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IET skills survey 2009

The 2009 skills survey was carried out by the IET to determine whether there is a shortage of engineers and technicians in the UK. This survey clearly shows the impact of the current recession, with a fall in recruitment and an easing of engineering skills shortages.

PDF (1317 k) Updated September 2009
Control of substances hazardous to health COSHH
A brief introduction to COSHH (The control of substances hazardous to health) regulations, including links to further information. PDF (74 k) Updated January 2010
Mobile Phones and Electricity Distribution Factfile
The IET has produced a factfile on the possible health effects of mobile phones, power lines and base stations. This factfile is designed to aid public understanding of this important and sensitive subject through explaining key aspects of the science, technology and terminology used. PDF (1346 k) Updated July 2007
Hydroelectric Power (1788 k) Updated March 2007

Distributed Generation
The term distributed generation is used to refer to generation units that are connected to the distribution network rather than to the high voltage transmission grid. PDF (512 k) Updated July 2008
Communicating by email - A good practice guide

Email overload is a growing issue. This guide provides hints and tips on how to avoid the pitfalls in using Email.
PDF (1475 k) Updated January 2008
Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM 2007) (82 k) Updated June 2008
Computer Based Safety Critical Systems (1446 k) Updated April 2009
Nuclear Reactor Types (1991 k) Updated May 2008
Potential problem dates for computers from 2001 - 2100 (1140 k) Updated January 2001