For slope workers, using shade netting and fans is the easiest way to prevent heatstroke for now!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been almost completely rain-free, the rainy season has ended, and the scorching heat has returned once again this year. How are you all doing with your heatstroke prevention measures? Lately, I’ve been thinking—maybe it’s the “refrigerator”? That “refrigerator” that was quite the trend a few years ago! HiKOKI 14.4/18V Cordless …
Organization and Tidiness: A Guide to the 5S Method
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Organization and tidiness—you know what those are, right? lol Organization: Sorting items into necessary and unnecessary categories and discarding the unnecessary ones. Tidiness: Designating specific storage locations so that everyone knows exactly where things go. Cleaning: Thoroughly cleaning your personal belongings and your workplace. This is commonly referred to as the 3S…
Now is the time to make sure your heatstroke prevention measures are in perfect order!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It kind of feels like the rainy season is just around the corner, doesn’t it? lol It’s starting to get muggy! Or something like that, lol. Be careful of heatstroke during this time of year, too!! I write about heatstroke every year, but it just doesn’t seem to get through to anyone! (lol) Our employees are the same—they just drink juice…
Preparation Period for National Safety Week
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s that time of year for safety meetings, isn’t it…? Safety is important, but it’s actually quite a hassle for those of us who have to attend. Especially for us subcontractors—since we have to go to each of our prime contractors’ safety meetings, we end up hopping from one to the next day after day. There’s no time of year when I hate safety more than right now! lol Well, starting this year…
Even if it's a hassle, drive in that ground rod!
Hi everyone, it’s Enta. It feels like things are really starting to pick up at work. How’s it going in your area? I can’t help but wonder, “Where on earth is the ‘leveling out’ the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism keeps talking about?” lol (Am I saying this all the time lately? lol) Anyway, why do we install grounding rods? The young folks at our place…
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…