Information Downloads

The Institution of Engineering & Technology has drawn upon the expertise of its members to produce a number of reports, factfiles 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.

• IET Factfiles

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Information Technology

• 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

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) and Functional Safety

• EMC & Functional Safety Core Document

Energy & Environment

• Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
• Contaminated Land
• Dioxins
• Distributed Generation
• Environmental Effects of Electricity Generation
• Fuel Cells 
• Nuclear Power
• Renewable Energy
• Safe Disposal of Batteries
• WEEE Directivee

Health and Safety

• Colour Vision Defects Factfile
• Health and Safety Briefings
• Health and Safety Guide
• Lessons to be Learnt from Health and Safety Case Law
• Safety, Health and Environmental Risk

Submissions to Government

• Consultation in progress
• Archive of Submissions to UK Government, Devolved Administrations, European Commission and other agencies