I Found a Great Product! (2026 Heatstroke Prevention Gear! Cold Bath Edition)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was reading the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s “Heatstroke Guide for Workers: Tips You Can Use Right Now.” In it, they featured an initiative called “Cool Foot Baths” run by Kajima Corporation, a major general contractor, and I thought it was a really great idea. So right away…
I figured out why slopes are hotter than flat ground! It’s the one-two punch of sunlight and reflected heat.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Summer construction sites—especially on slopes—are pure hell, aren’t they? I wondered if there was a difference in temperature between flat ground and slopes, so I decided to look into it. Turns out, I found all kinds of data lol. Today, I’ll explain “why slopes are hotter than flat ground” by looking at the angles of sunlight and reflected heat…
If You Notice Something "Different," Suspect Heat Stroke! Check for Early Symptoms to Save Lives on the Spot
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The hot season is coming around again this year. It looks like the forecast is saying things are going to get really bad after Golden Week... On slope construction sites, since we’re working right up against the slope, we get hit with a double whammy of heat reflecting off the ground and direct sunlight, don’t we? On top of the steel plates used by the earthwork crew…
Combination of Fall Arrest Devices (From Dojima River Occupational Safety Consultants)
To begin with, the fact that these items are sold separately is what makes it difficult. You often hear things like, “Use fall arrest devices for work at heights” or “Use shock absorbers,” and those statements are correct in and of themselves. However, when it comes time to actually make a purchase, what confuses workers is that harnesses, waist belts…
Drinks to Help Prevent Heat Stroke (From the Dojima River Occupational Safety Consulting Office)
The other day, I wrote a little about the new mandatory heatstroke prevention measures. Today, I’d like to discuss what kinds of drinks are most effective for people doing strenuous work. 60% Water It’s often said that 60% of the human body is water. When you’re working hard in the heat, your body loses water rapidly…
Even Veterans Make Mistakes (SRK Model) (From the Dojima River Occupational Safety Consulting Office)
Why Do Even Experienced Workers Make Basic Mistakes? Have you ever encountered a problem on the job that left you wondering, “How could such an experienced worker make such a basic mistake?” When an accident occurs, we tend to think, “It’s complacency from getting too used to the routine,” or “They should have paid more attention while working…”
The Age-Related Risk of Getting Injured From Just This!
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The other day, I jumped off a staircase at the job site lol. *Snap!* Yep, I hurt my knee… or so the general contractor’s representative said lol. What happened? Apparently, they had just finished pouring the concrete for the erosion control dam and were doing a final inspection. Everything went smoothly, and on the scaffolding level…
Concrete or Mortar for Slope Construction? (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you doing any spray work? lol Concrete vs. Mortar In this post, I’ll be talking about sprayed concrete and sprayed mortar. I’m sure you already know the difference between mortar and concrete, but let’s go over it again. Item Mortar Concrete …
Why Are Workplace Accidents Concealed in the Construction Industry? Part 2
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This is a continuation of my previous post. Why Are Workplace Accidents Covered Up in the Construction Industry? Part 1: In my last post, I focused mainly on accidents resulting in no lost time. This time, I’d like to discuss accidents resulting in lost time. Why Do General Contractors Cover Up Accidents? (Structural Motives) Is this simply “evil…”