Coupling Cover Test Video | Safety Equipment
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In a previous article, I introduced a protective device for the coupling section of hoses used with spray-applied materials. Do you remember it? I just received some video footage of an experiment with that coupling cover (they sent it to me out of the blue, lol). I was just saying, “It’s tough without experimental data, isn’t it?”…
Accidents Involving Spray Machines | Thorough Implementation of Safety Measures
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. An unexpected accident happened. Well, I say “accident,” but no one got hurt—it was just a bit of mortar that got on me. Still, if someone had been standing right in front of me, they might have gotten hurt. So, that…
The Truth About Grounding Rods | The Importance of Electrical Safety
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I heard a story the other day that really shocked me! It was a huge shock, lol. I wrote a similar article before—do you remember it? Here it is. Installing a Ground Wire. To get a 200V power supply installed at my house, I hired an electrician (a true pro with all the necessary certifications)…
Night Shift Pay | Compensation in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was calculating my night shift pay. Overtime pay and night shift pay—it’s something we think we understand, but we don’t really. First, let’s figure out your hourly wage. If you want a more accurate calculation, you’ll need to factor in things like the number of workdays in a year and overtime hours, and so on…
What Is the Service Life of Construction Site Helmets? An Explanation of When to Replace Them and Disposal Standards
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. For some reason, I’ve been taking classes to get my crane operator’s license for the past few days. It’s for mobile cranes weighing 5 metric tons or more. As for why… well, since we’re going to have our employees get their licenses starting next year, I figured I’d go first, lol. It’s not like I’m planning to buy a rough-terrain crane weighing 5 metric tons or more or anything like that…
Measures for the Top Surface of the Adhesive Layer | Preventing Objects from Falling from the Edge
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I just got back from Hokkaido the other day, and man, it’s hot… Anyway, right now, the high temperature over there (at the site in Hokkaido) is the same as the low temperature here in the Tokai region. It really feels hot. I actually came back wearing a down jacket the other day, lol. But anyway, getting back to the topic at hand…
How Do Accidents Involving Unintentional Involvement Happen? | Safety Awareness
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve finally managed to get past the worst of the lower back pain I’ve been having for the past few days with some ice packs and Loxonin, and I’m heading to Hokkaido today lol. It might sound like I’m just going on a trip, but actually, I’m there for anchor drilling... It’s a really tough job site, but I’m going to give it my all! …
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…
Ensuring Safety Around Sprayed Surfaces | Safety Management at Slope Construction Sites
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It really is hot here in Kagoshima. It gets a little chilly in the mornings and evenings, but during the day, it’s the height of spring and the weather is lovely. If only there weren’t any pollen, though… Still, compared to Shizuoka, the amount of pollen here isn’t that bad, so I’m grateful (lol). Anyway, moving on to the spray coating…