Incorrect Use of Coupling Covers | Accident Prevention
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Following up on my previous post, this time I’ll be discussing incorrect usage. Unlike last time, this involves an incorrect installation method. You can clearly see that the wire is sagging. It came loose when pressure was applied. (Since the wood screws on the coupling have been removed…)
Coupling Cover Test Video | Safety Equipment
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In a previous article, I introduced a protective device for the coupling section of hoses used with spray-applied materials. Do you remember it? I just received some video footage of an experiment with that coupling cover (they sent it to me out of the blue, lol). I was just saying, “It’s tough without experimental data, isn’t it?”…
Off-label Use That Puts Others at Risk | Safety Awareness
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know how to use this machine? This is a power shovel. What is this machine used for? (The bucket is the standard type used for digging.) Well, I’ve already given away the answer, haha—it’s for digging. It has no other uses besides digging. &n…
What Happened Next After I Wanted to Protect the Hose Couplings for Spray Materials!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In a previous blog post, I talked about curing material hose couplings. Do you remember? lol If you don’t remember, check out the link below ↓↓↓↓ I want to cure spray-applied material hose couplings! That’s the one. I went ahead and made a prototype that can be cured…
The Future of Safety Harnesses for Slopes | Trends in Industry Standards
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Following our recent discussion about wires, today’s job site had some really sharp angles, lol. The reaction force was definitely noticeable! Anyway, now that the full-body harness requirement has gone into effect, there’s a one-year wait for delivery? lol. Even though it’s not fully enforced yet, I wonder what’s going to happen? …
When to Halt Work on a Job Site (Part 2) | Real-Life Examples
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. For those of you working as anchor installers or rebar inserters, what do you do the day before a heavy rain is forecast for tomorrow? I recently encountered a job site like that. The soil itself was prone to absorbing rainwater, and we were right in the middle of driving the anchors into the ground. Every time it rained, the ground would become loose…
When to Halt Work on Site (Part 1) | Decision-Making Criteria
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The rain lately has been really bad, hasn’t it? Things got pretty bad in Kagoshima last week, too. Working with nature really makes our jobs tough! How do you decide when to halt work on a job site? It’s tough during this rainy season, isn’t it? Blow…
Preparation Period for National Safety Week | Strengthening Safety in the Construction Industry
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 general 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 The general contractor’s supervisor…
Don't Bring These. Snacks for the Set | Foods to Avoid
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Summer is just around the corner, and heatstroke is about to strike! Last year, with temperatures reaching scorching levels, people were dropping like flies all over the country, weren’t they? Two people in my household collapsed, too. I wonder what this year will bring!!? While working in the middle of summer, it’s common for…