Norton Industrial Applications Catalogue 2019 LR_115567

10 / Introduction Abrasive safety starts with us. Your safety is our first priority so all Norton products are manufactured in accordance with the most rigorous European and International health, safety and environmental norms. We understand your environment is tough and demanding, risks and expectations are high, you risk life and limb every time you pick up a machine to cut, grind or sand. That’s why we’ll always make sure our products perform to the highest standard, safely. Not only that, we give great importance to maintaining safe working conditions for our own employees throughout the production process. oSa ® The Organisation for the Safety of Abrasives As a member of oSa, we position ourselves amongst quality manufacturers with the highest safety levels and we’re proud to carry the trademark. Through a stringent monitoring and audit system year after year, we maintain our reputation as a reliably safe and responsible producer of quality abrasives. We conform to European and International standards, EN12413, EN13236 and EN13743 for bonded, diamond and coated products and ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 for our manufacturing sites. This is not just because it’s a legal requirement, it’s also because we care. Opt for the oSa ® trademark; tested quality products of the highest safety level. FEPA The Federation of European Producers of Abrasives As a member of the FEPA association, we’re always up to date with the latest technical, legal and scientific regulatory frameworks, meaning we’re always one step ahead. Together with oSa, FEPA pursues the objective of supporting both the currently attained safety standards and further future developments. Our Commitment to Employees and Sustainability As a global leader, and aligned with our business values and vision, our operational policies and practices underpin our commitment to employees and sustainability, which include: pursuing an ambitious policy to constantly improve workplace health & safety; continuously encouraging the personal development of our employees; being a responsible and sustainable player internationally and within our local communities; minimizing the environmental footprint of our operations with five clear priorities; continuously developing eco-valorized products bringing additional value to our customers. For more information on our commitment to employees and sustainability, and for detailed safety advise please visit our website www.norton-abrasives.com. You can also find helpful tips and Do’s & Don’ts on Safety in each of the product sections throughout the catalogue. YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY