Know Your Limits to Avoid Overworking | Staffing at Slope Construction Companies
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s super cold here in Hokkaido. I’ve gone from the Tokai region, where it’s 38 degrees, to Hokkaido, where it’s 16 degrees… It’s unbearably cold! I guess for tourists, this is probably the perfect weather? It’s just cool enough to feel nice when you’re out and about… I’ll do my best today, too! But anyway, moving on…
Standing Your Ground While Compromising | Building Consensus on Construction Sites
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I arrived at a job site in Hokkaido the other night. It really feels like fall, doesn’t it? lol I’m going to enjoy my time in Hokkaido for a while! lol But anyway, the difficulty of satisfying everyone… I use this image a lot, lol, but I really do feel that way. When I’m managing construction at a job site…
How Do Accidents Involving Unintentional Involvement Happen? | Safety Awareness
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve finally managed to get past the worst of the lower back pain I’ve been having for the past few days with some ice packs and Loxonin, and I’m heading to Hokkaido today lol. It might sound like I’m just going on a trip, but actually, I’m there for anchor drilling... It’s a really tough job site, but I’m going to give it my all! …
How to Recover Quickly in an Industry Prone to Back Injuries | Slope Construction Workers’ Back Pain Prevention Strategies
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I did it again the other day! My lower back! It hurts like crazy!! Well, as a veteran of lower back injuries, I can tell right away when things are getting serious! The moment I picked up the cement, I felt a sharp twinge! Oh man... I just knew right away, “Uh-oh, this one’s a doozy!!”...
The Correct Way to Wire on Site | Connection Procedures and Precautions to Avoid Mistakes on Site
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve had a slight fever since last Sunday, lol. You really shouldn’t push yourself too hard, everyone. If you’re tired, try to get as much rest as possible! Speaking of which, believe it or not, the most-read post on my blog lately is actually about how to read a dial gauge, lol. I always thought digital gauges were the main focus…
I Hope for an Era Without Cement | A Wish for More Efficient Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I mixed some cement slurry. It was 8 bags × 6 batches. The mixer I rented was really tall, so it was incredibly hard work! First, I had to lift the cement (8 bags) up to the base of the mixer. Then I had to pour it in again from there. It wasn’t that much, though…
The Pros and Cons of Overemphasizing Hydration and Salt Candies: Construction Plans to Prevent Collapses at Civil Engineering Sites
The heat index for civil engineering work is about 45 degrees Celsius. This is hardly what you’d call “late summer heat.” The scorching summer—the harshest season for civil engineering work—continues. The other day, the temperature reached 36 degrees, and the heat index while working on the asphalt hit about 45 degrees. Even at my worksite, an elderly worker complained of feeling unwell due to heatstroke, and work was suspended…
Where Is the Construction Error in the Ground Anchor Work? (Part 4)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s a typhoon, isn’t it? It’s hard to avoid disasters entirely, but I hope as few people as possible get caught up in it! Japan Meteorological Agency Disaster Prevention Information. But anyway, 5. Head Processing Technician. This mistake is something you can’t really tell unless you look at it over the long term, but the anchor head…
Where Is the Construction Error in the Ground Anchor Work? (Part 3)
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Wow, there’s really no one here, is there? lol I’m already swamped—I can’t even move a muscle! Still, I’ll do my absolute best within my capabilities! To everyone involved: please drag out the schedule a bit, lol. Anyway, moving on to Section 4: Tension Work. There’s one more spot where a construction error in tension management could happen…