Hello, everyone

This is Enta.

I've been having a hard time with drilling at a certain job site for the past few days lol

 

The soil quality is very poor; it consists of ancient fill and organic soil mixed with sand and silt.

It started clogging up just a few holes into the drilling, and slime was backing up through most of the free length lol.

It's like, "What am I supposed to do?!"

That said, things are supposed to go smoothly starting today lol

 

But more than anything else, what tends to happen in these tough working conditions are mechanical problems!

It’s a tough job site, after all, so the machines really take a beating, don’t they?

The other day, my shank rod was worn out, so I couldn't hit a backhammer.

That's why the casing won't come out of the compacted soil.

 

I have to replace the shank rod on short notice.

It's just a small thing, but it's a real hassle lol

Plus, whenever I say something like that, something else always happens, doesn't it?

Hydraulic oil spurted out from under the lever!

Well, I guess I’ve been pushing it a bit in various ways, so it can’t be helped, but for now, I think I’ll just leave it as is without getting it repaired.

That's because you have to remove the spool to apply the seal in this area, so if you try to do it on-site...

Well, I wouldn't say I'd never do it—but for now, I'll just use an oil mat!

It's just a little fog, after all.

 

If I went to a general contractor, I’d probably get scolded for not doing routine inspections, but I can’t really inspect this kind of machinery at all, lol.

You often see this kind of thing on inspection checklists and such, but it's pretty much all bullshit, lol (Oops, I said it).

To begin with, even if maintenance is performed, the only thing you can really check is whether it looks okay to the naked eye.

Even if there is internal damage, it is considered normal as long as it is not visible.

 

You could say, “That’s weird if it’s a brand-new car!” but this is a machine that’s been through a hundred battles, right?

There's no way I could tell where there's metal fatigue or which hose has worn thin, lol.

Unfortunately, this means that it’s virtually impossible to assess the condition of the machine based solely on a visual inspection.

 

Even if they say there's no oil, it would take a lot for the oil to actually leak out, right?

It's practically impossible to run out of coolant, lol.

Even if things like color and smell are listed on the checklist, should we just go ahead and add some water for now!?

That's the level, lol

When it comes to machinery, I think it’s important to realize that inspection checklists are merely a guideline and don’t really tell you much at all.

On the other hand, here are some areas you should check...

It depends on the specific conditions of each machine, so it’s hard to generalize, but,

Is it really all about looks?

If a machine looks dirty, it's highly likely that it hasn't been properly maintained.

Also, if the contractor’s work is sloppy during installation (such as not washing the equipment), there’s a possibility that the equipment hasn’t even been properly maintained.

 

During this busy time, it’s easy to neglect equipment maintenance, but,

I can’t help but wonder if, in the end, your attitude toward work is the same as your approach to equipment inspections.

People who take good care of their equipment are always greasing it and checking various things.

And I'm always washing it, lol.

But hey, no matter how much you inspect (or clean) it, something in a spot you can't see is bound to break, lol.

While machinery inspection checklists are important for external purposes (such as dealing with government agencies), I can’t help but think that the actual inspections (checks) really come down to the contractor’s attitude.

 

We’re always having our machines repaired, too, but whenever one part gets replaced, it ends up putting a strain on some other, older part...

Let's enjoy this game of cat and mouse and keep the construction safe!

 

See you later