The Brain Is Delicate (From Dojima River Occupational Safety Consultant)
What is the brain made of? 65% of the brain is composed of lipids, half of which are phospholipids. The remaining 35% consists of proteins and other substances. Lipids: Phospholipids make up the cell membranes of the brain, protecting nerve cells from external stimuli and damage, and facilitating the transmission of information between nerve cells (synapses…
What Are the Real Measures Against Heat Stroke? | Cooling Workers from the Core with Ice Slurry and AVA Cooling to Lower Their Core Body Temperature!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been writing nothing but posts about heatstroke prevention. The more I write, the more I realize every day that the measures I used to believe in were just “making me feel like they were working,” lol. But anyway, work clothes with built-in fans aren’t really a fundamental solution to heatstroke…
Do Work Clothes with Fans Help Prevent Heat Stroke? | The Difference Between Core Body Temperature and Skin Temperature, and the Limits of Evaporative Cooling as Demonstrated in a Sauna
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’re now in the final stretch of July, and things on site have gone into full-blown extreme heat mode. My recent article, “Take Off Your Fan-Equipped Work Clothes When It Gets Hotter Than 35 Degrees,” generated more reactions than I expected. While some agreed with me, others said, “No, I’m fine even at 40 degrees”…
Work Continues Even at a WBGT of 31 Degrees | What We Learned About the Real Truth Behind Heatstroke Prevention
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’re now in the latter half of July, and the sweltering heat continues day after day. Or rather, these days feel like hell. (I’m just doing research all the time, but even that’s exhausting.) Anyway, moving on—this time, I’d like to talk about WBGT values and heatstroke. However, I don’t want this post to just end with “Make sure to stay hydrated”…
Take Off Work Clothes with Fans When the Temperature Exceeds 35 Degrees | Why This Can Backfire and Heatstroke Prevention Measures at Slope Construction Sites
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’re already in the second half of July. The temperature has been easily exceeding 35 degrees day after day. I’ve been traveling all over on my own to conduct site surveys, and it’s seriously exhausting!!! The job sites are truly hell. But anyway, this time I’m going to talk about fan-equipped workwear—something I keep writing about every year…
Factors Contributing to Unsafe Behavior and Training (from the Dojima River Occupational Safety Consulting Office)
To prevent workplace accidents, it is crucial to reduce workers’ “unsafe behaviors.” However, simply repeating the same old advice—such as “Be careful while working”—will not provide a fundamental solution. In fact, the factors that lead to unsafe behaviors can be broadly categorized as follows…
"Situational Behavioral Instincts" That Lead to Accidents Due to Excessive Concentration (from the Dojima River Occupational Safety Consulting Office)
The “Situational Instinct” That Leads to Accidents When You’re Too Focused—If You Take a Moment to Think Calmly, It Makes Sense: “Why Did They Do That?” Have you ever found yourself scratching your head after an accident at a worksite, trying to figure out why the victim acted the way they did? For example, when heavy materials being hoisted lose their balance and are about to fall…
Heatstroke Prevention Measures at Construction Sites | An Explanation of the 2025 Mandatory Requirements and Compliance with the New 2026 Guidelines
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s getting hot again this year, isn’t it? It feels like the humidity is setting in early… Since many of our slope construction sites are high up on slopes with nowhere to escape to, summer really takes its toll. At our company, we always remind everyone to stay hydrated in the mornings during this time of year, but every year I wonder, “Is this really enough?…”
Accidents in the Construction Industry Should Be More Widely Publicized | CAIF to Be Held in Nagoya, Exploring “Visualization” Through AI
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Now that the rainy season has begun, we’re spending our days keeping a close eye on the weather forecast to plan our work schedule. Work stops when it rains, and we push ahead as fast as we can when it clears up. It happens every year, but this time of year really does present all sorts of challenges, lol. Anyway, today I’d like to talk about CAIF (Construction Industry…