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…
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”…