These Are the Work Clothes with Built-in Fans We're Going With | 2020 Edition
Hi, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve been doing a ton of research on work clothes with built-in fans lol. The thing is, a full set costs around 20,000 yen, right? So, I started by figuring out what makes them so expensive. And it turns out it’s the fan and the dedicated battery lol  …
Simply setting up a cold water bath at the site may help reduce the severity of heatstroke
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I wrote about salt tablets for heatstroke. Someone told me, “Surely they can’t be completely useless, right?” Well, they’re not exactly useless, but their effect is pretty minimal, lol. If you can keep one in your mouth at all times, it might help prevent a sudden drop in your body’s salt concentration…
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. By the way, do you know what the recommended daily salt intake is?…
I Made This to Help Prevent Heat Stroke | DIY Items
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I drove out to Nagano. The job was a 60-meter borehole. Drilling holes over 60 meters takes a bit of skill, so it might be a bit too much for beginners. Well, once you get used to it, I guess it’s not such a big deal, lol. Anyway, when it comes to jobs like this…
Special Training for Full-Body Harnesses and Slope Workers | Certifications
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you have the special training for rope access work at heights? This has become mandatory training for anyone working on slopes. With this special training, you’ll have no problem performing on-site work using ropes. However, depending on the general contractor, you may also need special training for full-body harnesses…
Do Not Inspect Safety Harnesses Yourself | Third-Party Inspection
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, during a main contractor’s safety inspection at a job site, I was called out on a safety harness issue. The issue was with the attachment hardware connecting the harness to the rope on a harness being used by a Vietnamese worker. It’s what’s commonly called a “Lolip.” It’s the one shown above. These Lolips don’t really break very often…
The mountains are already saturated. A slope collapse could occur at any moment | Heavy Rain Warning
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The recent heavy rains have caused damage in my area as well. It really shows how powerless we are in the face of nature. We’re completely overwhelmed by its overwhelming power. I heard that a piece of machinery was swept away along with a newly constructed retaining wall. Especially for those working on river construction projects…
Enforcement of Penalties for Aggressive Driving | Measures Against Aggressive Driving
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Did you know? The Road Traffic Act changes starting today! There are quite a few hot-headed people in our industry. But if you do that... The biggest consequence of this new law is license revocation! Aggressive driving...
Learn How to Prevent Heat Stroke! On-the-Job Knowledge for Recognizing Symptoms in Colleagues and Taking Action
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s about time for the peak of heatstroke season! Are you taking any precautions? Air-conditioned clothing is an option, too. (It’s all the rage these days.) We got some a few years ago, but people with strong preconceptions just refuse to use it, saying they can’t use something like that, and it ended up sitting unused…