The load-bearing capacity of the main rope used on slopes is approximately 2 metric tons.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It seems there was a fall accident the other day. I was like, “Huh?!” so I decided to cover it. A worker fell 8 meters while repairing cracks in a slope in Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture. The good news about this accident is that no one was seriously injured…
Blue-Collar vs. White-Collar: Who Keeps Society Running? (Blue-collar workers can have a beer by 7 p.m.!)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about blue-collar and white-collar workers. You’re probably thinking, “What on earth are blue-collar and white-collar workers anyway?!” Right? lol That’s right! We blue-collar workers didn’t even know those terms existed! This is…
What Does the Future Hold for Us Japanese, as Seen from Our Neighboring Country, South Korea?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to South Korea the other day for a business meeting. We’ve entered an era where things that can’t be made in Japan are being produced overseas. During the meeting, it became clear that this trend is rapidly gaining momentum in South Korea as well—and there are even things that can’t be made there!? And at the same time, there’s a serious…
This means that the wave of automation is definitely reaching the slope construction industry as well.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Picking up where I left off the other day, I’d like to introduce that thing I saw at the Wakita Jumbo Fair that made me think, “Is it finally here!?” lol. Koken Kogyo, which was recently acquired through a tender offer by Hulic Co., Ltd. and has become its wholly owned subsidiary... This is Koken Kogyo’s fully automated machine! That said…
Found a Great Product! (Zojirushi Winch)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went to the Wakita Jumbo Fair. It was held at Intex Osaka, and I think the theme was “automation,” lol. But man, Intex Osaka is so far away… Oh well, I guess that’s just how it is… lol …
Retaining Wall Reinforcement Methods from a Slope Engineer’s Perspective (Part 8): The Financial Aspect (Retaining Walls)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Usually, I’m out here in the mountains working on slope stabilization projects, so construction in the city requires a lot of extra care. After all, there are measures to deal with noise, dust, and so on… Out in the mountains, there’s nothing around, so we can really get down to business. In the city, though, we can’t exactly start early or work overtime…
As a Construction Contractor (Slope Stabilization Specialist) — Thinking About What Kind of People Get Raises
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Maybe it’s because of the typhoon, but we’ve been having weird weather every day. Right now, I’m swamped with work requests coming in from all over the place. It’s great to be busy, but I really hope this keeps up at least until March~ Based on recent trends, I’ll have work in January…
Machine consumables are expensive—and they’re made-to-order! Are we really living in an era where risks exist even during the machine setup phase!?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Starting next week, we’ll be beginning suspended drilling operations in the Kanto region. We’ve been making preparations for this since last week. With suspended drilling rigs, the centersizer (a consumable part at the tip) and the surrounding bolts and nuts are the parts that tend to fail most often. The vibrations from the rock drill cause various parts to loosen…
What else do you need besides a helmet?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, when I attended a crisis management event, I saw some helmets there. The most basic feature I want in a helmet is, of course, protection for the head. That goes without saying. Especially for us slope workers—if we don’t protect our heads, it’s instant death! Even if it’s just a small pebble falling from above…