Single-Pipe Scaffolding Material Standards | Quality Assurance for JIS-Compliant Single Pipes and Clamps
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you buy single-tube scaffolding at home improvement stores? And isn’t it surprisingly lightweight compared to the professional-grade versions? There’s actually a bit of a difference between the home improvement store models and the professional ones! Scaffolding Material Standards Did you know there are standards for scaffolding materials? This…
Beat the Heat This Summer with Ramen (Repost)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This is a repost ^^ The other day, an acquaintance told me their hands were starting to cramp because of the heat. So, I ran to a convenience store and looked at the salt candies and salt tablets. In the end, I left without buying any salt tablets or anything like that. To begin with, the recommended daily salt intake…
Tips for Avoiding Heat Stroke
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, they’ve been handing out oral rehydration solutions at work sites. (I’m so grateful!) If you’re getting a slight headache from the heat, that means you’re already showing signs of heatstroke, and that’s when oral rehydration solutions really work wonders. Hydration and salt…
Shade Is by Far the Best! How to Use Gauze to Reduce Heat on the Job Site
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I went to Kanagawa this week and just got back the other day. Well, it’s a little under four hours one way, so it’s not too bad, but I’ve been sitting in the car so much that my butt hurts lol. It’s gotten to the point where I’m wondering if my butt’s getting pointy… I think I need one of those things with beads strung together like a taxi driver uses…
Even if it's a hassle, drive in that ground rod!
Hi everyone, it’s Enta. It feels like things are really starting to pick up at work. How’s it going in your area? I can’t help but wonder, “Where on earth is the ‘leveling out’ the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism keeps talking about?” lol (Am I saying this all the time lately? lol) Anyway, why do we install grounding rods? The young folks at our place…
Safety Harness Standards Are Outdated | Fall Arrest Device Standards
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you using a safety harness? The safety harnesses we’ve been using so far will no longer be usable by the end of this year. If you use one starting next year and an accident occurs, it might be questionable whether insurance will cover it... The reason is—here’s how to tell—the safety harness specifications state...
How Long Do Helmets Last? | Safety Equipment
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you wear a helmet? Well, I’m sure you wear one all the time, of course lol. Do you fasten your chin strap? If you don’t fasten it, and your helmet comes off in the event of a fall, it’ll be all for nothing. Often, in the summer…
How to Get a Good Night's Sleep Even in a Noisy Environment | Tinnitus Relief
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been digging holes with a rotary percussion drill, lol. The thing is, I’m doing regular ground anchor work, but since I’m both doing the work and managing the site at the same time, I’m swamped, sweating buckets, and it’s really tough, lol. So, I’ve been using earplugs for a long time…
Heat Stroke Can’t Be Prevented by Knowledge Alone | Self-Care and Checking on Others
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Doesn’t it suddenly feel like Obon season is here already?? Let’s keep our focus for now! I’ve actually got a little free time right now lol. That’s because things have calmed down a bit on-site ahead of Obon, so starting today, I’m working on some CAD drawings lol. I’m making good progress on the quotes…