The Difference Between Perception and Consciousness | An Explanation of the Mind’s Process of Distinguishing and Judging Things
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It looks like it’s going to rain here in the Tokai region. A little rain is nice, isn’t it? But once this rain stops… it’ll get hotter by the day… But enough of that. Recognition. Have you ever thought about what happens when you recognize something? Humans recognize…
Special Enrollment System for Workers' Compensation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Whether you’re a company or an individual, you’re sure to have insurance when you go out to a job site, right? I actually had quite a few misconceptions myself, so this was a real learning experience for me. There are times when the president of a company goes out to a job site, right? The same goes for sole proprietors who go out to job sites…
How to Use a Cord Reel Properly | Preventing Electrical Accidents at Construction Sites
Hello, everyone. It's Enta here. Things have calmed down a bit, haven't they? How are you all doing? For us, pretty much all our projects will be wrapped up in about two weeks. Well, there are a few scattered discussions about plans beyond that, so until then, it's time for some machine maintenance, lol. By the way…
Replace Helmets Every 3 Years | Safety Equipment as a Consumable in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I recently bought a new helmet. This year’s helmet is a little different from usual. I bought a heat-shielding helmet designed to combat the heat. The heat has been sweltering these past few years, and even on the job site, it feels like my head is about to catch fire, lol. Just a little…
The Habit of Inspecting Machinery with Your Right Foot | A Slope Maintenance Worker’s Daily Inspection Techniques
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you heard of “Migi-ashi”? It’s the color-coding system used for inspecting wire ropes on construction sites. Depending on the site, you might also hear terms like “Migi-ashi-ao.” Mi: Green, Gi: Yellow, A: Red, Shi: White. We inspect the wire ropes and wrap them with tape. …
Inexpensive Earplugs Are Also Highly Effective for Noise Protection | Hearing Protection at Construction Sites
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been drilling anchor holes again for the past few days—are you all wearing earplugs? Back when I was a foreman, I wasn’t always in noisy environments, so I didn’t wear them. But lately, I’ve been using the ones shown above. Before that, I used…
The Construction Industry Starts the Year with Safety First | Key Points for Safety Management at the Start of the New Year
Hi everyone, this is Enta. I started working on a site with a steep slope the other day! It feels like it finally happened, lol. It took so long because our schedule and the general contractor’s schedule just wouldn’t align. It’s unavoidable since things are so busy this time of year, but we’re doing our best to coordinate…
Rules by Type of Fuel Can | Dedicated Cans Are Required for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
Hi, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was running all over looking for a gas station with a portable diesel can in hand lol. It was a Sunday, so all the nearby gas stations that sell diesel were closed! Because of that, I ended up calling dozens of gas stations in the area to find some diesel lol. (Self-service pumping…
Prevent Freezing by Allowing the Spray Coating to Cure for 5 Hours | Quality Control for Winter Slope Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve been hit by a major cold snap for the past few days—how is everyone holding up? Here in Nagano, we’re working on a slope at minus 15 degrees Celsius, installing the retaining wall almost directly on the slope. The other day, heavy snow fell again in the afternoon, bringing work at the site to a halt. Snow at this time of year is really tough. Overall, the...