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- May 2013
- FY2013 Explosives Safety Week to Begin on June 10
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will hold Explosives Safety Week events from June 10 to 16, 2013. Explosives Safety Week is an annual event, aiming to ensure the safety of the public by preventing people from being involved in disasters and accidents caused by explosives. During the week, METI will hold various events in the context of the actual regional situations and raise public awareness of the prevention of disasters caused by explosives.
1. Explosives Safety Week
Explosives Safety Week is an annual event held by METI, aiming to ensure the safety of the public by preventing people from being involved in disasters and accidents caused by explosives.
2. Details of the event
METI will prepare implementation guidelines for carrying out Explosives Safety Week events (see Appendix in Japanese), and convey them to the Regional Industrial Safety and Inspection Departments, local governments, and organizations related to explosives. At the same time, METI will create posters to raise public awareness of Explosives Safety Week and distribute them to related organizations and entities.
Based on the guidelines, such organizations will hold related events in the context of the actual regional situations as well as encourage public awareness of the prevention of disasters caused by explosives and promoting safety activities.
During the week, the Regional Industrial Safety and Inspection Departments and local governments hold various events, including workshops on explosives safety and commendation ceremonies to recognize people who contribute to promote safe practices.
3. Period of the event
From Monday, June 10, to Sunday, June 16, 2013
Release Date
May 15, 2013
Division in Charge
Mine Safety and Explosive Control Division, Distribution and Industrial Safety Policy Group