Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
It was hot the other day, but this week it's been raining due to the typhoon.
Although the stifling heat has eased up a bit, please be extra careful and do your best, especially with typhoon preparations and other matters to attend to.
But that's beside the point.
I’d like to share Ishio-kun’s thoughts on heatstroke prevention with everyone, since they align with my own views.
I can only work from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., as Ishio-kun says.
I really think so.
I can still handle construction management.
The construction workers are absolutely exhausted.
It’s partly a matter of getting used to it, but the level of fatigue is completely different.
I've been saying the same thing for a while now, but,
He said that after finishing his morning shift at this time of year, his afternoon shift—which starts after lunch—ends at 3:00 p.m.
I work on-site too, but between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m., my concentration drops off sharply and I start to feel exhausted.
And it’s a battle against the afternoon sun, which makes you feel the heat all at once.
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No matter what I do—whether I wear a cooling suit, eat ice cream, or anything else—I still feel hot from the inside.
Body heat doesn't escape!
It's really been hell lately.
Even if a WBGT alert is issued, it has no bearing on the site.
The only way to cool down is to take a cold water bath! (If it's a clear, flowing river, even water around 15 degrees is quite effective.)
Simply setting up a cold water bath at the site may help reduce the severity of heatstroke
As a foreman, this is the most important time of day during this season!
Well, it's a simple story, but no matter where you work,
Be careful when crossing even if the light is red!
This is the current special heatstroke alert.
| Heat Index (WBGT) |
Things to Watch Out For Guidelines for Daily Activities |
Important Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Danger (31 or older) |
In all aspects of daily life Risk of Occurrence |
For older adults, there is a high risk of this occurring even at rest. Avoid going outside as much as possible and move to a cool indoor location. |
| High Alert (28 or older but under 31) |
When going outside, avoid the scorching sun, and when indoors, be mindful of rising indoor temperatures. | |
| Caution (25 or older but under 28) |
A Moderate or Higher Standard of Living Potential Hazards Associated with the Activity |
When exercising or performing strenuous work, be sure to take adequate breaks at regular intervals. |
| Note (Under 25) |
Through vigorous daily activities Risk of Occurrence |
Although the risk is generally low, there is a risk of this occurring during strenuous exercise or heavy physical labor. |
Adapted from the Japan Society for Bio-Meteorology’s “Guidelines for Preventing Heat Stroke in Daily Life, Ver. 4” (2022) *
If it ends at 3:00 p.m., I'll feel much better.
It seems to me that the level of accumulated fatigue is quite different the next day.
I think it's acceptable to finish work at 3:00 p.m. from July through September.
What do you all think?
See you later.
