Unsafe abrasive products are dangerous. They pose a considerable risk for the user, manufacturer, trader and importer.

If there is an accident, then the injured party could make them liable. The management of these companies can also be shown to be liable from the organizational point of view should the Quality steps taken to govern production prove unsatisfactory.

oSa members have realized this and have protected themselves. They do everything to minimize the potential for risk from their abrasives. Their production is in line with the world's most stringent directives and the safety and quality of their products is monitored in conformity with the most up-to-date standards and provisions. oSa members also subject themselves to additional and even tougher regulations so as to manufacture safe products and avoid accidents in abrasive work .

Recognized quality safeguarding systems and oSa membership ensure that the firms have taken effective measures to keep down the risks of liability claims.