Radon meaning

What is environmental risk assessment? Environmental risk assessment (ERA) is applied to many environmental concerns, including contaminated land, flood risks, asbestos, radon and subsidence. The specific study undertaken is selected once the hazard has been recognised and the assessment's aims and objectives are set. The scope and detail of an ERA differ according to the various environmental factors considered. Nonetheless, every assessment adheres to a core approach for quantifying risk. Calculation of risk Defra guidance on environmental risk assessment and management defines risk as the potential consequence(s) of a hazard together with the likelihood/probability of those outcomes...

Types of environmental liabilities Environmental liabilities arise in relation to land, buildings and fixtures. Under caveat emptor/buyer beware, such liabilities and any capital expenditure needs will generally pass to the buyer as the new owner. Whether the seller remains on the hook depends on the applicable regime and whether the deal is an asset or share sale. For instance, in an asset sale, non-compliance with an environmental permit, or causing or knowingly permitting pollution, can still attach to the seller company or individuals after completion. The principal types are outlined below. Land Contamination, asbestos in soil, water pollution, environmental damage, landfills, fly-tipped waste, flooding, ground subsidence, sinkholes, coal mining, unexploded ordnance, radon, Japanese knotweed, wildlife and habitat protection, riparian ownership, shale gas, energy projects, planning conditions, high speed 2, cross rail, compulsory purchase Buildings Asbestos in buildings, air conditioning inspections, energy management and reporting, energy performance certificates, minimum energy efficiency standards, display energy certificates, energy savings opportunity scheme, F-gases...