Working a Two-Day Weekend Increases Efficiency | Work Styles
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Did you get to relax this weekend? I’ve been working on-site a lot lately, so I’m usually completely wiped out by the weekend, but at least I get to take it easy on Sundays lol. When I think about it like that, having two days off a week might actually be pretty nice. Especially for old guys like us…
The Key to Safety Is Raising Awareness and Creating the Right Environment | Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know what “migi-ashi” means? It refers to the sequence of inspection colors used for wires, which is commonly seen at general contractor job sites. The colors are changed in the following order: green → yellow → red → white. Depending on the company, blue may also be added to this sequence…
New Summer Precautions Starting with This Year's Construction Projects | COVID-19 & Heatstroke
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How are you planning to prevent heatstroke this summer!? The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s website states, “Compared to when you’re not wearing a mask, wearing one can put a strain on your body by increasing your heart rate, respiratory rate, blood carbon dioxide levels, and perceived temperature.” It says…
Safety Practices Vary by Industry | Adapting to the Situation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Since I had way too much free time, I spent some time the other day making the shaft for the vertical mixer I wrote about recently. As expected, working with long pieces is tricky—there was some wobble, and I had a hard time getting it under control lol. I’m hoping my skills will improve even more over this Golden Week. …
Safety Management Made Simple | The Essence of the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went to a job site. Whenever I go to a job site, there’s a standard activity I do. That’s right—the KY activity. These days, it’s called “risk assessment,” where we quantify and estimate risks... So, here’s a record of the KY activity at that job site…
Thinking About Workers' Compensation | Insurance in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day on Twitter, there was a discussion about penalties related to workers’ compensation. Let’s start with the basics. Back in the day, there were scammers who would intentionally injure themselves on construction sites just to collect workers’ compensation benefits. What’s more, when a site is shut down due to a workers’ compensation claim, the general contractor…
Is the Generator's Capacity Sufficient? | Choosing a Generator
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You guys use generators, right? lol Well, that goes without saying. I brought the 60-kVA generator I just bought last month to the ground anchor job site. Electricity is essential on a job site, after all. How do you go about choosing a generator? …
The Best Ways to Beat the Heat (Part 3) | Hydration and Salt Intake
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went out to take a reading the other day! lol The temperature at the job site! Usually, in weather forecasts and such, temperature measurements are taken using a weather station or similar device, where the thermometer is shielded from direct sunlight. So, the actual temperature and the temperature we feel while working are completely…
Incorrect Use of Coupling Covers | Accident Prevention
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Following up on my previous post, this time I’ll be discussing incorrect usage. Unlike last time, this involves an incorrect installation method. You can clearly see that the wire is sagging. It came loose when pressure was applied. (Since the wood screws on the coupling have been removed…)