A Moment That Makes You Feel the Changing Times | The Sensibility of a Slope Engineer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I came across something called “remote witness” on Twitter! https://twitter.com/nitec_ct/status/1301706177365983232 I think this is a wonderful initiative…
Standardizing Hydraulic Hose Fittings | Improving Maintenance Efficiency
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I recently upgraded my blog system, and the “Subscribe” button disappeared lol. Something seems off, so please bear with me while I get it fixed. Anyway, I’m currently replacing the hydraulic hoses on a used core drill I bought recently.  …
The Difference Between Slacking Off and Taking a Break | Finding Balance as a Slope Worker
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, while I was speaking in Osaka, I was talking about the difference between slacking off and taking a breather. According to Google, “ikinu-ki” [breather] means: to relieve tension, or to take a break from a busy schedule for a while. A moment to catch one’s breath. A vent or hole for air to escape. …
Controlling Water Flow | The Core of Slope Stabilization
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Hasn't the weird rain been really bad these past few days? Especially in the Tokai region. It was pouring so hard that I decided to take some photos lol. The water level at the Asukabu section in the latter half of the video was already incredibly high, and it kept rising afterward until it reached about 80% of the maximum height. This area usually gets a lot of rain…
Sharing Information Is a Learning Experience | Open Mind
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, while drilling, I filmed a video of the job site and even edited it myself. Here’s what it looks like. I shot this in 4K and edited it on my phone. This site is just so hard! I used a down-the-hole hammer and a high-pressure compressor…
Safety First, Anywhere in the World | Standards for the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Something dangerous happened the other day—a story that gave me a real scare when I was alone. One of our Vietnamese workers walked right past a backhoe with a completely nonchalant expression. (BH = backhoe = excavator) At that moment, I thought, “Modern backhoes have a small turning radius…”
Challenges Faced When You're Not Paying Attention | Hazard Perception
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been working at a water supply and drainage boring site since last week. And even though it’s been a while since I’ve taken photos on site, I’ve been forgetting something! It’s the kanji I need to write when filling out my KY activity reports!! I’ve realized I’ve lost the ability to write kanji…
Trying Out a Down-the-Hole Hammer | Drill Performance
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve uploaded a video to YouTube showing drilling with a down-the-hole hammer. This site is made of granite, so it’s incredibly hard. Depending on the machine’s capabilities, if you were to drill with a standard backhammer, you probably wouldn’t even be able to drill one hole a day. That…
Question the Gaps | On-Site Quality Inspection
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m sure you’re familiar with wood formwork. It looks something like the photo above, right? Did you notice something odd at first glance? I didn’t notice it at all, but the general contractor pointed out that something was off lol …