A World First! The Fusion of Work Clothes with a Fan and a Windbreaker | New Gear
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Survey on Rebar Insertion Work (Required for Contractors) If you haven’t yet responded to the survey on rebar insertion work mentioned above, please be sure to participate. I’ll leave it up for a while, so I’d love to hear your opinions. It’s completely anonymous. Thanks…
The Key to Safety Is Raising Awareness and Creating the Right Environment | Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know what “migi-ashi” means? It refers to the sequence of inspection colors used for wires, which is commonly seen at general contractor job sites. The colors are changed in the following order: green → yellow → red → white. Depending on the company, blue may also be added to this sequence…
The summer heat has begun! Be careful over the next few weeks.
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve been trying to manage my nerves for a while now, lol. I’ve started doing teppanyaki on a hot griddle. Man, it’s hell. Today is hell, too. And let’s get ready for summer!! I’ve already stocked up on air-conditioned clothing. I want to wear a windbreaker, so…
New Summer Precautions Starting with This Year's Construction Projects | COVID-19 & Heatstroke
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How are you planning to prevent heatstroke this summer!? The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s website states, “Compared to when you’re not wearing a mask, wearing one can put a strain on your body by increasing your heart rate, respiratory rate, blood carbon dioxide levels, and perceived temperature.” It says…
Safety Management Made Simple | The Essence of the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went to a job site. Whenever I go to a job site, there’s a standard activity I do. That’s right—the KY activity. These days, it’s called “risk assessment,” where we quantify and estimate risks... So, here’s a record of the KY activity at that job site…
A Hands-On Experience: Falling Off a Scaffold | Safety Training
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Our latest safety training is in 3D! lol One of our younger employees put on 3D VR goggles and “fell” off the scaffolding! Of course, since it’s virtual reality, this all happened in a virtual space. lol He was going, “Oh, oh!” as he fell. It went something like this…
Thinking About Workers' Compensation | Insurance in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day on Twitter, there was a discussion about penalties related to workers’ compensation. Let’s start with the basics. Back in the day, there were scammers who would intentionally injure themselves on construction sites just to collect workers’ compensation benefits. What’s more, when a site is shut down due to a workers’ compensation claim, the general contractor…
Found a Great Product! (Clear Mold) | Sample Collection
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you heard of this? It’s a clear mold! Since you can see inside, you can tell at a glance if there’s any air trapped inside, so you can gently press it down to compact it, right? There are all kinds of molds out there, but these seem to be all the rage lately. Plus, they’re 12 cm…
It seems God isn't in such details | Excessive Quality
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Lately, I’ve been working inside a tunnel, lol. It’s nice that it hasn’t been raining, but the wind from the cars is cold… I’m planning to finish this by the end of the year! I’m doing my best, lol. Anyway, I know some of you might be thinking, “Enough with the machine maintenance stuff already,” after all the posts I’ve been sharing lately…