Conditions for Special Vehicle Permits
2018/03/14

About Applications for Special Vehicle Permits | A Must-Read for Construction Contractors

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, when I got back from Kagoshima, my desk was covered with papers, papers, pap... It’s kind of discouraging, isn’t it? (lol) I guess it can’t be helped at this time of year. I’ll do my best. To everyone involved: please bear with me a little longer (lol). Anyway, moving on to the topic at hand: regarding the application for a special vehicle通行 permit…

Safety First
2018/03/12

Ensuring Safety Around Sprayed Surfaces | Safety Management at Slope Construction Sites

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It really is hot here in Kagoshima. It gets a little chilly in the mornings and evenings, but during the day, it’s the height of spring and the weather is lovely. If only there weren’t any pollen, though… Still, compared to Shizuoka, the amount of pollen here isn’t that bad, so I’m grateful (lol). Anyway, moving on to the spray coating…

An Eco-Friendly Slope Maintenance Company
2018/02/07

pH Adjustment of Wash Water (Manual) | D51 Case Study on Seismic Retrofit of Bridges

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of inquiries about clip spacers. It seems that many of these are from design consulting firms, and they’re likely being used for rebar insertion work in bridge seismic retrofitting projects. I’m hoping we’ll see a lot of these used in seismic retrofitting projects soon! lol. Well…

Full-Body Safety Harness
2018/02/02

Switching to Full-Body Harnesses Going Forward | My Former Boss's Construction Site in Gifu

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, my former boss invited me to a major company in Gifu. He asked me to go there to share my opinions as an anchor specialist and offer suggestions as a technical expert. Since work at that site will continue, regarding this particular issue, we should do this, that, and...

Yes, it's falling apart
2018/01/05

Regulations on Cement Stacking Heights (2018 Edition) | Snow and Labor Shortages in Mie

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to Mie the other day for my first day back at work, and there was snow... It wasn't a big deal, but it got gradually colder afterward. Days when it snows are usually relatively warm, but it got a little chilly the other day. Well, I was transporting machinery...

5S Activities
2017/12/02

The Benefits of 5S Organization and Tidiness | Workplace Reform with a Focus on Cleanliness and Discipline

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You’ve all heard of “sorting, organizing, and cleaning,” right? lol Let me explain in detail. Sorting: Separating what’s necessary from what’s unnecessary and discarding the unnecessary items. Organizing: Designating specific storage locations so that everyone knows exactly where things go. Cleaning: Thoroughly cleaning your personal belongings and your workplace. As the saying goes…

Radio Calisthenics No. 4
2017/11/23

The Mystery of Radio Calisthenics | Morning Warm-Up and Nerve Activation

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been in Nagano for a few days now, and it’s cold! The mountainous areas are covered in snow, and it freezes in the mornings. It’s definitely time to switch to winter tires. It’s also a good idea to let your car warm up a bit—this helps the oil circulate better, making the engine run more smoothly, and allows the heater to work effectively…

2017/10/11

Liquid Solution to Eliminate Bathroom Bugs | Pest Control for Construction Site Offices

Hello, everyone. This is Enta, who’s been getting robbed left and right. Well, I just can’t seem to bring myself to think, “Oh well, it can’t be helped!” lol. On top of that, one of our employees had an accident—talk about adding insult to injury, lol. It’s fine that these things have happened, but I’m shifting my focus to: “How do we prepare for the next time? What precautions should we take??”…

2017/10/09

Safety Shoes That Protect Your Toes, Too | Puncture Resistance and Steel Toe Caps

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. A holiday? Ah, uh... Nope, nope. (laughs) We can’t afford to take time off this time of year. It’s a time when everyone is working their butts off. Since all our employees are giving it their all right now, I’m not going to be greedy! At least not until we win, lol. Anyway, getting back to the point—the foundation of our construction business is affordability…