{"id":13640,"date":"2026-10-21T11:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T15:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/?p=13640"},"modified":"2026-10-21T11:00:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T15:00:27","slug":"is-your-home-office-a-safe-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/fr\/is-your-home-office-a-safe-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Home Office a Safe Workplace?  Radon and the Risks We Don\u2019t Always See."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When we think about workplace safety, our minds naturally drift to hard hats on construction sites, ergonomic assessments in corporate skyscrapers, or safety protocols in manufacturing plants. But the definition of the workplace has shifted. Data from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statcan.gc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Statistics Canada<\/a> shows that 11.4% of employed Canadians work exclusively from home and another 9.8% work in a hybrid arrangement, meaning roughly one in five workers spend at least some of their working time at home. With millions of professionals logging in from home offices, often nestled in basements or main floor spare rooms, we need to expand our view of what occupational health and safety actually entails.<\/p>\n<p>While working from home offers flexibility, it can also introduce unexpected environmental hazards. Chief among them? <em><span style=\"color: #00aa5b;\"><strong>Radon gas.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Qu&#039;est-ce que le radon\u00a0?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in rocks and soil. Because it\u2019s colorless, odorless, and tasteless, you can\u2019t detect it using your senses. Outdoors, radon dilutes harmlessly into the atmosphere. But when it seeps into enclosed structures through foundation cracks, construction joints, sump pits, and floor drains, it can accumulate to hazardous concentrations.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #111f47;\"><em>Approximately <strong>17.8%<\/strong> of Canadian residential buildings have radon levels at or above Health Canada\u2019s current guideline of 200 Bq\/m\u00b3, according to the most recent national estimate from the <a style=\"color: #111f47;\" href=\"https:\/\/crosscanadaradon.ca\/survey\/\">2024 Cross-Canada Radon Survey<\/a>. Prolonged exposure to elevated radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall, after smoking.<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why is this particularly critical for remote workers? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To carve out quiet, dedicated workspaces away from household distractions, many remote professionals set up their home offices in <strong>basements, finished lower levels, or main floors<\/strong>. Because radon enters directly from the surrounding ground, concentrations tend to be highest in the lowest occupied levels of a building. Spending full workdays, and often evenings, in a ground-contact or subterranean space may substantially increases cumulative exposure time.<\/p>\n<p>The growth of remote and hybrid work has blurred the line between our workplaces and our homes. That makes it worth expanding the way we think about workplace health and safety.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Home Is Still a Workplace When You&#8217;re Working<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Le <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccohs.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)<\/a> identifies indoor air quality as an important workplace health and safety consideration, noting that a healthy indoor environment should be free from unacceptable levels of certain gases and other contaminants.<\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, employers are responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, but when your office is your house, the responsibility for indoor air quality and environmental safety often falls squarely on you \u2013 the homeowner.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Quick Checklist: Is Your Home Office Safe?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you are thinking about evaluating the safety of your remote workspace, run through this quick checklist:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #00aa5b;\"><strong>\u2610 Where is your desk located?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><em><em><em>If your primary workspace is in the basement or ground floor, your radon exposure risk may be higher.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #00aa5b;\">\u2610 How many hours do you spend there?<\/span><\/strong><em><em><em><br \/>\nIf you occupy the space regularly, health guidelines suggest monitoring your air quality closely.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #00aa5b;\">\u2610 Have you ever tested for radon?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><em>Because you cannot detect radon with your senses, a radon measurement device must be used to gauge your level of exposure.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #00aa5b;\">\u2610 Is your testing up to date?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><em><em>Health Canada recommends re-testing in certain circumstances, including after renovations that affect a home&#8217;s structure or ventilation, significant excavation near the home, energy-efficiency upgrades, or when a basement or lower level becomes a regularly occupied space.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Simple, Reliable Testing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The only way to know if your workspace is safe is to test it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/publications\/health-risks-safety\/guide-radon-measurements-residential-dwellings.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sant\u00e9 Canada<\/a> recommends conducting a <strong>long-term test (a minimum of 91 days)<\/strong> during the heating season (when radon concentrations in the home tend to be a their highest), using a certified measurement device to capture an accurate seasonal average.<\/p>\n<p>Testing is non-invasive, straightforward, and requires no technical expertise: you simply place a small, passive detector on a shelf or desk in your primary work area and return it to an accredited laboratory after at least 91-days have passed.<\/p>\n<p>Explore some of our certified radon testing solutions below to find the best fit for your space. Click on any detector to view specifications, testing duration, and order directly from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/fr\/radon-shop\/?utm_source=Workplace-Blog&amp;utm_medium=internal-link&amp;utm_campaign=radon-shop&amp;utm_content=text-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magasin Radon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-woo-product-slider fusion-woo-slider\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel fusion-carousel-title-below-image\" style=\"--awb-columns:3;\" data-metacontent=\"yes\" data-autoplay=\"no\" data-columns=\"3\" data-itemmargin=\"13\" data-itemwidth=\"180\" data-touchscroll=\"no\" data-imagesize=\"auto\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-clean-product-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div  class=\"fusion-image-wrapper\" aria-haspopup=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/fr\/produit\/long-term-radon-test-kit\/\" aria-label=\"Kit de test de radon \u00e0 long terme\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Radtrak_Long-Term-Detector-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Front corner view of a Radtrak\u00b3 long-term Radon Detector\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Radtrak_Long-Term-Detector-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Radtrak_Long-Term-Detector-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Radtrak_Long-Term-Detector-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Radtrak_Long-Term-Detector-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Radtrak_Long-Term-Detector-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Radtrak_Long-Term-Detector-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 784px) 391px, (min-width: 712px) 587px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><div class=\"cart-loading\"><i class=\"awb-icon-spinner\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"fusion-carousel-title product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/fr\/produit\/long-term-radon-test-kit\/\" target=\"_self\">Kit de test de radon \u00e0 long terme<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"fusion-carousel-meta\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-price\">\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">&#36;<\/span>54.00<\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-clean-product-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div  class=\"fusion-image-wrapper\" aria-haspopup=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/fr\/produit\/short-term-radon-test-kit\/\" aria-label=\"Kit de test de radon \u00e0 court terme\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2539\" height=\"2539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rapidos-Short-Term-Detector_1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Straight view of Rapidos Short-term Radon Detector\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rapidos-Short-Term-Detector_1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rapidos-Short-Term-Detector_1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rapidos-Short-Term-Detector_1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rapidos-Short-Term-Detector_1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rapidos-Short-Term-Detector_1-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rapidos-Short-Term-Detector_1.jpg 2539w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 784px) 391px, (min-width: 712px) 587px, (min-width: 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Radon-Kit-Bundle-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Side View of Radtrak\u00b3 and Rapidos Radon Detectors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Radon-Kit-Bundle-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Radon-Kit-Bundle-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Radon-Kit-Bundle-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Radon-Kit-Bundle-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Radon-Kit-Bundle-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Radon-Kit-Bundle-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2200px) 100vw, (min-width: 784px) 391px, (min-width: 712px) 587px, (min-width: 640px) 712px, \" \/><div class=\"cart-loading\"><i class=\"awb-icon-spinner\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"fusion-carousel-title product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/fr\/produit\/radon-test-kit-bundle\/\" target=\"_self\">Ensemble de kit de test de radon<\/a><\/h4><div class=\"fusion-carousel-meta\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-price\">\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">&#36;<\/span>115.00<\/bdi><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Managing Workplace Safety Across Distributed Teams<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Forward-thinking organizations understand the benefits of expanding employee health and wellness initiatives beyond their office doors. While many companies provide ergonomic chairs, dual monitors, or wellness stipends, supporting basic environmental health &#8211; such as indoor air quality and radon awareness &#8211; is an impactful way to protect your distributed team.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you need bulk testing solutions for remote staff or expert guidance on complex facility hazards, our team is ready to help you foster a healthier, safer workforce.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper fusion-align-inline-medium\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/fr\/contact-us-ohs\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Parlez \u00e0 nos experts.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:14px;--awb-content-font-size:20px;--awb-content-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-content-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-content-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-divider-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-divider-hover-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-icon-box-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography2-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography2-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography2-font-style);--awb-title-font-size:var(--awb-typography2-font-size);--awb-title-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography2-letter-spacing);--awb-title-line-height:var(--awb-typography2-line-height);--awb-title-text-transform:var(--awb-typography2-text-transform);--awb-content-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-content-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-content-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-11846-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-980e3598b77ed4db9 fusion-toggle-no-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_980e3598b77ed4db9\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"980e3598b77ed4db9\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11846-1\" data-target=\"#980e3598b77ed4db9\" href=\"#980e3598b77ed4db9\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What happens if my test shows radon levels above the 200 Bq\/m\u00b3 guideline?<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"980e3598b77ed4db9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_980e3598b77ed4db9\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><\/p>\n<p><em>Don&#8217;t panic\u2014elevated radon is completely manageable. If your long-term test results come back above Health Canada\u2019s guideline of 200 Bq\/m\u00b3, a certified radon mitigation professional can install a mitigation system (most commonly an active soil depressurization system). This system uses a small pipe and continuous fan to vent soil gas safely from beneath your foundation to the outdoors, often reducing radon concentrations by more than 80% to 90%.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-11a0cfd44cc46353f fusion-toggle-no-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_11a0cfd44cc46353f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"11a0cfd44cc46353f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11846-1\" data-target=\"#11a0cfd44cc46353f\" href=\"#11a0cfd44cc46353f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can\u2019t I just use an air purifier or open my windows?<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"11a0cfd44cc46353f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_11a0cfd44cc46353f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><\/p>\n<p><em>Standard HEPA air purifiers and furnace filters are designed to capture airborne particles (like dust and pollen), but they cannot filter out radioactive gases like radon. While opening windows introduces fresh air, it is only a temporary fix that isn&#8217;t practical during Canadian winters, and radon concentrations start to rebound as soon as windows are closed. Testing and permanent ventilation or mitigation are the only reliable solutions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-1ba4cd3b81dd31980 fusion-toggle-no-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_1ba4cd3b81dd31980\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1ba4cd3b81dd31980\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11846-1\" data-target=\"#1ba4cd3b81dd31980\" href=\"#1ba4cd3b81dd31980\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why does Health Canada recommend a 91-day test instead of a 48-hour kit?<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"1ba4cd3b81dd31980\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_1ba4cd3b81dd31980\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><\/p>\n<p><em>Radon levels fluctuate significantly from day to day and hour to hour based on wind, barometric pressure, precipitation, and furnace operation. Health Canada recommends a long-term test of at least 91 days conducted during the heating season because it smooths out these daily spikes and dips, providing an accurate seasonal average of your actual cumulative exposure.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-1f51534c23f229625 fusion-toggle-no-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_1f51534c23f229625\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1f51534c23f229625\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11846-1\" data-target=\"#1f51534c23f229625\" href=\"#1f51534c23f229625\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are employers legally required to test remote workers' private homes in Canada?<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"1f51534c23f229625\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_1f51534c23f229625\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><\/p>\n<p><em>In Canada, employers are traditionally responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, but when you work from home, the direct responsibility for residential air quality typically falls to the homeowner. Provincial occupational health and safety legislation does not currently mandate that employers physically inspect or test private homes. However, forward-thinking employers recognize that duty of care and wellness extend to remote staff, making employer-sponsored test kits a high-impact, proactive safety measure.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-fccaf4ef84c945136 fusion-toggle-no-divider\" style=\"--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-content-color:var(--awb-color8);\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_fccaf4ef84c945136\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fccaf4ef84c945136\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-11846-1\" data-target=\"#fccaf4ef84c945136\" href=\"#fccaf4ef84c945136\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I rent my home or basement suite - can I still test?<\/span><\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"fccaf4ef84c945136\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_fccaf4ef84c945136\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\"><\/p>\n<p><em>Yes. Radon testing is completely passive, non-invasive, and requires no drilling, wiring, or structural alterations. You simply place a small detector on a desk or shelf in your primary work area and mail it to the laboratory when the test period ends. If levels come back elevated, you will have certified third-party lab documentation to provide to your landlord so appropriate mitigation can be arranged.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we think about workplace safety, our minds naturally drift  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":13642,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,35],"tags":[240,238,239,18,237,241,236,15],"class_list":["post-13640","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-occupational-health-news","tag-gas","tag-hazard","tag-radioactive","tag-radon","tag-radon-gas","tag-remote-worker","tag-workplace","tag-workplace-safety"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is Your Home Office a Safe Workplace?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"With many professionals logging in from home offices, often nestled in basements, we need to expand our view of safety in the workplace\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/fr\/is-your-home-office-a-safe-workplace\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"fr_CA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Is Your Home Office a Safe Workplace?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"With many professionals logging in from home offices, often nestled in basements, we need to expand our view of safety in the workplace\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/fr\/is-your-home-office-a-safe-workplace\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"ECOH\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-10-21T15:00:27+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.ecoh.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ECOH_Basement-Office.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1536\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Rui Carvalho\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"\u00c9crit par\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Rui Carvalho\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimation du temps de lecture\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ecoh.ca\\\/is-your-home-office-a-safe-workplace\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ecoh.ca\\\/is-your-home-office-a-safe-workplace\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Rui Carvalho\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.ecoh.ca\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/15ae7b6af4061786e51219d05bc30959\"},\"headline\":\"Is Your Home Office a Safe Workplace? 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