The various embodiments of the present invention relate to remote pneumatic (bellows action) actuators for switching applications which are preferably sterile and/or disposable. When compressed the bellows action actuator provides a pulse of air pressure sufficient to actuate a remotely located pneumatic switch configured to turn on/off an electrical mechanical or optical device. The pulse of air pressure is propagated along a non conducting tube thereby substantially reducing the risk of e.g. electric shock or Oignition/combustion associated with conventional electric switches in wet hazardous or medical environments.
