New Cosmos Electric Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yodogawa-ku, Osaka; President: Yoshinori Takahashi), which aims to "eliminate gas accidents worldwide," will host an online seminar titled "Guidelines on Precise Hazardous Area Classification in Plants" on June 24, July 29, August 26, and September 30, 2026.

Seminar Overview

By applying the guidelines published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and re-evaluating explosion-proof zones, it becomes possible to use smartphones and tablets—devices not previously allowed in such areas. This seminar will explain the outline of the guidelines and methods for reclassification.

Who Should Attend

- Those who wish to understand the guidelines published by METI

- Those who want to verify whether non-explosion-proof devices such as smartphones and tablets can be used in their plant's explosion-proof areas

- Professionals advancing industrial digitalization

Dates and Times

Sessions:

① June 24, 2026 (Wed) 13:30–15:00 ② July 29, 2026 (Wed) 13:30–15:00

③ August 26, 2026 (Wed) 13:30–15:00 ④ September 30, 2026 (Wed) 13:30–15:00

※ All webinars have identical content. Please register for the session that best fits your schedule.

● Participation Fee

Free of charge

● Venue

Online (pre-registration required)

※ The webinar will be conducted via Google Meet

※ The access URL will be sent to your registered email address the day before the event

How to Register

Please register by checking your preferred seminar and date on the form below.

Online Seminar Details and Registration

Related Websites

About Explosion-Proof Structures

Classification of Explosive Gases

About New Cosmos Electric

Since developing the world's first home gas alarm in 1964, New Cosmos Electric has been dedicated to "eliminating gas accidents worldwide," producing home gas alarms, industrial gas detectors, and residential fire alarms. Our home gas alarms hold the top domestic market share and are now actively expanding into overseas markets. Based on our core gas sensor technology, we continue to develop innovative products that did not previously exist.

The Cosmos Sensor Center—One of the world's largest R&D and manufacturing facilities for gas sensors

Company Overview

Company Name: New Cosmos Electric Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: 2-5-4 Mitsuyanaka, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City

Representative: Yoshinori Takahashi

Founded: 1960

URL: https://www.new-cosmos.co.jp/

Business: Development, manufacturing, sales, and maintenance of home gas alarms, industrial gas detection alarms, residential fire alarms, and related products

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