NATAS was originally formed in 1996 as the National Asbestos Training & Accreditation Scheme, a dedicated asbestos training scheme for the asbestos removal industry whose aim was to improve training standards by providing a structured and quality training scheme for the asbestos industry at a time when there was no effective training guidance or mandatory standards.

Natas soon became established as a nationally respected training provider and in 1998 became the first dedicated independent training provider recognised by the HSE to provide specialist training to licensed asbestos removal contractors.

Natas has been actively involved with the HSE and other stakeholders over the last decade (via the Asbestos Training Providers Working Group) in the development of asbestos training standards within the UK and many of the original standards and policies conceived and developed by Natas in the late 90's are now incorporated within the current asbestos legislation and approved codes of practice.

Natas was a founding member of UKATA (United Kingdom Asbestos Training Association) along with several other training providers and asbestos contractor trade associations.

Natas was also involved with the development of the BOHS Proficiency modules (P401, P402 etc) and have been one of the most active training BOHS providers, training many thousands of asbestos professionals since the modules were launched in 2000.

Building on and in addition to our core strength as a training and qualification provider for the asbestos industry, NATAS has established over the last decade a full portfolio of asbestos services and provides UKAS accredited asbestos surveying, testing laboratory, air monitoring along with consultancy and management services. Operating throughout the UK, EU and in other regions such as the US, Middle East and Asia. Natas also offers asbestos management software solutions including web and remote management.