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…
Wouldn't publishing case studies of accidents and disasters that occur on-site help reduce the number of accidents?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In June and July, companies hold their safety meetings. I try to make an appearance at the companies where we’re working as subcontractors. Of course, I can’t go if the timing doesn’t work out, haha. When I attend these safety meetings at different companies, the content is always the same…
The Need for Sensitivity | A Site Supervisor’s Ability to Anticipate and Prevent Accidents
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you sensitive? Or are you insensitive?? Which do you think is better for a construction site supervisor? From my personal perspective, I think managers like construction site supervisors should be sensitive. Sensitive people can quickly pick up on all kinds of information from their surroundings…
"I'll Be Fine!" (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Due to the rainy season, things have been running behind schedule, and I’m really struggling to catch up lol. This is a continuation of my previous post. “It won’t happen to me!” I can’t even imagine the kinds of accidents that happen on site. As a result, I end up thinking, “It won’t happen to me!”…
"It Won't Happen to Me!" The Psychology of Human Decision-Making Based on Heuristics
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve been having a lot of heavy rain and typhoons lately, haven’t we? You probably think, “Oh, it’ll just pass through as usual,” or “It probably won’t be a big deal,” or “I’ll be fine.” That’s exactly what you’re thinking, right? This is actually very dangerous, but why do you think that way? …