Beginning in 1885 with the research, advocacy, and leadership of the founders of Norton Company, our commitment to safety continues today through the work of our Product Safety Department, ensuring the safe design, application, and use of our products.
SAFETY DATA SHEETS
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SAFETY GUIDES
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DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT
Get To Know Our Product Safety Team
With over 100 combined years of experience in the abrasives and safety industry, it is our mission to design, manufacture, and sell safe products for safe applications; eliminate personal injuries from the use of our products; and enhance the value of our products through safety.
![]() | Dennis Mueller Manager, World Product Safety |
![]() | Adam Bujnowski Senior Product Safety Engineer |
![]() | Holly Colt Senior Product Safety Engineer |
![]() | Karen Talbot Product Safety Assistant, World Product Safety |
SAFETY RESOURCES
The improper use of abrasives can be dangerous. For safe operation, always follow the safety information printed on each product and on the safety guides provided. If you’re looking for guidance on how to use our products safely and effectively, please use the resources we’ve created to keep you safe:

LATEST SAFETY ARTICLES:
Do's and Don'ts of Flap Discs »
Get a refresher on flap disc safety, focusing on the three areas where most problems arise.
Precautions to take when using grinding wheels.
Multiple Wheel Mounting: Know the Rules »
How to safely mount grinding wheels used in sets.
POPULAR SAFETY ARTICLES:
Do’s and Don’ts of Bench Grinding Wheels »
The causes of most accidents with grinding wheels have been related to misuse and abuse.
Safety – Cutting vs. Grinding »
No short “cuts” for safe grinding.