OSO Hotwater has a strong focus on quality in everything we do! This shows in our products, our production and our processes. Like many other companies, OSO Hotwater meets the requirements of ISO 9001. But did you know that OSO Hotwater was among the first companies in Norway with this certification, and now also meets the requirements of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 3834-2?

ISO 14001 contains key elements for effective environmental management. Among other things, the standard requires the company to map all of its environmental impact and take action to improve processes throughout the value chain. OSO Hotwater has focused on the environment for decades and was earlier than most Norwegian companies in prioritising environmentally friendly production. In particular, the former second-generation owner Reidar Braathen was a pioneer in the field, establishing Norway’s first product recycling scheme, founding an environmental fund and actively sponsoring a number of environmental activities around the country under the motto “Protect Our Beautiful World”.

In Norway, a healthy working environment is well regulated through laws, regulations and agreements with trade unions, but in large parts of the world this framework is missing. With increasing exports came the need for certification in this area as well, and in 2009 the company was certified to OHSAS 18001, a British standard for occupational health and safety. As recently as 2015, this standard was developed into the world’s first international standard for occupational health and safety, ISO 45001. Its purpose is to give companies a good tool for managing and developing their working environment, and thereby preventing work-related injuries, illness and fatalities. It also ensures that employees are involved in decisions that affect their working day. At OSO, all employees should feel safe at work and be confident that the physical and psychosocial working environment is secure and healthy. Everyone should be included in working life and go home from work a little healthier than they were when the working day began.

ISO 3834-2 is one of the certifications we are most proud of. It sets out quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials – Part 2: Comprehensive quality requirements! Among other things, it means the company has a welding coordinator with extensive knowledge of the design, production and testing of welded components. The standard ensures that all personnel have the necessary competence and correct certification for the work they carry out, and that all processes follow best practice. This is a quality assurance of our products and processes that few can match!

When you use an OSO water heater, you can be sure you are using products that meet the highest standards and that you can rely on. We strive for quality at every level and aim to always be at the forefront of water heaters worldwide!