The Relationship Between Organization and Accident Prevention | Why Messy Work Sites Are Prone to Accidents
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, a sales representative from a slope construction company I know stopped by our office. During our conversation, there was something that really stuck with me, so I’d like to share it with you. Contractors whose job sites are messy and disorganized, or those with high turnover among their construction crews (one site…
The Issue of the Age Limit of 65 for Slope Construction Work | The Discrepancy with the Act on Stabilization of Employment of Older Workers
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You know what “early old age” means, right? lol That’s right—it’s a term used to describe the beginning of old age. In the past, “early old age” referred to age 40, but nowadays it’s said to be age 60. We’re already in what’s called the “100-year era,” and one in two women…
Safe Stripping of Prestressed Steel Strand | Using an Unbonded Sheath Cutter
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Is the cold snap finally over? Anyway, we’re back to business as usual lol. By the way, how do you strip the insulation off PC steel wire? I’m guessing most people just use a utility knife. It’s actually pretty dangerous, isn’t it? It’s especially difficult for beginners. I want to cut…
"It Won't Happen to Me" Part 2 | The Limits of KY Activities and Risk Management
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. There’s a cold going around at my company... I’m going to stop getting too close to my coworkers for a while lol. Once you’re over 40, it just takes longer to recover, and your immune system seems to weaken. A cold lasts about a week lol. It’s about time…
The "It Won't Happen to Me" Trap | The Dangers of Heuristic Thinking
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Work is fully underway now. We’re back on site starting today, too. Accidents do tend to happen more easily at this time of year. People tend to let their guard down, after all. And they end up thinking, “It won’t happen to me.” …
How to Do Something Safely | A Mindset for Preventing Human Error
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The first three days of the New Year are over, and since work starts on the 5th, my break ends today. Did you all enjoy your holidays without any injuries? I went snowboarding with my kids for the first time in a year, but man, it was really exhausting…
What Happened After the Introduction of Dual-Harness Safety Belts | On-Site Responses Following the July H28 Implementation
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta. Christmas is over, and now it’s time for New Year’s. I never say things like, “I’m going somewhere this year!” lol. Outside of work, I’m really a homebody lol. So, I’m either sleeping, playing video games, reading books, or working…
The Role of Reflectors | Safety and Visibility at Construction Sites
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s getting dark earlier and earlier. It’s already pitch black by 5:00 p.m. And, above all, it’s cold. It really feels like December. I know you’re all busy, but please be mindful of your safety. Since it’s this time of year, please don’t push yourself too hard…