Coal Mine Safety Research Center, Hokkaido

The center was established as the Sapporo Experimental Station for Colliery Explosion Prevention by the Japanese Govermment in October 1938. Its original purpose was the prevention of coal mine disasters. The center is located in Hokkaido where most of Japan's coal is produced, and works in close association with the mining industry.

The main function of the center is to develop technology to improve mine safety, prediction and prevention of disasters in mines. More specifically, the center works on the prevention of gas and coal dust explosion and the design of safety instruments including explosion-proof equipments.

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Coal Mine Safety Research Center, Hokkaido

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