Is daisy-chaining acceptable for large generators?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I have a question for you all! It’s about generators. We have a large generator at our place. Sometimes we need to connect several pieces of equipment to it—things like a Belcon mixer, a high-pressure washer, and a weighing scale. &nbs…
Accidents are more likely to happen right before long holidays!!
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 今週末からお盆休みですよ！！ 今年は約1週間有ります。 早い方で約10日くらい有るそうで、、、、 うちは元請に合わせるので12日～20日までの様ですｗ まぁ私はやれる事が有るのでやれる事をやります。 &nb…
The only way to beat this heat might be to stay in the shade!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It was really hot the other day, wasn’t it! Our pop-up tent has been a lifesaver! Do you know how hot it was the other day? According to the Japan Meteorological Agency and other sources, the temperature was around 38 or 39 degrees. But at the actual job site, it was 52.1 degrees on the scaffolding!!!! Shade cloth (ka…
I want you to realize that safety involves some acceptable level of risk!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There was a report at a certain job site that the scaffolding planks were wobbly, lol. I’m sure you’re all thinking, “Huh?” Take a look at the photo above. The edges of the scaffolding are secured with wire. The scaffolding planks are 1 cm…
Starting this October, trucks weighing 2 metric tons or more will be required to be equipped with lifting devices, so start preparing now!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Did you know? Starting this October of Reiwa 5, it will be mandatory to set up lifting equipment when unloading cargo from trucks weighing 2 metric tons or more! It seems there are simply too many accidents involving people falling from trucks, which is why this requirement has been put in place…
How can we deal with construction work in this sweltering heat!?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been unbelievably hot lately! Are you taking any precautions? With the temperature recorded at just over 38 degrees, it’s probably easily exceeding 40 degrees where you are! Especially on asphalt or in areas without any shade from scaffolding. When the temperature rises above your body temperature…
Beat the Heat This Summer with Ramen
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, an acquaintance told me their hands were starting to cramp from the heat. So, I ran to a convenience store and looked at the salt candies and salt tablets. In the end, I left without buying any salt tablets or anything like that.  …
Found a Great Product (Peltier Device Products)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you heard of Peltier elements? You’ve probably been seeing them a lot in neck coolers and other products for the past few years, right? Neck cooler, Peltier element, cooling plate… The downside to this is that it’s heavy, lol. It’s only about 190g, but it actually feels surprisingly heavy…
Isn't it important to take measures to protect people who suffer from heatstroke on the job site?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’re still in the middle of the rainy season, but as of now, it’s expected to end around July 19. I prefer summer to the rainy season, but summer sure is hot, isn’t it? lol And above all, it’s a real pain how inefficient work gets in the summer. Every worksite is taking all sorts of measures against heatstroke…