An Introduction to ATLAS
ATLAS was formed to promote, safeguard, protect and further the common interests of steeplejacking and lightning conductor engineering companies. By working to maintain a high standard of conduct, combat unfair practices and encourage safety and efficiency in the steeplejack and lightning protection industry, it offers its members access to the best industry knowledge and advice available.
The ATLAS team (from left): Sally Lehwald, Richard Catt
Helen Tidmarsh, and Carol Dickens
ATLAS operates from its Secretariat offices in Nottingham. The Secretariat undertakes the day-to-day work of the Association; liaising with members, Council, industry bodies and any others who require information or advice.
Council meetings take place four times a year and are open to all ATLAS members to participate in discussions on industry topics, to pose questions and to meet with other member companies to further both their own and the industry’s development. The council is elected annually by the membership to ensure the highest standards are maintained.
Association Objectives
- To ensure high standards of safety, both for management and operatives through a comprehensive range of training and qualification
- To protect others who may be affected by their operations
- To maintain a high standard of professional conduct and ensure members comply with current regulations
- To represent to clients a hallmark of quality and efficiency
- To secure equitable forms of contract with clients and to discourage unfair and unsafe work practises
Outside the quarterly meetings, work continues throughout the year in the form of committee activity, ensuring that ATLAS remains at the forefront of all industry developments; influencing decisions, improving standards and reporting back to the membership.
Membership of ATLAS is carefully monitored and all companies are obliged to abide by the Constitution and Code of Conduct. Any member found in breach of this is at risk of having its membership withdrawn.
