The Burden on Subcontractors Following a Single Work-Related Injury | The Process from the Day of the Incident to the Resumption of Construction and Suspension of Contract Awards
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In this post, I’ll walk you through, in chronological order, what happens to a subcontractor when a work-related injury occurs on a job site. Everyone says, “Accidents must be avoided.” But after an accident, who has to run around for how many days, which documents need to be submitted, and which expenses does the company have to cover…?
Helmets and Skeletal Structure: From the Dojima River Occupational Safety Consultant
Helmet are essential at construction sites and other work sites, but precisely because they’re worn every day, many people struggle with issues such as headaches, helmets that slip off easily, or poor fit. In fact, if a helmet doesn’t fit your head properly…
Temporary Repairs to a Slope Where the Surface Has Collapsed Due to Heavy Rain | Precautions for Small Rockfall Mitigation and Temporary Mortar Spraying
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. A slope where the topsoil has been washed away by heavy rain. How are you handling the work after that? With the grass and topsoil gone, the surface is smooth and seems like it would be easy to work on, right? But in reality, the small stones are a problem. They keep falling down. When you’re working below…
The Story of How a Kiln Lid on a Spray Machine Suddenly Blown Off | Accidents Caused by Worn Bolt Threads and Key Inspection Points
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Something totally unexpected happened lol. I say “accident,” but no one got hurt—I just ended up covered in mortar. Still, when I think about what would’ve happened if someone had been standing right in front of me, it honestly gives me the chills. That’s exactly why I’m going to be completely open about it this time…
In a sense, it’s only natural that things aren’t going according to the manual (from a labor safety consultant at Dojima River)
In a sense, it’s only natural that things don’t always go according to the manual. When it comes to safety management on-site, haven’t you ever seen people agonizing over the fact that “workers don’t follow the manual or operating procedures”? When problems or accidents occur, managers tend to say, “That’s a violation of the rules,” or “They need to follow the procedures more strictly…”
Why Doesn’t Safety Awareness Increase? | Reflecting on Optimism Bias and Safety Education for Foreigners
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been attending safety meetings and the like. When I participate in these safety-related meetings and hear all sorts of things, there are times when I suddenly find myself pausing to think. But enough of that. In this post, I’d like to talk about that “moment when I paused to think”—safety…
Men and women should both be able to work, but there are distortions in the laws and regulations (from a labor safety consultant at Dojima River)
When Working Women Face Legal Barriers. In fields that used to be lumped together under terms like “blue-collar work,” we’re seeing more and more women working up a sweat, operating heavy machinery, and poring over blueprints. Here are some comments I’ve actually heard: “It makes me happy to see the work I’ve done leave its mark on a map.” “…
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…