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We are dedicated to promoting safety and professionalism throughout the licensed asbestos removal industry. As the UK’s leading association representing the interests of asbestos removal contractors and associated businesses we provide guidance, asbestos training and support on all legislative requirements for our members and their clients.

We are dedicated to promoting professionalism and safety throughout the asbestos testing and consultancy industry. As the UK’s leading association representing the interests of asbestos surveyors and asbestos analysts, we provide qualifications, guidance, and support for our members. When seeking a UKAS accredited specialist to survey for hazardous asbestos material and test after its safe removal.

We’ve been researching lung conditions for 30 years.

Today, it remains at the heart of what we do.

Our aim is always to improve care – and to prevent, treat and cure lung diseases.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 came into force on 6 April 2012, updating previous asbestos regulations to take account of the European Commission’s view that the UK had not fully implemented the EU Directive on exposure to asbestos (Directive 2009/148/EC).

Asbestos can be found in any building built before the year 2000 (houses, factories, offices, schools, hospitals etc) and causes around 5000 deaths every year.

HSE provide a list of asbestos essentials task sheets for building, maintenance and allied trades on how to safely carry out non-licensed work involving asbestos. Click here to find out more.

We have worked with thousands of people across the UK suffering from asbestos-related diseases, including asbestosis. As well as providing financial, emotional and practical support to sufferers and their families, we also offer legal representation for those who want to claim compensation.

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the national accreditation body for the United Kingdom, appointed by the government, to assess organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services.

UKAS is appointed as the national accreditation body by Accreditation Regulations 2009 (SI No 3155/2009) and the EU Regulation (EC) 765/2008.  UKAS operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government, through the Secretary of State for Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

UKATA is a leading authority on asbestos training, a not for profit association established in 2008 with a set purpose in mind: to be recognised as the asbestos industry’s most eminent training association.

UKATA is instantly recognised and respected for the exacting standards in asbestos training delivered by its Members in accordance with current HSE Legislation.