The load-bearing capacity of the main rope used on slopes is approximately 2 metric tons.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It seems there was a fall accident the other day. I was like, “Huh?!” so I decided to cover it. A worker fell 8 meters while repairing cracks in a slope in Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture. The good news about this accident is that no one was seriously injured…
The Dangers of a Long Parent Rope That No One Knows About!!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I think this is common knowledge by now, but are you making sure the ropes on the slope extend all the way to the bottom? Do you know why the main rope is lowered all the way to the foot of the slope? Well, this is basic stuff, but in the past, many accidents on slopes occurred because…
If safety equipment isn't used correctly, its effectiveness can be cut in half—or even lost entirely!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went on a site inspection. You know, what’s commonly called a “client inspection.” The plant area was still easy to see, but the spot where they were doing the spray coating was pretty high up, lol. In the end, we just put up a safety net and called it a day (as for the part above…
Equipment Lifespan | Slope Main Ropes Should Be Replaced Every Year at Most [Repost]
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s kind of muggy out there, isn’t it? Once this season is over, it’ll be scorching hot!!! Hell awaits! Let’s get used to the heat ^^ But anyway… Do you know how long a main rope for slope stabilization lasts? It’s common knowledge, I guess, but in reality…
A guy who can handle a rope with ease is so cool!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Everyone at our company was quietly working away at something. What were they doing, you ask? Our senior employees were teaching the younger staff how to braid rope. Rope work is one of those skills that’s surprisingly useful to know. Especially when a rope breaks…
Never inspect your safety harness yourself!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, during a main contractor’s safety inspection at a job site, I was called out on a safety harness issue. The issue was with the attachment hardware connecting the harness to the rope on a harness being used by a Vietnamese worker. It’s what’s commonly called a “Lolip.” It’s the one shown above. These Lolips don’t really break very often…
Equipment Lifespan | The maximum replacement interval for slope-use main ropes is one year
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s gotten a little cooler, so it’s become easier to work, hasn’t it? This time of year is the absolute best for working! It’s just right when it’s a little chilly! Just be careful, though—it’s easy to catch a cold! But anyway… The “Kotobuki” main rope for slope work…
Special Training for Full-Body Harnesses and Slope Workers | Certifications
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you have the special training for rope access work at heights? This has become mandatory training for anyone working on slopes. With this special training, you’ll have no problem performing on-site work using ropes. However, depending on the general contractor, you may also need special training for full-body harnesses…
Do Not Inspect Safety Harnesses Yourself | Third-Party Inspection
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, during a main contractor’s safety inspection at a job site, I was called out on a safety harness issue. The issue was with the attachment hardware connecting the harness to the rope on a harness being used by a Vietnamese worker. It’s what’s commonly called a “Lolip.” It’s the one shown above. These Lolips don’t really break very often…