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…
Perfect Companions for Rock Drills | Handy Accessories
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’re currently working on a landslide prevention project in Nagoya City. We plan to release all the details as soon as the project is finished, so stay tuned. This post is about something else, though lol. This project is for landslide prevention, but it’s starting to bulge out. The dry stone wall in the front…
Full-Body Harness Safety Belt Designed Specifically for Slopes | Anticipated Development
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s finally here: the full-body harness for slope work. It’s actually pretty cool-looking! Our Vietnamese technical intern was super excited about it! lol I haven’t made any fine adjustments yet, but it’s easy to use and doesn’t pinch anywhere…
External Factors Aren't the Only Source of Insecurity | Internal Security
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What are the risks associated with spray painting and similar work at this time of year? I’m sure you can think of all sorts of things. Since the things you come up with are scenarios I can imagine, I believe they’re definitely possible, and I think we’ve already put measures in place to address them. …
I Want a Directional Mist Fan | Heatstroke Prevention
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You know this, right? It’s the mist you often see at various public facilities. What do you think? You even see some built into fans at construction sites, don’t you? What do you think about it, really? Do you think it’s useful? …
The Best Ways to Beat the Heat (Part 3) | Hydration and Salt Intake
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went out to take a reading the other day! lol The temperature at the job site! Usually, in weather forecasts and such, temperature measurements are taken using a weather station or similar device, where the thermometer is shielded from direct sunlight. So, the actual temperature and the temperature we feel while working are completely…