Knowledge of laws and regulations (Table of Contents)
Our autoclave/retort sterilizers, with the exception of some models, are subject to the following regulations:
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Occupational Safety and Health Act https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/347AC0000000057 Enforcement Order of the Industrial Safety and Health Act https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/347CO0000000318#Mp-At_1 Boiler and pressure vessel safety regulations https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/347M50002000033 |
Classification of pressure vessels
If the container has a large internal volume (V) or a high pressure (P), the risk of the container bursting is very high.
Based on the cumulative value of these two elements, internal product (V) and pressure (P), they are classified into the following three types, and the inspection and inspection obligations vary depending on the level of danger.
ESTERI corresponds to "small pressure vessel" and "simple vessel."
| Item/Classification | Duty | Target model | Applicable laws and regulations |
| Type 1 pressure vessel | Installation notification and inspection by the prefectural labor bureau are mandatory at the time of installation, and performance inspection by a registered performance inspection agency is mandatory once a year after use. | Not applicable | Enforcement Order of the Industrial Safety and Health Act, Article 1, Item 5 |
| Small pressure vessel | Regular self-inspections are required once a year, and inspection records are kept for three years. | ESS, ESS-D, EFN, EFV, EET-62, ETV, ENS-37, ENS-50, ERD-37, ERM-96 | Enforcement Order of the Industrial Safety and Health Act, Article 1, Item 6 Article 45 of the Industrial Safety and Health Act Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Regulations Article 94 |
| Simple container | Inspections and checks are not specifically mandated. | EAS-12, ENS-12, ENS-22 | Enforcement Order of the Industrial Safety and Health Act, Article 13, Item 26 |
The equipment equipped with the refrigerator uses fluorocarbon gas. Due to its large environmental impact, fluorocarbon gases are strictly regulated under the "Fluorocarbon Emissions Control Act" from their manufacture to their use and disposal.
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Act on the Rationalization and Management of the Use of Fronts (commonly known as the Fron Emission Control Act) https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/347AC0000000057 |
| Target models: ELI-900 |
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Information necessary for management ・Compressor rated output: Listed on the refrigerator body ・Refrigerant gas type: Listed in the rated name plate ・Refrigerant gas filling amount: as stated in the rated name plate |
| Item/Classification | Duty | Target model | Applicable laws and regulations |
| Simple inspection and record keeping |
Conducting an in-house visual inspection at least once every three months. ( Presence or absence of strange sounds, vibrations, oil bleeding, etc.) Records of inspections will be retained for a minimum of three years after the equipment is discarded. |
ELI-900 | Act on the Rationalization and Proper Management of the Use of Fronts |
| Conducting regular inspections | Regular inspections at least once a year (This applies to equipment equipped with a refrigerator with a compressor rated output of 7.5kW or more, but the ELI-900 is not applicable because it is rated at 7.5kW or less.) |
Not applicable | Act on the Rationalization and Proper Management of the Use of Fronts |
| What to do in case of a leak | If a flon leak is detected, it must be repaired promptly. It is illegal to continue using the gas by refilling it while it is leaking. Furthermore, if there is a certain amount or more leakage, there is an obligation to report it to the government. During repairs, the fluorocarbon will be collected and filled by a registered "Type 1 fluorocarbon filling and recovery company." |
ELI-900 | Act on the Rationalization and Proper Management of the Use of Fronts |
| Proper disposal | When disposing of or replacing equipment, CFCs must be collected. In doing so, there is an obligation to issue and preserve a "scheduled management slip" that proves that proper collection has taken place. When disposing of the materials, we will request a registered "Type 1 CFCs Filling and Recovery Company" to collect the CFCs. |
ELI-900 | Act on the Rationalization and Proper Management of the Use of Fronts |
To prevent serious workplace accidents such as fires and explosions, large dryers that meet certain standards are regulated under the category of 『drying equipment』.
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Occupational Safety and Health Act https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/347AC0000000057 Occupational Safety and Health Regulations https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/347CO0000000318 |
| Target models: EID-1296 , EID-2250 , ECO-600 |
| The above products have a rated power consumption of more than 10 kW and therefore fall under the category of "drying equipment" under Article 6 of the Enforcement Order of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations. Due to the large equipment that generates high temperatures, the following measures are necessary to prevent explosions and burns caused by incorrect use: |
| Item/Classification | Duty | Target model | Applicable laws and regulations |
| Notification of establishment to the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare | When installing or relocating drying equipment or changing major structural parts, businesses must notify the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare at least 30 days before the start of construction. | EID-1296, EID-2250, ECO-600 | Article 88 of the Industrial Safety and Health Act Occupational Safety and Health Regulations Article 293～Article 296 |
| Appointment of Drying Equipment Work Supervisor | A drying equipment work chief will be appointed to carry out matters stipulated by Ministry of Labor ordinance in order to prevent industrial accidents. | EID-1296, EID-2250, ECO-600 | Article 14 of the Industrial Safety and Health Act Articles 297 and 298 of the Industrial Safety and Health Regulations |
| Conducting and preserving regular self-inspections | A regular self-inspection is conducted once a year, and the results are stored for three years. | EID-1296, EID-2250, ECO-600 | Article 45 of the Industrial Safety and Health Act Articles 299 and 300 of the Industrial Safety and Health Regulations |