ATLAS has been representing the leading companies in the lightning protection and specialist access at height sectors since 1946. Celebrating the highest standards for over 75 years, ATLAS is at the forefront of industry developments and committed to improving working practices, technical excellence and the skills of the workforce to provide the highest quality service to the industry’s clients.

 

ATLAS works with a range of key stakeholders including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), British Standards Institution (BSI), Build UK, and Access Industry Forum (AIF) to influence decisions, raise standards and shape the business environment for the benefit of its members.

It works closely with the National Specialist Accredited Centre (NSAC), Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the National Construction College (NCC) to provide training and qualifications tailored to the needs of the lightning protection and steeplejacking industries, including apprenticeship programmes offering a formal training route for new entrants.

Training activities are managed by the Steeplejack and Lightning Protection Training Committee, which was formed in 2025 when ATLAS merged with the Steeplejack and Lightning Protection Training Group (SLPTG). The merger allowed training to be coordinated more efficiently.

Originally formed as the National Federation of Master Steeplejacks & Lightning Conductor Engineers (NFMS&LCE) in 2003, the organisation became ATLAS. With an established track record, ATLAS is unrivalled when it comes to providing experience in lightning protection and specialist access solutions, with members leading the way in health and safety, technical innovation and training and skills.

ATLAS is governed by a Council of members.

Council members are champions for progress in the lightning protection and steeplejack sectors. They dedicate their time and effort to improving safety, standards and training for all.

Council is supported by a variety of committees, which each focus on a specialised area of the industry.

Current council and committee members are listed on our website.

To be an ATLAS member, companies must meet strict criteria including, financial stability, health and safety, insurance, technical standards and training. This gives clients using ATLAS members – from nuclear reprocessing facilities to churches – the confidence they are working with competent and reputable specialist contractors.

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