Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Association

History and Structure:
– Founded in Burton in 1990 by various consultancy companies through its sister association, the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA)
– ATAC was established to fulfill the need for a trade association voice for consultancies
– Head office located in Burton with a training center in Rayleigh
– Access to various other training centers across the UK
– Physical presence in different locations with a network of training facilities

Staff:
– Ian Stone CCP ran the association on a day-to-day basis until 2013, with over fifteen years of experience in the asbestos industry
– Andrew Jackson is the current Chairman of ATAC, with nearly two decades of experience in the industry
– Jonathan Francis was replaced by Andrew Jackson as ATAC Chairman in 2011

Functions:
– Raises awareness about asbestos issues
– Actively campaigns for asbestos safety, such as the Asbestos In Schools campaign
– Part of a parliamentary steering group
– Collaborates with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
– Works with regulatory bodies like the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)

Membership:
– Currently has 70 member companies located across the UK, including international members from Europe and other countries
– Diverse membership base
– Provides access to industry information and resources
– Offers a platform for networking and collaboration within the asbestos industry

Advocacy and Collaboration:
– ATAC has a history of advocating for the asbestos industry
– Collaborates with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and regulatory bodies like the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) Source:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos_Testing_and_Consultancy_Association

Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Association (Wikipedia)

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The Asbestos Testing And Consultancy Association (ATAC) is the trade association for companies in the UK who carry out asbestos surveying, analytical and laboratory work.

Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Association

Abbreviation	ATAC
Purpose	The voice of Asbestos Testing and Consultancy in the UK
Location	ATaC, Unit 1 Stretton Business Park 2, Brunel Drive, Stretton, Staffordshire, DE13 0BY
Region served	UK
Website	ADBA Homepage