What Is the Service Life of Construction Site Helmets? An Explanation of When to Replace Them and Disposal Standards
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. For some reason, I’ve been taking classes to get my crane operator’s license for the past few days. It’s for mobile cranes weighing 5 metric tons or more. As for why… well, since we’re going to have our employees get their licenses starting next year, I figured I’d go first, lol. It’s not like I’m planning to buy a rough-terrain crane weighing 5 metric tons or more or anything like that…
Here's How to Change Your Oil After a Year!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I changed the oil in our 100-kVA generator. I thought we did this frequently, but it turns out the last oil change was actually a year ago. The hour meter showed 800 hours since the last change. Since it’s a large unit, we should change the oil at least once every 500 hours…
Civil Engineering Term Used in Slope Stabilization: Slaking
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s starting to get a little chilly, isn’t it? Well, just in the mornings and evenings, though. Is this going to be a mild winter? But with so many stink bugs around, maybe we’re in for a heavy snowfall??? Either way, we slope maintenance workers have our hands full, lol. Let’s take care of ourselves and do our best. But enough of that…
Anchoring Memories | Techniques for Preserving Memories
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. A while back, I wrote an article called “Heuristics.” Do you remember it? “I’ll Be Fine!” (Part 1) “I’ll Be Fine!” (Part 2) The other day, the topic of heuristics came up. When it comes to training employees, the anchor…
With whom, what, how, and what will happen? | Goal Setting
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In my recent post, I wrote about the pros and cons of working for a major corporation versus a local company. I mentioned that, in reality, there isn’t much difference between the two. I think you should just choose whichever fits your lifestyle best. Which is better? Am I better suited for a major corporation or a local company…
The Pros and Cons of Large Corporations and Local Companies (Part 2) | A Comparison of Work Styles
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been studying lately to get to know myself better. The process of getting to know oneself is called “self-discovery,” and it’s surprisingly deep and challenging. I feel that if I can truly understand myself and learn to understand others, I’ll become a better person. It’s a daily practice…
7 Tips for Writing the “Construction Meeting Minutes,” a Crucial Part of Construction Documentation
"Make sure the construction meeting minutes are clear enough for anyone to understand!" "The client just won't approve changes to the construction plans..." "After sending documents via email or the ASP (information-sharing system), I almost always get questions about the content..." — You haven't had experiences like this, have you...
The Evolution of Standard Work Gloves | Glove Updates for the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, one of our employees from Nagano gave me a dozen of these, saying, “You’ve gotta try these!!” Here they are!! So, they told me to try them on, and I did!! Wow~~~~ These are great! They’re the perfect item for this time of year!…
The Pros and Cons of Large Corporations and Local Companies (Part 1) | A Comparison of the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’m heading to Nagano even though I haven’t fully recovered from the fatigue of the festival the other day, lol. But anyway, back to the topic at hand: the “Pros and Cons of Working for a Major Construction Company vs. a Local Contractor” series. I’m very familiar with the pros and cons of working for a major company. As for local contractors, that’s a work in progress…