ガソリン携行缶の給油に本人確認｜法令改正
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 今日から何かが始まります！2020年2月1日 知っていますか？ これです。 これが始まります！ ガソリンの容器詰替え販売における本人確認 携行缶にガソリン等を入れる際に、 本人確認と使用目的を必ず聞かれます…
We Can't Win Construction Contracts Without a Supervisor | The Importance of Human Resources
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was talking to a general contractor supervisor recently, and it seems that even the Construction Performance Information System, Collins, has been getting a bit lax lately! lol (Government agencies too... it’s too much of a gray area to write about lol). The thing is, the shortage of supervisors is accelerating even faster than the shortage of skilled workers. …
Cameras You Shouldn't Buy If You're Hoping for a Digital Whiteboard | How to Choose
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I bought a camera compatible with digital whiteboards. Well, it was a few weeks ago. The reason is that I wanted a regular camera for on-site use—not a smartphone—that was compatible with digital whiteboards. So, after doing some research, I came across this product…
Specialized Books to Hone Your Sense | Knowledge for Slope Construction Professionals
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You don’t actually know that much about temporary structures, do you? lol Especially when it comes to calculations and wind loads. Most books on temporary structures are listed here. *Guidebook for Temporary Structures in Civil Engineering Works, Volumes I & II*—the two-volume set costs 11,000 yen (tax included). Wait a sec…
Things to Do Every Day to Avoid Getting Infected | Preventive Habits
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There’s a sense that the world is heading in a pretty crazy direction, isn’t there? Especially coming from China... How should we respond? Just like in my recent article on the flu, it comes down to basic precautions! When there are a lot of people…
Craftspeople Should Take Photos, Too | The Importance of Documentation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s a job site that was completed last month. Slope reinforcement work + rebar insertion + ground anchor installation + mortar spraying—basically, this was a site where we handled every aspect of slope stabilization. It’s really moving to see each phase come to completion like this. At our company, whether a project is in progress or completed…
External Factors Aren't the Only Source of Insecurity | Internal Security
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What are the risks associated with spray painting and similar work at this time of year? I’m sure you can think of all sorts of things. Since the things you come up with are scenarios I can imagine, I believe they’re definitely possible, and I think we’ve already put measures in place to address them. …
Prevention Through Handwashing, Gargling, Eating, and Sleeping | Health Management
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, we finally had an employee come down with Type A flu! lol They’ve been in isolation in one of the dorm rooms since then. lol Since there’s nothing we can do about the illness, they’ll be taking some time off, but we need to take precautions for everyone else (those who aren’t infected). First, let’s…
Controlling the Job Site | Slope Construction Management Techniques
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are site supervisors really that busy? Or do they just seem busy? I know I might get in trouble for saying this, but the fact is, there’s a huge difference between when they’re busy and when they’re not. The busiest times are right before heading out to the job site. As a general contractor…