Earlier in the year, ATLAS published Lightning Protection: A Life Story in Tomorrow’s Facilities Management (TFM) Magazine, which took readers back to the creation of the first lightning protection system. Following on from that article, ATLAS has now published Part…
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2021 marks the 75th year of the Association of Technical Lightning & Access Specialists (ATLAS) representing the lightning protection and specialist access industry. To celebrate this poignant milestone, ATLAS would like to take you on a journey through 75 years…
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ATLAS is delighted to announce the launch of its first BS EN:62305 Accreditation & Refresher courses of 2021. The courses will be held in the Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel in Manchester between 4 – 12 August 2021. To find…
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The Ladder Association and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) have joined forces to release two new guidance documents that are set to help thousands of people work more safely on ladders. With falls from height such a common type of…
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ATLAS will be attending the next APPG on Working at Height Meeting which will be looking at the No Falls Charter. The meeting will be held on Monday 12 July 2021 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm via Zoom. ATLAS is encouraging…
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NFRC has produced a guidance note on Lightning Protection for Tiled and Slated Roofs with the help of ATLAS Council and Lightning Protection Committee member, John Jolly (Cuttings) on behalf of ATLAS. The guidance can be viewed on ATLAS’ information…
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ATLAS is delighted to announce the winner of the second quarter of its photo competition. The £200 prize goes to Craig MacKay from Balmore Specialist Contracts. We would like to congratulate Craig on his fantastic photograph, and all thank members…
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ATLAS has recently featured an article on ‘Lightning Protection: A Life Story’ in Tomorrow’s Facilities Management magazine. The piece takes you back to the creation of the first ever lightning protection system and how it came about, and how it…
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Radio Frequency (RF) and Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) sometimes referred to as “RADHAZ” are a serious risk to construction and maintenance workers globally. Anyone involved in working in close proximity to transmitting equipment (aerials, antennae, satellite dishes etc) can be exposed…
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2021 marks ATLAS’ 75th Anniversary, as the Association has been representing the leading companies in the lightning protection and specialist access at height sectors since 1946. To celebrate the 75th Anniversary, ATLAS will be launching a video including footage and…
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