How can we deal with construction work in this sweltering heat!?

Hello, everyone.

This is Enta.

It's been unbelievably hot for the past few days!

Are you taking any measures?

Temperature

If the temperature recorded is just over 38 degrees, that means it’s probably well over 40 degrees at the actual site!

Especially on asphalt or in areas without any shade from scaffolding, for example.

When the temperature gets higher than your body temperature, it’s hard to even breathe, isn’t it!

And if heat builds up in your body and doesn't go down, you can suddenly get heatstroke!

 

I am actually wearing a climate-controlled suit, but is it actually helping??

That's the level we're talking about.

Working on a slope means you can't hide in the shade, so it's pretty tough, isn't it?

It's a little better at an anchor shop because they can set up shade cloth on the scaffolding.

Netting

It takes a little extra effort, but it makes a big difference.

 

I’ve been seeing them quite a bit on site lately, though.

It would be fine if the site allowed for measures like speeding up construction time.

 

These days, it’s only natural for companies to provide air-conditioned workwear!

I think it’s the company’s responsibility to take measures against the heat!

Let's make sure the company implements the necessary measures and use them effectively to ensure safe working conditions!

It doesn't make sense for only the general contractor to take measures.

Let's make sure to take proper measures for subcontractors, too!

Shade Cloth, Evacuation Shelter

The rainy season looks like it’s about to end, so we’ll make sure to stay cool while we work.

I'm starting to think that cold water baths really are the best after all!

Simply setting up a cold water bath at the site may help reduce the severity of heatstroke

 

See you later.

Air-conditioned workwear is ineffective for jobs like slope maintenance workers who work in temperatures of 40 degrees or higher!

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