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INTRODUCTION
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
Norton products comply with all expectations
of European health, safety and environmental
standards.
FEPA, the Federation of European Producers of
Abrasives, is dedicated to the promotion of safety
in the use of abrasives and is actively involved in
the preparation and implementation of the
European (EN) and International Standards
(ISO) for Abrasives and Grinding machines.
oSa, the Organisation for Safety of Abrasives
pursues in close collaboration with FEPA the
objectives of supporting both the currently attained
safety standards for abrasive products and their
further developments.
The internal testing and certification is based on
the following standards:
• Safety requirements for Bonded Abrasive products
(EN12413: 1999)
• Safety requirements for Super Abrasive products
(EN13236: 2001)
• Safety requirements for Coated Abrasives
(EN13743: 2002)
• Safety requirements for Diamond Blades
(EN13236: 2001).
Thus the oSa symbol on the abrasive signifies
enhanced application safety for the user, a
reduced liability risk and excellent brand image for
manufacturers, traders and those in marketing.
ISO 9001, certifies Quality Management system is in
accordance with requirements of quality standards.
ISO 14001, certifies Environmental Management
system is in accordance with requirements of
environmental standards.
OHSAS 18001, health and safety at work
certification.
ACTIVITIES
Our responsibility to customers, particularly in the
area of safety and comfort, is taken very seriously.
Products are designed and produced to the most
stringent quality standards to guarantee optimum
personal safety and user comfort. Saint-Gobain
Abrasives is an active member of both FEPA and oSa.
FEPA, THE FEDERATION OF
EUROPEAN PRODUCERS OF
ABRASIVES, IS DEDICATED TO
THE PROMOTION OF SAFETY
IN THE USE OF ABRASIVES
AND IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED
IN THE PREPARATION
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE EUROPEAN ©ENª AND
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
©ISOª FOR ABRASIVES AND
GRINDING MACHINES.
INTRODUCTION
CUTTING-OFF& GRINDINGWHEELS
COATEDABRASIVES& BEARTEX
BONDEDABRASIVES
SUPERABRASIVES
DIAMONDTOOLS
CLEANING,POLISHING& MASKING
PERSONALPROTECTIONEQUIPMENT
TECHNICALINFORMATION