Non-Ionising Radiation Section (NIR)

The Section

• is responsible at the federal level for the protection against non-ionising radiation (NIR) produced by fixed installations, such as mobile telephone base stations, radio transmitters, power transmission lines, railway power supply facilities, radars, etc.;
• follows the scientific work on the effects of NIR on the environment and human health and periodically assesses the health risks associated with NIR;
• supports the enforcement activities of the federal and cantonal authorities and provides appropriate aids to promote efficient and consistent enforcement;
• is responsible for studying and assessing environmental exposure to NIR (immissions);
• provides scientific and technical foundations for policymakers so as to promote the development of protection against NIR.

Topic:

Topic Electrosmog and light

Personnel

Alexander Reichenbach
Position: Head of section
Tasks: Technical and administrative management
Tel.: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Frank Brügger
Position: Deputy head of section
Tasks: Technical and scientific matters in the area of low-frequency NIR; high-voltage power lines; Transformers; Domestic installations; Calculation and measurement methods, Project assessments
Tel.: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Joseph Al Ahmar
Tasks: Technical and scientific matters in the area of low- and high-frequency NIR; High-voltage power lines; Transformers; Transmitters for telecommunications and air traffic control; Calculation and measurement methods; Project assessments
Tel.: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Clara Balsiger
Tasks: Specialized communication; Technical and scientific matters in the area of low-frequency NIR; High-voltage power lines; Transformers etc.; Project assessments
Tel.: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Sebastian Egger
Tasks: Monitoring of the NIR-immissions
Tel.: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

David Kretzer
Tasks: Technical and scientific matters relating to railway infrastructure; Light emissions
Tel.: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Maurane Riesen
Tasks: Health effects of non-ionising radiation
Tel.: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Andreas Siegenthaler
Tasks: Technical and scientific matters relating to high-frequency NIR; Transmitters for telecommunications and air traffic control; Calculation and measurement methods; Project assessments
Tel.: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Last modification 09.09.2021