I’ve been assigned to a private construction site with incredibly strict safety standards, so I want to learn as much as I can, do a thorough job, and finish the project right!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Starting this month, I’ve been working on a massive private construction project. I went to inspect the power tools used on site. We never do anything like this on public works projects, but this is the first time I’ve experienced such thorough safety management on a private project. I…
I Went to the Heatwave Countermeasures Expo at Tokyo Big Sight (Part 4)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. August is here, and summer is in full swing! Be sure to stay cool and take plenty of breaks!! I realized I’ve been posting a lot of articles about trade shows lately, but today’s post is my last trade show report lol. Here are some tips for beating the heat at Tokyo Big Sight…
Are Near-Misses Actually Success Stories?!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m sure you’re all practicing safety management every day, but please take a moment to watch this video. Near-misses are opportunities for success! I never thought of it that way!!! Even when a near-miss occurs, dig deeper to figure out why you were spared! …
By always checking the wind conditions on your way to the job site in the morning, you can ensure safety!
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta. Are you keeping an eye out for the wind on your way to the job site? lol I bet you’re like, “Huh?” right now, lol. You probably take the highway when you go to the job site, right? Do you ever notice that thing that’s always there? That “thing” I’m talking about is a wind sock!…
I want you to realize that safety involves some acceptable level of risk!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There was a report at a certain job site that the scaffolding planks were wobbly, lol. I’m sure you’re all thinking, “Huh?” Take a look at the photo above. The edges of the scaffolding are secured with wire. The scaffolding planks are 1 cm…
Wouldn't publishing case studies of accidents and disasters that occur on-site help reduce the number of accidents?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In June and July, companies hold their safety meetings. I try to make an appearance at the companies where we’re working as subcontractors. Of course, I can’t go if the timing doesn’t work out, haha. When I attend these safety meetings at different companies, the content is always the same…
The Need for Sensitivity | A Site Supervisor’s Ability to Anticipate and Prevent Accidents
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you sensitive? Or are you insensitive?? Which do you think is better for a construction site supervisor? From my personal perspective, I think managers like construction site supervisors should be sensitive. Sensitive people can quickly pick up on all kinds of information from their surroundings…
"I'll Be Fine!" (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Due to the rainy season, things have been running behind schedule, and I’m really struggling to catch up lol. This is a continuation of my previous post. “It won’t happen to me!” I can’t even imagine the kinds of accidents that happen on site. As a result, I end up thinking, “It won’t happen to me!”…
"It Won't Happen to Me!" The Psychology of Human Decision-Making Based on Heuristics
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve been having a lot of heavy rain and typhoons lately, haven’t we? You probably think, “Oh, it’ll just pass through as usual,” or “It probably won’t be a big deal,” or “I’ll be fine.” That’s exactly what you’re thinking, right? This is actually very dangerous, but why do you think that way? …