Risk of an explosion involving dissolved acetylene
First written in FY2016. 2 of 3 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2022.
Koatsu Gas Kogyo moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2020.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Worsened".
- FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「Because dissolved acetylene and LP gas manufactured by the Group and other flammable gases, as well as oxygen and other combustion-supporting gases, may cause fires or explosions if they leak into the air, the Company provides thorough employee training on safe operations, maintains safety equipment in its manufacturing processes, ensures proper handling of containers, including measures to prevent them from falling over, and safe driving during distribution, and thoroughly disseminates information on the maintenance of safety equipment and safety measures at customer sites, in order to prevent accidents before they occur. However, if a fire or explosion occurs at a Group facility or during distribution as a result of an unforeseen factor, including an external factor, the Group's operating results and financial condition may be affected.」
In addition to accident risks in manufacturing processes, the Company specified accidents during distribution and unforeseen factors, including external factors. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「Because dissolved acetylene and LP gas manufactured by the Group and other flammable gases, as well as oxygen and other combustion-supporting gases, may cause fires or explosions if they leak into the air, the Company provides thorough employee training on safe operations, maintains safety equipment in its manufacturing processes, ensures proper handling of containers, including measures to prevent them from falling over, and safe driving during distribution, and thoroughly disseminates information on the maintenance of safety equipment and safety measures at customer sites, in order to prevent accidents before they occur.」
The Company expanded the scope from dissolved acetylene to LP gas, oxygen and other gases, and specified the fire and explosion risks and countermeasures for manufacturing, distribution and customer sites. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Because acetylene gas is flammable, the Company provides thorough employee training, maintains safety equipment and disseminates information on safety measures on a regular basis to prevent accidents before they occur and to prevent leakage into the air. However, if an explosion occurs at a Group facility, the Group's operating results may be affected.」
The Company described the possibility of an explosion and preventive measures including employee training, safety equipment maintenance and thorough dissemination of safety procedures.