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Public Affairs and Factfiles

Public Affairs and Factfiles

 

The Institution of Engineering and Technology acts as a voice for the profession within its areas of expertise. The Institution provides professional advice to Parliament, Government and other agencies; and reliable factual information to assist policy makers and the public.

Key Topics

Communications - setting the Institution's policy on technical aspects of fixed line and mobile telecommunications, use of the radio spectrum, broadcasting and sector skills.

Control & Instrumentation - looking at new developments, technologies, policy issues and the impact of sensors, control and instrumentation.

Education & Skills - addressing policy issues relating to science, technology, engineering and math in schools, further education and universities.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - raise the awareness of EMC-related functional safety amongst directors, managers, designers, and other professionals.

Energy & Environment - addressing policy issues on energy supply and use, and providing factfiles on areas such as renewable's, nuclear and energy efficiency.

Health & Safety - providing information on key aspects of Health and Safety relating to engineers, technicians and managers.

Information Technology - raising policy awareness of information technology issues and providing factfiles on key areas such as Best Practice and Information Security.

Independent Safety Assurance (ISA) - ISA's or Independent Safety Assessors objectively assess the safety aspects of a process, system or organisation.

Manufacturing - raising policy awareness in the area of manufacturing within the UK.

Mobile Phones & Power Lines: Potential Health Effects - looking into the possible health effects of mobile phones, base stations, electricity power lines and pylons.

Research - addressing policy issues with regards to Research and Innovation.

Safety, Competency & Commitment - comprehensive competency guidance available to organisations involved with safety-related applications.

Safety Critical Systems - raising policy awareness in the areas of safety critical systems.

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