Noise and NIR Division

The staff of the Noise and Non-Ionising Radiation (NIR) Division seek to protect human health and the environment from harmful impacts or nuisances due to noise or non-ionizing radiation (NIR). Their work is based on the Environmental Protection Act, the Noise Abatement Ordinance and the NIR Ordinance.

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Tasks and topics

Main focus of work:

  • Analysing scientific knowledge on the effects of noise and NIR on humans and the environment and promoting research projects to increase this knowledge
  • Promoting measures to reduce noise and radiation at source
  • Promoting tranquillity and natural darkness in urban development
  • Monitoring of exposure to noise and NIR
  • Informing the public about exposure to noise and NIR and the impact on health and business
  • Supporting the competent federal and cantonal authorities in their enforcement tasks

The division is responsible for the topic:

Management

Urs Walker

Urs Walker
Position:
Head of Noise and NIR division

Alexander Reichenbach

Alexander Reichenbach
Position: 
Head of Non-Ionising Radiation Section (NIR)

Fredy Fischer

Fredy Fischer
Position:
 Head of Railway Noise Section

Sophie Hoehn

Sophie Hoehn
Position:
 Head of Road Noise Section

Joseph Al Ahmar
Position:
 Head of Impacts Noise and NIR Section

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Last modification 01.04.2025

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