility can be evidenced.
Whilst every TRG building is potentially within scope of this policy, a desktop review of published radon mapping data along with a risk assessment of building construction and occupancy will determine if a hazard exists, and if there is a need to measure radon levels.
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UK regulations set out an explicit duty for building owners and employers to assess for potential radon gas hazards, measure radon gas levels and then take appropriate actions if radon levels exceed a defined threshold.
The guiding principles of what TRG intends to accomplish through implementation of this policy are as follows:
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This policy is to be read in conjunction with:
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Executive Director of Asset Services
Director of Building Safety
Head of Compliance
Senior Compliance and Contracts Managers
Head of Health Safety & Environment
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Whilst the strategic approach to Building Safety is not risk averse in terms of adopting innovation and striving to be a leader in the sector, the safety of Riverside customers and colleagues is a key priority for the organisation. Therefore, there is no appetite for risk in terms building safety and compliance with the law.
There is however a tolerance for risk in adopting a proportionate approach to building safety activities, risk assessment and the controls implemented.
Key risks are monitored through a set of monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). The suite of KPI’s is embedded with the executive management and governance reporting structure.
A building safety risk register is maintained and regularly reviewed to ensure a proactive approach to risk identification, reduction and control.
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We aim to meet all our duties to assess for potential radon gas hazards, measure radon gas levels and then take appropriate actions if radon levels exceed a defined threshold as detailed in this policy.
We will respond to complaints regarding safety concerns in line with our Complaints Policy and Customer Feedback Procedure.
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Riverside is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We strive to be fair in our dealings with all people, communities and organisations, taking into account the diverse nature of their culture and background and actively promoting inclusion. This policy aligns with Riverside’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and has been subject to an Equality Impact Assessment.
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Radon is a colourless, odourless, radioactive gas that occurs in rocks and soils, some building materials and water. The Riverside Group (TRG) aims to proactively manage the potential risk to health arising from radon gas, or the decay products of radon, in buildings owned or managed by TRG and its subsidiaries. This policy sets out the steps TRG will take to identify, assess, and control risks related to radon gas.
This purpose of this policy is to ensure TRG meets its obligations under the following legislation and regulations (as amended):
TRG will also refer to the following specific guidance and advice on how to comply with the above legislation and regulations:
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This policy applies to all buildings owned or managed by TRG, including domestic dwellings, commercial building and any building used as a workplace. Building specific lease or management agreements may define legal responsibility. Where clear responsibility cannot be defined the default position for any building is that TRG will actively manage that risk until a time when clearly defined legal responsibility can be evidenced.
Whilst every TRG building is potentially within scope of this policy, a desktop review of published radon mapping data along with a risk assessment of building construction and occupancy will determine if a hazard exists, and if there is a need to measure radon levels.
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UK regulations set out an explicit duty for building owners and employers to assess for potential radon gas hazards, measure radon gas levels and then take appropriate actions if radon levels exceed a defined threshold.
The guiding principles of what TRG intends to accomplish through implementation of this policy are as follows:
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This policy is to be read in conjunction with:
All links will open in a new tab
Executive Director of Asset Services
Director of Building Safety
Head of Compliance
Senior Compliance and Contracts Managers
Head of Health Safety & Environment
All links will open in a new tab
Whilst the strategic approach to Building Safety is not risk averse in terms of adopting innovation and striving to be a leader in the sector, the safety of Riverside customers and colleagues is a key priority for the organisation. Therefore, there is no appetite for risk in terms building safety and compliance with the law.
There is however a tolerance for risk in adopting a proportionate approach to building safety activities, risk assessment and the controls implemented.
Key risks are monitored through a set of monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). The suite of KPI’s is embedded with the executive management and governance reporting structure.
A building safety risk register is maintained and regularly reviewed to ensure a proactive approach to risk identification, reduction and control.
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We aim to meet all our duties to assess for potential radon gas hazards, measure radon gas levels and then take appropriate actions if radon levels exceed a defined threshold as detailed in this policy.
We will respond to complaints regarding safety concerns in line with our Complaints Policy and Customer Feedback Procedure.
All links will open in a new tab
Riverside is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We strive to be fair in our dealings with all people, communities and organisations, taking into account the diverse nature of their culture and background and actively promoting inclusion. This policy aligns with Riverside’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and has been subject to an Equality Impact Assessment.
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