Penalties for Non-Compliance
Failure to comply with radon monitoring and remediation obligations in the workplace exposes the employer to severe financial penalties and, in more serious cases, criminal sanctions. In addition to protecting the health of employees and visitors, proper radon gas control is therefore essential to avoid arrests, high fines, and business bans.
Regulatory Framework and Reference Levels
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Legislative Decree No. 101 of July 31, 2020 (implementation of Euratom Directive 2013/59): sets a reference level of 300 Bq/m³; requires investigation and measurement in high-risk areas.
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Legislative Decree No. 203 of November 25, 2022 (amendment): clarifies timelines and monitoring procedures.
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Legislative Decree No. 81 of April 9, 2008 (Consolidated Safety Act): requires radon measurements to be included in the Risk Assessment Document (DVR).
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Prime Ministerial Decree of January 11, 2024: adoption of the National Radon Action Plan 2023–2032.
Criminal Penalties
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Failure to measure: imprisonment from 1 to 6 months or fine from €2,000 to €15,000 (Art. 17).
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Failure to carry out remediation: imprisonment from 6 months to 1 year or fine from €5,000 to €20,000 (Art. 17).
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Use of unqualified technicians or incomplete assessments: same penalties, with aggravating factors in case of repeated offenses.
Administrative Penalties
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Failure to submit data (Arts. 18, 22–23): fine from €2,000 to €10,000.
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Failure to inform workers (Art. 32): fine from €1,500 to €3,000.
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Non-compliance in the Risk Assessment Document (DVR) (e.g., omission of radon-related measures): fines vary depending on the severity of the violation.
Additional Consequences and Liability
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Temporary suspension of business operations until compliance is achieved.
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Civil lawsuits from employees for health damages.
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Criminal liability of the employer and managers in cases of gross negligence.
How to Avoid Penalties
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Rely on a specialized radon monitoring service.
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Integrate the results into the DVR and promptly notify the relevant authorities.
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Plan mitigation measures if levels exceed 300 Bq/m³.
Conclusion
Ensuring compliance with radon regulations is not only a duty for health protection, but also a strategy to avoid higher overall costs due to fines, legal fees, and potential business shutdowns. Our team of experts supports companies at every stage:
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Preliminary assessment and risk mapping
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Customized continuous monitoring
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Design and implementation of remediation measures
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