How to Deal with a Mountain That Suffers Minor Landslides Every Time It Rains
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Around this time of year, the rain causes landslides in the mountains every now and then, doesn’t it? Even temporary shotcrete can’t withstand the soil pressure coming from deeper down. The sections above that are still holding up because we’ve installed rock bolts there, though. What do you do in situations like this…
This is the most effective way to prevent heatstroke!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been sweltering hot every day, hasn’t it? There are rumors that the rainy season might end this week!!? What do you think? By the way, how are you all holding up against heatstroke? Has anyone already come down with it? For those who get it every year, the risk of a recurrence is definitely higher…
This year's rainy season might be crazy!!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s starting to get a little warmer, isn’t it? I think the plum blossoms are at their peak right now. It seems the cherry blossoms are blooming much earlier than usual this year. And I heard that we’ll need to start taking heatstroke precautions sooner, too. It feels like there are fewer good times to work these days. This harsh winter…
Project management during the rainy season is difficult
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The rain is causing major delays on our site. How are things going on your sites? This tends to happen with any project that involves earthwork, doesn’t it? When it comes to earthwork on slopes, you often have to resort to single-cut excavation, but if you dig carelessly on a rainy day, it could lead to a collapse…
It is recommended to wait at least 20 minutes when thunder is rumbling | Safety
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve had sudden heavy rain and thunder since the start of this week! Isn’t that amazing?? If it were just rain, it wouldn’t be a big deal, but thunder really is scary. The other day, I was working in a raincoat, but I was drenched in sweat and everything inside my raincoat was a soggy mess…
A World First! The Fusion of Work Clothes with a Fan and a Windbreaker | New Gear
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Survey on Rebar Insertion Work (Required for Contractors) If you haven’t yet responded to the survey on rebar insertion work mentioned above, please be sure to participate. I’ll leave it up for a while, so I’d love to hear your opinions. It’s completely anonymous. Thanks…
When to Halt Work on Site (Part 1) | Decision-Making Criteria
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The rain lately has been really bad, hasn’t it? Things got pretty bad in Kagoshima last week, too. Working with nature really makes our jobs tough! How do you decide when to halt work on a job site? It’s tough during this rainy season, isn’t it? Blow…
Safety First, Especially After a Long Vacation | He Also Talks About His Dream of Opening a Hot Spring Resort
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Actually, I have this ultimate dream: I want to run a hot spring resort lol. I want to sit right in the middle of the reception counter! It’s a guy’s dream, right!? Not one of those systematic, lavish bathhouses you see these days, but something simple and rustic…