Why Are Workplace Accidents Concealed in the Construction Industry? (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know why companies keep covering up workplace accidents? The bigger the company, the more likely they are to cover them up! I’m sure you’re all well aware of this. In theory, even minor accidents must be reported, but in reality, they often go unreported…
The Dangers of a Long Parent Rope That No One Knows About!!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I think this is common knowledge by now, but are you making sure the ropes on the slope extend all the way to the bottom? Do you know why the main rope is lowered all the way to the foot of the slope? Well, this is basic stuff, but in the past, many accidents on slopes occurred because…
By making multiple rounds of the site every day, the site supervisor can eliminate various mistakes while gathering all sorts of information!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went to a job site in Nagano to discuss various matters and plan for the future. The site was in a pretty tough spot, so it was a challenge. Well, it really felt like, “Finally! Slope work!!” after such a long time. I hope they can wrap it up as smoothly and safely as possible…
This is the perfect dust mask for the height of summer!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you wearing a dust mask?? Especially in this scorching heat. Major general contractors are telling workers to wear masks even in this heat, but honestly, I can’t help but think, “Come on.” However, when I consider the health of the construction workers, I can certainly understand their perspective. &nbs…
Unless further measures are taken regarding high-altitude construction work involving older adults, there is a high likelihood that such work will become impossible!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know about working at heights for older adults? Basically, if you look up the laws on Google, you’ll find that under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, minors under the age of 18 are prohibited from engaging in hazardous or harmful work, including working at heights…
Does Your Brain Go into "Shutdown" Mode After a Long Vacation? — Why Accidents Increase When It Takes Time to "Reboot" —
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s the long Obon holiday break. For some people, it’s 11 consecutive days off! For others, it’s a slightly shorter 9 days! Aaargh!!! But!! You were supposed to step away from the workplace and refresh both your mind and body—but when you return to work after the break, doesn’t it end up like this? “Um… what’s the plan for today…?”
The Day a Work Uniform with a Fan Turned into a Space Heater—A Tragedy That Befell a Construction Worker on a Midsummer Job Site—
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Man, this summer is crazy, isn’t it? I wonder if next year will be just the same?? Temperatures are over 35℃, and the humidity is stifling at over 70%. When it comes to a lifesaver in times like these… that’s right, work clothes with built-in fans. “As long as I have these, even summer job sites are comfortable!” Believing that, I headed out to the job site…
Is the heat making you more irritable? “Mental safety management” is especially important on summer job sites!!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Haven’t you noticed that more and more people have been getting irritable on the job lately? It’s hot! It’s stuffy! Sweat’s getting in my eyes! My mask’s all fogged up! And when that leads to mistakes on the job… don’t you find yourself yelling, “Hey, you!”? But apparently, it’s not “you”—it’s the temperature that’s to blame…
What's Even More Terrifying Than Dust Might Be the “Sweltering Hell”!? Before You Collapse on a Summer Construction Site! The Proper Way to Use a Dust Mask!!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Last week, the temperature in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, hit 40 degrees!! I’m working on a job site near there, and it’s seriously hellish. The air-conditioned work suits don’t work at all—they’re actually making heatstroke worse. Because of that, people are getting sick left and right!! I’m starting to think it’s about time we stopped believing in the “air-conditioned work suit myth”…