Factfiles, Position Statements and Briefings
The Institution of Engineering & Technology has drawn upon the expertise of its members to produce a number of factfiles, position statements and briefings on a wide range of topics, including the health effects of mobile phones, nuclear power, colour blindness, RFID, and many more.
These factfiles are designed to provide unbiased information in an informative way for IET members and the general public.
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• Transforming Engineering Education – report on the 1st year of the Engineering Diploma
• Studying Stem – what are the barriers?
• Engineering & Technology Skills Surveys
• Identity Management: Myths and Realities
• e-Business Reference Centre
• Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID)
• IT Procurement Best Practice Guidelines
• Dates Potentially Causing Problems in Computer Systems (from the present day to 2100)
• Communicating by email – A good practice guide
• Computer Based Safety Critical Systems
Mobile phones, Pylons and Health
• Possible Health Effects of Power Lines, Mobile Phones and Base Stations
• Position Statement on the Possible Health Effects of Low Level Electromagnetic Fields
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) for Functional Safety
• EMC for Functional Safety Document
• Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
• Contaminated Land
• Dioxins
• Distributed Generation
• Fuel Cells
• Nuclear Power
• Renewable Energy
• Safe Disposal of Batteries
• WEEE Directive
• Colour Vision Defects Factfile
• Health and Safety Briefings
• Health and Safety Guide
• Lessons to be Learnt from Health and Safety Case Law
• Consultation in progress
• Archive of Submissions to UK government, Devolved Administrations, European Commission and other agencies
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