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The Federal Office for Radiation Protection

BfS works for the safety and protection of man and the environment against damages due to ionising and non-ionising radiation. In the field of ionising radiation there are, e. g., X-ray diagnostics in medicine, safety in the handling of radioactive substances in nuclear technology and the protection against enhanced natural radioactivity. The work in the field of non-ionising radiation includes the protection against ultraviolet radiation and the effects of mobile communication.
Of special importance are, in addition to the defence against immediate hazards, the precautions for the protection of the general public, persons employed in the working world as well as patients in the medical field.
 

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Machen Strahlen krank?
 
Ob Handys, Schnurlos-Telefone oder WLAN: Strahlung gibt es im Alltag überall. Welche Auswirkungen sie auf den Menschen haben können und wie man sie messen kann, darüber informiert das Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz (BfS) vom 03. September bis 08. September auf der Internationalen Funkausstellung in Berlin, bei der auch in diesem Jahr vielfältige technische Neuheiten und drahtlose Netzwerke zu sehen sind. more...


    
Using compact fluorescent lamps (energy saving lamps) is of no concern from a radiation protection point of view
EnergiesparlampenUsing compact fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes in households is of no concern from a radiation protection point of view. Available studies demonstrate, that the levels of emitted optical radiation and electric and magnetic fields comply with international recommended limit values. more...
 
Do the forest fires in Russia cause enhanced radioactivity in the atmosphere?

Fires in the Chernobyl area can have radiological effects on the immediately surrounding area if people inhale the radioactive particles in the air. However, the fires do not have any radiological consequence for the rest of Europe and Germany since the dispersion of the radioactive substances is regionally limited. This has been known from former fires in the area. more...
 
Radiation protection aspects regarding full-body scanners
The implementation of novel full-body scanners is planned for security control mainly at airports. Such devices are tested or already routinely used at some airports. The images being produced exhibit with more or less details the body surface and visualise objects worn directly at the body. The Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) has assessed available data. more...

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