Log Loaders and Cableways | Transportation Methods for Slope Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you ever heard of a skidder? Well, I guess they’re common in civil engineering? They’re also common in forestry, right? Basically, they’re machines used in forestry to haul felled timber from distant locations to a point where it can be loaded onto trucks or other vehicles. The latest skidders…
Found a Great Product! Scales | Weighing Instruments
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I imagine you use scales when weighing fairly heavy objects on-site. What kind of scales do you use? I’m guessing they look something like this, right? Most of them are platform scales, aren’t they? However, these scales are ridiculously expensive…
Review of the Toyo Koken Slope Walker NT-4R | Weight and Installation Challenges
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I tried out the slope walker made by Toyo Koken that I introduced a while back! Here it is. You drive the anchor into the ground to set up the slope walker. Then, you create a wire line using single-wall pipes. The wire gets caught in weird places…
Guidelines for Rock Crushing | Risk Management in Slope Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was putting together a roster of Vietnamese workers. There were so many names that I couldn’t tell them apart. Names are tricky, aren’t they? Even in Japan, people with so-called “flashy names” seem to have a hard time—we’ve reached a point where some who face difficulties in daily life are even changing their names…
I Tried Using Chaps for a Chainsaw | Safety Gear
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Are you using this? This thing! I bought it before the law went into effect, and it’s finally seeing the light of day lol. At first glance, I think it looks pretty cool! It’s got a nice vibe! It makes me look like a real mountaineer lol. This is the lightweight model, so it’s pretty light…
The Melancholy of Fly-Catching | The Woes of a Slope Maintenance Worker
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How many years have you been at your company? Have you ever thought about quitting? Especially those of you who’ve been with the company since the beginning. I think there are some challenges that come with being a long-time employee—what do you think? Actually, I’ve only worked at two companies myself so far. Both were a bit…
NT-4R Slope-Specific Winch | Toyo Koken Products
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I found something great the other day, and I found another great thing today, lol. I’m probably just not familiar with it, but the moment I saw it, I was like, “Whoa!” I thought, “Finally, something this convenient!” Since it’s from a major manufacturer, of course it meets safety standards…
Slope Design Is No Joke | The Importance of Rationale
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to Tokyo the other day. The reason is that a site we worked on last year seems to have suffered landslides due to the rain from Typhoon No. 19... It was a private-sector project that we handled from the design phase onward, and my design called for reinforced concrete throughout the entire site. Plus, water…
The Purpose of Zabuton Frames | The Need for Leveling
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Exactly one year ago today, the Heisei 30 Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake struck. I was in Shimukappu, Hokkaido at the time, so I remember it very well! My deepest condolences go out to those affected by the disaster. Since then, a whirlwind of events has led us to where we are today. …