Safety Systems and Environmental Standards

Senator maintain a proactive stance on environmental issues:-

  • A wood burning boiler system eliminates wood waste whilst providing heating for the factory and offices.
  • Dust free spray rooms and drying space.
  • Humidity controlled wood veneer shop.
  • Water-based adhesives have eliminated use of solvents in chair production.
  • New products aim for 100% recyclable components.

As a company, Senator strive to achieve and maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and safety in the workplace, and are delighted to have achieved the following Standards:-

Quality System ISO 9001 Certified 2003  
Environmental Standard ISO 14001 Certified 2001  
Chain of Custody PEFC Certified 2003  
  FSC Certified 2003  
 
British Standards Senator products generally conform to the
  following British Standard Specifications:
 
Seating BS 2543 1987/1991  
BS 3044 1990  
BS 4875 1985 Parts 1 & 2
BS 5459 1990 Part 2
BS 5940 1980 Part 1
BS 5852 1979/1982 Parts 1 & 2
BS 7176 1989  
BS 7179 1990 Part 5
BS 6250   Part 1
 
Furniture BS 5459 1977 Part 1
BS 6396 1983/1990  
BS 6250   Parts 1 & 2
BS 3962    

In addition to UK Standards, various products have also been certified in Overseas countries – particularly by our licencee partners who manufacture certain specific Senator products under our supervision.