Is the heat making you more irritable? “Mental safety management” is especially important on summer job sites!!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Haven’t you noticed that more and more people have been getting irritable on the job lately? It’s hot! It’s stuffy! Sweat’s getting in my eyes! My mask’s all fogged up! And when that leads to mistakes on the job… don’t you find yourself yelling, “Hey, you!”? But apparently, it’s not “you”—it’s the temperature that’s to blame…
[Summer Construction Rates] What Percentage Markup Is Right for This Year’s Estimates? (Is It Reasonable?)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Man, it’s hot. Just incredibly hot. Those of you sitting in air-conditioned offices writing up quotes might not really get it, but out here on the job site, it’s absolute hell. To be honest, this summer is… “If I don’t take a break at least once an hour, I’ll pass out.” It’s that intense…
What's Even More Terrifying Than Dust Might Be the “Sweltering Hell”!? Before You Collapse on a Summer Construction Site! The Proper Way to Use a Dust Mask!!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Last week, the temperature in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, hit 40 degrees!! I’m working on a job site near there, and it’s seriously hellish. The air-conditioned work suits don’t work at all—they’re actually making heatstroke worse. Because of that, people are getting sick left and right!! I’m starting to think it’s about time we stopped believing in the “air-conditioned work suit myth”…
Is it true that the construction industry is full of people with “strong personalities”? (From the God of Construction)
Apparently, people tend to think that the construction industry is full of “eccentric” individuals. I’m not sure where that idea came from, but whenever I go out for drinks with friends and acquaintances from other industries, they often express concern, asking, “Aren’t there too many eccentric people in the construction business? Is that really okay?” As for me…
Appearance of a clip spacer with a small bore diameter of φ65
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I drove a 4-metric-ton truck to Ishikawa Prefecture, and on the way back, I took a train and a bus to return to Nagoya. (I had some free time, so I snapped a photo of that famous thing.) I waited over an hour for the train from the job site to Kanazawa Station, and the bus ride from Kanazawa to Nagoya took 3.5 hours. During that time, I waited…
Manage your photos as needed, but make sure to establish clear standards for yourself so you can explain them!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s August!! Only five months left in the year!! It’s extremely hot right now, but there are just under two months left until it cools down! Let’s keep going while making sure to take plenty of breaks. The other day, I received a question about photo management, so I thought I’d write about it. &n…
Those Known as “Bodoi” — The Reality of Technical Interns Going Missing and the Impact on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Saga Robbery-Murder Case: Vietnamese Suspect Cites “Low Wages”; “Father” Speaks to the Press. Vietnam Tops List of Countries with the Most Fugitive Technical Interns at 5,500; Vicious Cycle Where Some Turn to Crime Due to Illegal Stay. Vietnamese Technical Interns on the Run, Students Expelled from Schools, Sham Marriages…
"It's tough, it's dirty, and no one notices. But I just can't quit being a slope worker!" And we're secretly saving lives!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve often found myself wondering, “Who is this job really for?” when it comes to changing jobs or looking for work, so I thought I’d give this a try. The Choice to “Make a Living in the Slope Stabilization Industry” We’re the ones who face slopes, battle cliffs, and keep working on-site despite being at the mercy of the weather. We…
What Are the Differences Between Japanese People and Foreign Technical Interns? A Comparison of Cultures and Rules Across 5 Countries
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve compared the rules and cultural differences in daily life and work across five countries (regions): Vietnam, Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan. My observations on Vietnam, Nepal, and Indonesia are just my personal impressions, lol. As for the Philippines, I’m going off what Chappy-sensei said…