Annual Guide 2023 I SOURCE TESTING ASSOCIATION


We have been fortunate in recent years that there have no serious accidents in the UK stack testing industry. This is a trend we all hope will continue but we must not be complacent. The work undertaken on stacks is ever more vital and demanding. The risks are always present and as new staff enter the industry the lessons learnt by more experienced staff must not be lost. The Health and Safety Task Group provides an invaluable resource to the industry to help keep our focus on the serious issue of the safety of those involved in this work.


Quality and Technical task group


The Quality and Technical task group specifi cally addresses those issues relating to improving the value and reliability of the results we provide to our customers as stack testers. The topics routinely discussed include profi ciency testing (PT) schemes, relevant CEN standards and EA method implementation documents, EN 14181 guidance, calibration techniques and the availability of calibration gases. In addition to a large number of stack testing companies, UKAS, EA, process operators and gas supply companies also attend the meetings, enabling issues and topics raised by members to be addressed in the meetings.


The Quality Task Group is active in producing guidance for members, including the STA Guide to the calculation of uncertainty, and the example uncertainty calculation spreadsheets. Members also have the opportunity to input in to EA guidance and CEN and ISO standards.


In addition the Quality and Technical groups also undertake specifi c projects, often with EA or DIUS support, to investigate particular issues related to stack testing methods.


Process Operators task group


The Process Operators Task Group generally meet three times a year in conjunction with the other groups to review developments in legislation and standards and to share practical experience of continuous monitoring, quality assurance and related issues, such as permitting and reporting.


Equipment suppliers task group


Representing the manufacturers and distributors of particulate and gas CEMs, portable instrumentation, sampling equipment and calibration gas suppliers, the group focuses on being a focal point on regulatory, certification and standards issues relevant to emissions monitoring with particular focus on technical issues. The equipment suppliers group provides a technical input into UK regulatory consultations related to emissions monitoring, the MCERTS certification process, European and MID standards and is a forum for resolving issues common across equipment suppliers


Small business task group


Small businesses are innovative, enterprising and flexible. According to the Federation of Small Businesses they account for 51% of private sector turnover, 59% of the private sector work force and 60% of all commercial innovations.


The STA Small Businesses Task Force (SBTG) was formed to monitor developments in our industry, and to represent the interests of smaller companies at meetings of the other STA Task Groups.


Our principal objectives are: • To promote the interests of members • To protect members’ business • To identify the continuously changing needs of members


If you are interested in getting involved with shaping the way of emission monitoring for the future, visit our website www.s-t-a.org or contact us at info@s-t-a.org


Industrial Air Pollution Monitoring


Monday 27 February – Wednesday 1 March 2023


Industrial air pollution monitoring is a complex and challenging topic for all those who are involved, in whatever capacity.


A technically difficult measurement process with many pitfalls for the unwary.


An evolving management and legislative context.


A continually expanding range of documentation from different sources. A steady flow of directives from Europe.


To view the full course programme or to register please visit: http://eps.leeds.ac.uk/short-courses or contact the CPD team on: T: 0113 343 5746 E: cpd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk


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