The Difference Between Perception and Awareness | Behavioral Psychology for Improving Safety Margins
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It looks like it’s going to rain here in the Tokai region. A little rain is nice, isn’t it? But once this rain stops… it’ll get hotter by the day… But enough of that. Recognition. Have you ever thought about what happens when you recognize something? Humans recognize…
Who Is Responsible for Site Preparation? | The Smaller the Site, the More Things Get Forgotten
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 この5月末から6月にかけて総会や安全大会は催されるわけですが。。。。梅雨が憂鬱ですねｗ そしてスーツ着ると暑くてタマランです。 閑話休題 現場の段取りは誰がやっていますか？ うちでは、誰か一人が現場を見に行…
L-Shaped Steel Burst Incident on the Expressway | Lessons Learned from the 4-Ton Unick
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, one of our employees was driving on the highway in the evening when he ran over an L-shaped steel bar that had fallen onto the road, causing a tire blowout. What’s more, since he was driving a 4-metric-ton Unick truck, he couldn’t swerve to avoid it and ended up running right over it. (On the driver’s side)…
The Meaning of Frame-to-Frame Intersection Anchor Pins | Selling Construction Services
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You know those anchor pins used in retaining wall construction, right? There’s usually one at the intersection and about two to six on the crossbeams. Even when installing rock bolts or ground anchors in the center, they’re driven into the ends of the intersection. Rock bolts…
The Reality of Social Insurance | After the Mandatory Enrollment Requirement for 100% in April H29
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 社会保険入っていますか？ｗ H29年4月から社会保険100％加入で施行された政策ですが、周囲はどうでしょうか？？ 「社会保険の加入に関する下請指導ガイドライン」 「遅くとも平成２…
The Right Approach to Construction Management | The Difference Between a Supervisor Who Pander to the General Contractor
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Over the past few months, we’ve added about three new members to the team, ranging from veterans to younger employees lol. In terms of the breakdown, we have one veteran manager (plus one more planned), one manager-in-training, and one craftsman. Up until now, we’ve been handling management tasks more or less on the side…
Yellow Sand Can Scratch Your Car's Windshield | Be Careful with Your Windshield Wipers
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There are only two days left of Golden Week. How are you all doing?? lol Plus, it’s supposed to rain this afternoon. Apparently, on the last Sunday of Golden Week, yellow sand from China will be falling like volcanic ash. Since I’m from Kagoshima, I’m pretty used to volcanic ash and yellow sand…
Considering the General Contractor’s Expenses and Profit Based on Subcontractor Quotes | The Details of the 90% Contract Award
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When you add up the headquarters and branch expenses of major contractors, the total is generally around 10% for most companies. What I’m trying to say is: Are you factoring in the general contractor’s expenses and profit margin when you prepare your quotes? If the general contractor makes a profit, the subcontractors do too…
Rest When You Can | A Slope Maintenance Company’s Approach to Employee Training
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Personally, I think you should just take time off whenever you can. That’s my philosophy. So, there’s an employee at Enta who takes an insane amount of time off during slow periods, lol. And when I say “insane,” I mean it’s truly out of the ordinary—it’s absolutely insane! For example, right before Golden Week this year…