The Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Association (ATaC) is the leading trade association in the UK for asbestos surveying, analysis and consultancy companies.

We have been supporting and representing asbestos testing and consultancy specialists for over 16 years, and today members have over 160 offices across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

We are committed to providing the best support, representation and training for members.

Benefits of Membership

• Guidance: expert specialist advice and guidance on applying regulations and legislative requirements.

• Representation: ATaC represents members via a number of industry groups and committees including the Asbestos Leadership Council (ALC) and United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) Technical and Advisory Committee

• Recognition: ATaC is the only recognised trade body for the analytical asbestos industry.

• Awareness: increased visibility through the marketing activities of the Association.

• Qualifications: access to an extensive range of qualifications and the Association has introduced apprenticeships for the industry.

• Consultancy: a range of consultancy services are available

• Communication: Association and industry news, along with regulations and guidance information is provided by various comms channels including e-newsletters.

• ATaC/ARCA News Magazine: this Journal for Asbestos Management Professionals is published quarterly and has a readership of around 2,000 industry professionals. Members are listed in the ATaC News, and have the opportunity to advertise and submit editoral.

• Website: visitors can search for a member via various routes and members can upgrade their listing to gain more visibility on the search result pages.

• Member portal: members have access to a secure portal to review individual training records, post job vacancy adverts on the ATaC website, and more.

• CHAS: members can obtain CHAS accreditation through ATaC at a reduced cost.

The Rules of Membership of the Association are available to view here.

Take the first step towards joining ATaC … see How to Apply or call us today on 01283 505776