Approved Technologies

The SAFETY Act provides two levels of liability protections for approval: Designation and Certification. By obtaining either Designation or Certification, companies obtain a level of legal protection in case their technology is ever put to use during a terrorist attack. See below for a list of approved technology certifications.

Company/Technology

Takasyu Co. Ltd.:Manhole Cover Security System Approved: July 30, 2009 | Expires: August 31, 2012 Takasyu Co. Ltd. provides Manhole Cover Security System. The Technology is intended to prevent unauthorized access to underground critical infrastructure by securing manholes. The manhole cover is intended to be lifted using a hydraulic jack and opening tool. A single, authorized person can rapidly (in approximately five – nine minutes) lift the manhole cover.