The Source Testing Association (STA) is a non-profit making technical trade association which was established in 1995 and has a corporate membership of over 200 companies from process operators, regulators, equipment suppliers and test laboratories. The STA is committed to the advancement of the science and practice of emission monitoring and to develop and maintain a high quality of service to cu
stomers. Aims and objectives:
contribute to the development of industry standards, codes, safety procedures and operating principles;
encourage the personal and professional development of practicing source testers and students;
maintain a body of current sampling knowledge;
assist in maintenance of a high level of ethical conduct;
seek co-operative endeavours with other professional organisations, institutions and regulatory bodies, nationally and internationally, that are engaged in source emissions testing. The Association offers a package of benefits to its members which include:
Local Authority Part B guidance
Technical advice relating to emission monitoring and MCERTS
Conference, seminars and exhibitions
Representation on National, European and International standards organisations
Training in relation to many aspects of emission monitoring
Liaison with regulators, UK and International, many of whom are members. Various task groups have been set up to address technical issues that arise from the members. Every two years the membership elects the board of directors who act as Chairman for the various task groups. The groups, which meet at regular intervals, include;
Stack Emission Monitoring (Quality and Technical)
Chairman Huw Williams Anchem (Quality)/ John Green PB Power (Technical)
Process Operators Task Group
Chairman David Graham EON UK
Health and Safety Task Group
Chairman Mark Elliott NWSS
Equipment Suppliers Task Group
Chairman William Averdieck PCME
EN14181 Task Group
Chairman William Averdieck PCME
Stack Testing Task Group
Chairman John Hawkins Alcontrol
Small Business Task Group
Chairman Roger Brown OES
The current Chairman of the Source Testing Association is Rod Robinson, NPL
