Cement Slurry Is Pumped Up from the Bottom | The Key to Anchor Grouting
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, it rained for the first time in a while, and it was actually quite warm. That said, it’s still cold on site, lol. Things are going to stay hectic for a little while longer, so please take care, everyone! Anyway, moving on—this time, I’ll be talking about grouting in anchor work. Grouting in anchor work is…
Hydraulic Hose Repairs | "Penny-Pinching" Wasteful Management
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you guys stingy? I’m a total cheapskate! That said, I do value the idea of not wasting things. A company is made up of its employees, right? We’re all working together to make money. For example, if one person treats machinery or other equipment extremely carelessly…
Drilling Rig Work Area | Generator and Hydraulic Unit Layout
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I stumbled upon something at a convenience store the other day! The restroom was really clean—it had been scrubbed spotless. But! I couldn’t help but snap a photo lol. Why just this one??? There’s no sign that anyone’s using it. A faucet that never gets turned on… Anyway…
Better Safe Than Sorry | Detecting the Start of the Work Year Through a Sudden Surge in Blog Traffic
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I imagine a lot of companies have started back to work recently, right? That’s because traffic to the new “Enta’s Slope Management School” has skyrocketed all of a sudden. We’re getting about 1,000 visits per day. On long weekends and regular weekends, it usually drops to around 100…
Regulations on Cement Stacking Heights (2018 Edition) | Snow and Labor Shortages in Mie
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to Mie the other day for my first day back at work, and there was snow... It wasn't a big deal, but it got gradually colder afterward. Days when it snows are usually relatively warm, but it got a little chilly the other day. Well, I was transporting machinery...
Start the New Year at a Slow and Steady Pace, Prioritizing Safety | Don't Switch Off
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Today marks the start of the workweek. Basically, I never turn my “work switch” off. I’m always in work mode, lol. The reason is… I’m just a lazy person! Once I turn that switch off, it takes me a while to get back into the mood to work…
A Little Thrill Every Day | White Pia Takagami Snowboarding
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I took my kids snowboarding again. We went to a ski resort called White Pia Takasu. I highly recommend this resort because it’s relatively easy to ski, even for beginners. It’s great to go early in the morning when there aren’t many people around. At our place…
Important Things to Keep in Mind Before Starting Construction (Part 2) | 363 days left in 2018
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s January 2nd. The whole world is still in the New Year’s spirit, isn’t it? There are only 363 days left in 2018! Before you know it, you’ll be thinking, “Huh? It’s already April?” “Huh? It’s already September!!” “Huh? It’s already December!!?” Doesn’t every year just fly by like that? This year, I’m going to…
Happy New Year.
Happy New Year! This year, Heisei 30 (2018), is the Year of the Dog! We have a dog at home, too, lol. Her name is Maruden! (She’s a female.) At first, her name was just “Maru,” but for some reason the kids started calling her “Maruden,” so that’s been her name for the past few years. This year, this little guy is also…