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…
Don't Let Your Guard Down Yet | Summer Safety
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s already Obon break! It starts this weekend. But it actually lasts through today or tomorrow. Despite that, there have been a lot of accidents happening around me. And they’re all minor accidents. This is just the tip of the iceberg. (That’s a common saying.) See ya…
The Best Ways to Beat the Heat (Part 2) | Cooling Vests
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s hot! It’s gone way beyond just “hot” lol. The other day, my 100-horsepower compressor shut down because of the heat! It was so hot around there that I had to spray water on it and even set up a fan to cool the compressor lol. It’s really hot! But, except for a few spots, it’s pure hell…
The Best Ways to Beat the Heat (Part 1) | Cooling Underwear
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Man, it’s hot out there! It’s like “No-Thought Hell” mode on the job site! lol The shade cloth installation I set up the other day is awesome, too! This shade cloth has a 70% light-blocking rate. Back in the day, 50% was the norm!! I got a 20m × 2m piece at the home improvement store…
Mandatory Use of Chainsaws | Specialized Training in Tree Felling
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Did you know? A law requiring protective gear for chainsaw use went into effect on August 1. This requirement applies to all of us—slope maintenance workers and the construction industry in general—not just the forestry sector. Employers must provide protective gear to workers engaged in chainsaw-related logging operations and other tasks…