The High Pressure Gas safety Institute of Japan : Message

The High Pressure Gas Safety Institute of Japan (KHK) was established in 1963 under the High Pressure Gas Safety Law and in 1986 became a private entity specializing in high-pressure gas safety. Its purpose is to contribute to the prevention of accidents involving high-pressure gas by providing investigation, research, and guidance related to high-pressure gas safety and by performing relevant inspections and other services.

KHK formulated its "Management Principles " and "Code of Conduct" (see below) to improve the efficiency of its operations as it seeks to fulfill its objectives. The Institute is involved in a wide range of activities that include inspections of high-pressure gas equipment, safety education programs for safety officers and others at companies that use high-pressure gas, accident investigations, and technical cooperation for other countries.

I hope that you will make use of our web site to deepen your understanding of the activities of KHK and that this web site will aid you in your high-pressure gas safety programs.

Eiji Sakuta, President
The High Pressure Gas Safety
Institute of Japan

Management Principles

	KHK will, as an independent and disinterested institution, provide a comprehensive range of fair and high-quality services that will support the improvement of safety and the advancement of corporate management systems primarily in the area of high-pressure gas.
	KHK will place top priority on "value for the customer" by providing reliable, fast, and competitive services backed by high levels of expertise.
	KHK will endeavor to establish a creative and vigorous organizational culture that works proactively to identify the needs of its customers and communities so that I can propose even better services for them.

Code of Conduct

	Customers First KHK will work from the perspectives of our customers to provide faithful and reliable services that will satisfy our customers' needs.
	Fairness KHK will be aware of its position as an independent and disinterested institution and will provide its services in a fair and impartial manner.
	Speed KHK will respond in a timely and faithful manner in all aspects of its operations, including its dealings with customers.
	Professionalism Each member of KHK will polish his or her skills as a professional, achieving high degrees of knowledge and insight into their fields of expertise and working to maintain and enhance KHK's reputation as a professional institution.
	Ambition KHK will work and behave in a proactive manner and will build a creative and vigorous workplace where members can take on ambitious challenges without fear of failure.
	Compliance KHK will comply with all applicable laws and ordinances and will conduct its affairs in a manner befitting a respected member of society.