Don't panic
2019/01/27

In Situations Like This, Don't Panic—Think Carefully Before Acting | Troubleshooting

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been super cold since the other day!! The job site is deep in the mountains of Mie Prefecture, and it’s been absolutely crazy lol. Normally, even in conditions like this, it’s not impossible to do the work. But the cold snap from the other day through today has been so severe that we just injected one column and called it a day…

Early Detection
2019/01/15

Key Assessments for Moving a Project Forward | Site Analysis

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The machine that started acting up on the job site the other day—well, we managed to get it working again for now! Regular maintenance really is important for machinery. You don’t really think about it when it’s running at full speed. But it’s gradually deteriorating and getting damaged, so…

Helmet Lifespan
2018/11/20

What Is the Service Life of Construction Site Helmets? An Explanation of When to Replace Them and Disposal Standards

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. For some reason, I’ve been taking classes to get my crane operator’s license for the past few days. It’s for mobile cranes weighing 5 metric tons or more. As for why… well, since we’re going to have our employees get their licenses starting next year, I figured I’d go first, lol. It’s not like I’m planning to buy a rough-terrain crane weighing 5 metric tons or more or anything like that…

Safety Awareness on Slopes
2018/11/17

Anchoring Memories | Techniques for Preserving Memories

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. A while back, I wrote an article called “Heuristics.” Do you remember it? “I’ll Be Fine!” (Part 1) “I’ll Be Fine!” (Part 2) The other day, the topic of heuristics came up. When it comes to training employees, the anchor…

Caution: Falling Rocks
2018/10/24

Measures for the Top Surface of the Adhesive Layer | Preventing Objects from Falling from the Edge

Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I just got back from Hokkaido the other day, and man, it’s hot… Anyway, right now, the high temperature over there (at the site in Hokkaido) is the same as the low temperature here in the Tokai region. It really feels hot. I actually came back wearing a down jacket the other day, lol. But anyway, getting back to the topic at hand…

Troubleshooting
2018/09/02

What's Underneath the Wash Water? | On-Site Environmental Management

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. On construction sites, you usually put cement slurry and the final rinse water from the spray machine into flexible containers (the cheap kind), right? I’ve always wondered if there’s a way to drain just the water without letting any cement out. There’s even a tray you can place underneath to catch the rinse water…

Accident Involving a Third Party
2018/08/29

How Do Accidents Involving Unintentional Involvement Happen? | Safety Awareness

Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve finally managed to get past the worst of the lower back pain I’ve been having for the past few days with some ice packs and Loxonin, and I’m heading to Hokkaido today lol. It might sound like I’m just going on a trip, but actually, I’m there for anchor drilling... It’s a really tough job site, but I’m going to give it my all! …

3-Phase 200V Waterproof Socket
2018/08/27

The Correct Way to Wire on Site | Connection Procedures and Precautions to Avoid Mistakes on Site

Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve had a slight fever since last Sunday, lol. You really shouldn’t push yourself too hard, everyone. If you’re tired, try to get as much rest as possible! Speaking of which, believe it or not, the most-read post on my blog lately is actually about how to read a dial gauge, lol. I always thought digital gauges were the main focus…

Consideration
2018/07/21

New Facts About Heat Stroke | The Latest Prevention Information

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, one of our younger employees said they weren’t feeling well, so I had to rush over to the site to help out. I brought along a double-pipe casing 115. But our other young employee has really grown—they were already carrying the double-pipe themselves!! They’re so young…