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Outline
Name of organization:
Japan Environmental Sanitation Center (JESC)
Locations:
Head Office/East Branch Office: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
West Branch Office: Onojo City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Acid Deposition and Oxidant Research Center: Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Founding:
February 12, 1954
Incorporation:
March 12, 1956
(Approved as a nonprofit corporation under Article 34 of the Civil Code via Ministry of Health and Welfare Toei Directive No. 186)
Organizational policy:
As a nonprofit corporation geared towards the improvement of the living environment, JESC actively pursues environmental protection and conservation through the whole range of its activities, and thereby contributes to worldwide efforts to create a healthier global environment in the future.
Officers:
Chairman President Executive Director Senior directors:3 Directors (full-time):3
Number of employees:
176 Supervising government agencies:
The competent authorities :
Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Members:
Special members (prefectural governments)
Regular members (municipal governments and intermunicipal cooperatives)
Supporting members (private companies and others)
URL:
http://www.jesc.or.jp/
Organization Chart
Contact
Head Office:
10-6 Yotsuyakami-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture 210-0828,Japan
Administration Dept. TEL: +81-44-288-4895 FAX: +81-44-299-2294
Planning Dept. TEL: +81-44-288-4936 FAX: +81-44-299-5217
East Branch Office:
10-6 Yotsuyakami-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture 210-0828,Japan
General Affairs Dept. TEL: +81-44-288-4896 FAX: +81-44-299-2294
Training Dept. TEL: +81-44-288-4818
Environmental Engineering Dept. TEL: +81-44-288-4997
Environmental Biology Dept. TEL: +81-44-288-4878
Environmental Science Dept. TEL: +81-44-288-5130
West Branch Office:
5-11 Shirakibaru 3-chome, Onojo City, Fukuoka Prefecture 816-0943 ,Japan
General Affairs Dept. TEL: +81-92-593-8225 FAX: +81-92-572-1218
Training Dept. TEL: +81-92-593-8226
Environmental Engineering Dept. TEL: +81-92-593-8232
Environmental Science Dept.TEL: +81-92-593-8237
Kumamoto Office:
Hosho Building IV 4F, 9-20 Kamisuizenji 1-chome, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 862-0951,Japan
TEL: +81-96-381-4700 FAX: +81-96-381-4742
Acid Deposition and Oxidant Research Center:
1182 Sowa, Nishi-ku, Niigata-shi, 950-2144, Japan
TEL: +81-25-263-0550 FAX: +81-25-263-0566
Activity
Environmental science field
・Commissioned research and investigation concerning environmental protection and conservation
・Environmental survey and guidance on remedial action, if applicable, and environmental impact assessment
・Various analyses, measurements and inspections
・Soil pollution study
・Pre-Application Consultation Service on Basel-wastes
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| Identification and quantitative determination of residual pesticides and other trace chemicals using GC/MS | Identification and concentration measurement of heavy metals in water and air using ICP |
Environmental engineering field
・Detailed functional inspection of municipal solid waste treatment facilities and construction management guidance
・Formulation of waste treatment plans and support for PFI programs
・Statistical information survey on industrial waste
・Commissioned research and investigation concerning waste treatment, resource recovery, use, etc.
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| Measurement at a waste treatment facility |
Environmental biology field
・Research, investigation and consultation concerning pests and nuisances of medical importance.
・Efficacy evaluation of pesticides, pest control devices, etc.
・House dust mite allergen measurement
・Aquatic organism survey
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| Breeding of German cockroaches for experiments | Survey of aquatic organisms in a steram |
Training
・Training of waste treatment facility engineering manager
・Proper industrial waste management promotion seminar
・Seminars designed to foster personnel with working knowledge and skills in waste, rodents and noxious insects
・Planning and implementation of other training programs, forums, etc.
A seminar in progress |
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Schooling: Observation of dust mites and other insects |
Public information activities
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・Dissemination of knowledge and skills and information supply ・Compilation and publication of books ・National convention for environmental sanitation |
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International cooperation activities
・Implementation of training programs commission by the Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA) and other organizations
・Overseas dispatch of experts
・Information supply
・News Letter
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| Technical guidance on malaria control at a tropical site | A photo shoot with overseats training participants and lectures |
Acid Deposition and Oxidant Research Center activities
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・Collection, storage, evaluation and supply of monitoring data and related information ・Implementation of training and other programs aimed at ensuring data accuracy ・Research and investigation into acid rain, awareness activities and information supply |
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Miscellaneous Inspection Activities
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・Drinking water inspection based on the Water Supply Law ・Small-scale private waterworks facility inspection based on the Water Supply Law ・Septic tank maintenance inspection based on the Septic Tank Law |
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