Safe Work Spaces on Scaffolding for Rotary Percussion Work
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Let’s say you’re performing skid-type drilling for ground anchor installation or rebar insertion. How wide do you think the scaffolding edges need to be in that case? I’m referring to the scaffolding on both the control panel side and the operator’s side relative to the drilling location. Often, the width of the scaffolding (horizontally)…
The Construction Industry Starts the Year with Safety First | Key Points for Safety Management at the Start of the New Year
Hi everyone, this is Enta. I started working on a site with a steep slope the other day! It feels like it finally happened, lol. It took so long because our schedule and the general contractor’s schedule just wouldn’t align. It’s unavoidable since things are so busy this time of year, but we’re doing our best to coordinate…
The Usual Work That Starts with Ensuring Safety | A Morning in the Life of a Slope Engineer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When installing ground anchors or reinforcing bars, you usually use scaffolding, right? The openings in the scaffolding are 3 cm or less. When you need to adjust these openings, you might wonder whether to pack the scaffolding planks tighter or place plywood on top, right? &…
Shade Is by Far the Best | Heat Countermeasures for Slope Workers
Hi, everyone. It’s Enta here. I took a day trip to Nagano today lol. Well, it’s only a two-hour drive one way, so it’s not too bad, but my butt hurts from sitting in the car too long lol. It’s gotten to the point where I’m wondering if my butt’s getting pointy… Do I need one of those things with beads strung together like a taxi driver has? You know, that thing…