Current List of Available U.E.S. Programs
(As of 7/19/2009)

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1) 1993 Protocols Text Review

This text review program (no video) covers all of the 1993 Protocols in a step by step fashion with an extremely helpful study guide which lists several questions after every few paragraphs. The entire protocol document is reviewed. ($26.00)* †
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2) A Brief Overview of Radon

This issue reviews the advent of Radon as a contemporary issue. It reviews the Watras home details, and the Global issue as seen by numerous foreign governments. The EPA Radon Potential Map is discussed along with potential health effects. ($44.00)*
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3) Backdraft Testing

Backdraft testing of combustion appliances is required by the regulations when most mitigation systems are placed into service. This issue explains how to prepare a home for backdraft testing, and the backdraft test itself. The video takes the viewer to an actual mitigation project where the backdraft test is performed. ($61.30)*
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4) Electrical Requirements for Radon Mitigation Systems

The primary radon mitigation system in use is the sub slab depressurization system where a number of suction points are placed within a concrete slab and the soil gases including radon are evacuated out through these suction points through a series of pipes and passed to the outside atmosphere. A fan is generally used for the purposes of the evacuation and it needs to be wired properly for safety considerations. This program discusses in detail important considerations of the wiring system. Experts in field installations are interviewed and a field trip is also included in the video presentation. ($44.25)*
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5) EPA RMP Exam Review Course

This program is an in depth review of all the materials needed to pass all agency exams. It includes more than 250 sample questions designed to be very similar to those questions you will see on the RMP exam. It consists of three videos, two texts and several other items. ($145.00)*
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6) EPA's Map of Radon Zones

A detailed analysis of the strengths and weakness of EPA's Map of Radon Zones. Discussion is given regarding the components that make up the map, and the reader is shown how to calculate zones from fundamental information. ($69.30)*
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7) Health Risks due to Radon and Guidance on Multi-Media Mitigation

Health risks due to Radon have always been difficult to explain. The EPA has produced a computer program which displays the health risk data through bar graphs as well as numerically for any set of particular circumstances. Just identify the radon concentrations in the home and this program depicts the health risks for that particular case. It is easily run and user friendly. This issue of continuing education describes how that program has been developed and instructs the viewer how to operate the program. The viewer will develop and understand how health risks are calculated and the meaning of those results. Explanation of the new Multi-Media mitigation process is given, and needed calculations are included in the computer program. Not only is this program useful in its goal of displaying the health risks graphically it may also be quite useful as a marketing tool. During this program you will see the computer program used in a typical scenario. The author of the computer program, Dr. Stan Rydell of the EPA is interviewed on the video. You will need a computer running windows 3.1 or higher and internet access. ($66.30)*
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8) Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon

A careful review of the changes to the EPA protocols as prescribed in this new guide is carefully delineated. ($69.30)*
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9) Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon (text review)

This is a Text Review only, no video, which reviews in detail the Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon. It includes a total of 49 questions and 30 pages. ($15.95)* †
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10) Initial Training Program for Radon Testing Certification

This program is a complete presentation of all the materials required to satisfy the NEHA, NRSB, PA, and WV requirements for Initial Training for Radon Testing Certification. It currently consists of 4 videos, two texts, and numerous pre-paid Radon Test Kits, including laboratory analysis. During this program the viewer will work through almost 300 sample questions including a practice exam. The program is designed to deliver all the information needed by a Radon tester to satisfy course requirements, pass the appropriate written exams, and gain mastery of all pertinent radon material. Ideally suited for those who wish to satisfy the initial course requirements, it serves as an excellent program of review for those already certified. ($225.00)*
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11) Introduction to Control Charts

This issue discusses in detail the use of control charts when performing duplicate measurements. The viewer will experience the plotting of data on control charts for the purpose of determining the quality of duplicate measurements. Blank control charts are supplied for the viewer's use. ($69.30)*
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12) Long Term Predictions from Short Term Measurements

Most measurements made are short term, i.e., less than 91 days. Yet the EPA action limit of 4 pCi/l is based on long term values. The relationship between these short term measurements and long term values is analyzed in detail. ($61.30)*
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13) Mitigation Failure Modes

This program discusses the most common methods of failure of mitigation systems and discusses the "Citizen's Guide to Radon", second edition. ($61.30)*
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14) Mitigation Survey and Radon Measurements in Large Buildings

This video program reviews a mitigation survey supported by AARST identifying most trends occurring in the mitigation industry including costs, failure modes, company sizes, backdraft testing trends and much more. The second portion of the video program reviews current knowledge about how to make measurements in large buildings such as factories, office buildings and the like. ($36.88)*
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15) Radon in Water

Currently, there is no regulatory limit for radon in water concentrations, though some bills exist which propose a regulatory limit of 300 pCi/l. There is also some discussion ongoing where the regulatory limit might be much higher than 300 pCi/l and it is not currently known when such a limit might be imposed. This program studies how to make radon in water measurements, and details typical values found, their implications, and the nature of some of the bills which have been in the legislature in the past year or two. ($61.30)*
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16) Radon Measurements in Schools (revised)

This program reviews the protocols described in this manual. If you are going to test schools for Radon, the protocols described are essential for performing those measurements in accordance with protocols. ($69.30)*
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17) Radon Testing Equipment Review

This program goes into significant detail in reviewing most every piece of radon testing equipment available. This program is highly suitable for those testers using active systems as well as passive systems and it is also of great use for those interested in developing their own laboratories. Every tester will gain significant knowledge of how all types of testing equipment function. You will see demonstrated numerous types of testing equipment. ($88.50)*
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18) Tampering by the Numbers

This program is a review of work done to determine what types of tampering affects which kinds of devices and by how much. A detailed discussion of the most likely kinds of tampering, their affects, and what kinds of things can be done to diminish tampering are all discussed. Included in this program is a round table discussion with Bill Brodhead, one of the authors of this work, and Bob Lewis, another of the individuals who did this work. You will see some very simple devices which can be used to foil tampering attempts on electrets, charcoal canisters, and numerous other monitors. ($69.30)*
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19) Tampering in the Radon Industry

Tampering is a potential problem in any industry and a discussion of techniques to help minimize tampering is discussed. There is also a round table discussion with several radon testers. ($69.30)*
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20) The Citizen's Guide to Radon (text review)

This is a Text Review only, no video, which reviews in detail the Citizen's Guide to Radon. It includes 36 questions and 21 pages. ($15.95)* †
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21) Very Fundamental Nuclear Physics

This program reviews the details of the Nuclear Physics associated with the Radon Problem. Topics discussed are: the nature of matter, radioactivity, half-lives, the periodic table, units, types of radiation, decay chains, secular equilibrium, working level month calculations, and health effects. ($73.75)*
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22) Consumer’s Guide to Radon Reduction

This program discusses guidance given to the consumer on how to choose an appropriate radon mitigator, how to determine an appropriate radon mitigation system and how to maintain the radon mitigation system. ($69.30*)
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23) A Citizen's Guide to Radon

This program is a careful review of the new "Citizen's Guide to Radon" and additional remarks are made regarding the BEIR VI report as it pertains to radon risk and how the current understanding of radon risk has been developed.($61.30*) (DVD or VHS)
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25) Mitigation Efficiency Techniques

Mitigation of the Radon problem has matured significantly with sub slab depressurization as the most common mitigation technique. This program discusses steps a mitigator can take to enhance the working environment, increase the efficiency of the mitigator and produce a better quality job. ($40.40)
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26) Quality Assurance Plans for Radon
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27) Disposal of Granular Activated Charcoal used for the Treatment of Radon-222 in Well Water

Though not yet a major issue, the disposal of spent granular activated charcoal (GAC) filters used in the application of residential radon reduction from well water may one day become a concern. Residual radioactivity collected on the filter media, such as natural uranium, radium, and lead need to be accounted for in order to minimize problems at the disposal site. Well water is known to contain small quantities of uranium, radium, and radon, and the GAC filter has varying collection efficiencies for each. Lead, a decay product of radon will also build up on the filter. Various disposal concerns need to be considered such as, U.S. DOT transportation issues, U.S. NRC regulations, and state TENORM guidance. This paper addresses these issues and Pennsylvania is used as a case study. ($24.95)
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