Type 1 manufacturer (licensed by the prefectural governor; see Q.16) must appoint a safety officer (a person who has been issued an exemption from production safety responsibility and who has experience in the production of high pressure gas).
According to the internal regulations of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, it is possible to appoint a safety officer who belongs to another company if some conditions are met if there is no experienced person. For that purpose, it is limited to the case where the duties and authority related to the safety office are clearly defined in the regulations and the consignment contract, and it can be confirmed that the duties can be performed reliably.