{"id":49432,"date":"2023-07-18T08:00:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T23:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norimen.net\/wordpress\/?p=49432"},"modified":"2026-05-17T13:42:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T04:42:45","slug":"measures-to-combat-extreme-heat-in-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norimen.net\/en\/killer-heat-construction-measures\/","title":{"rendered":"How can we deal with construction work in this sweltering heat!?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello, everyone.<\/p>\n

This is Enta.<\/p>\n

It's been unbelievably hot for the past few days!<\/p>\n

Are you taking any measures?<\/p>\n

\"Temperature\"<\/p>\n

If the temperature recorded is just over 38 degrees, that means it\u2019s probably well over 40 degrees at the actual site!<\/p>\n

Especially on asphalt or in areas without any shade from scaffolding, for example.<\/p>\n

When the temperature gets higher than your body temperature, it\u2019s hard to even breathe, isn\u2019t it!<\/p>\n

And if heat builds up in your body and doesn't go down, you can suddenly get heatstroke!<\/p>\n

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I am actually wearing a climate-controlled suit, but is it actually helping??<\/p>\n

That's the level we're talking about.<\/p>\n

Working on a slope means you can't hide in the shade, so it's pretty tough, isn't it?<\/p>\n

It's a little better at an anchor shop because they can set up shade cloth on the scaffolding.<\/p>\n

\"Netting\"<\/p>\n

It takes a little extra effort, but it makes a big difference.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve been seeing them quite a bit on site lately, though.<\/p>\n

It would be fine if the site allowed for measures like speeding up construction time.<\/p>\n

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These days, it\u2019s only natural for companies to provide air-conditioned workwear!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I think it\u2019s the company\u2019s responsibility to take measures against the heat!<\/p>\n

Let's make sure the company implements the necessary measures and use them effectively to ensure safe working conditions!<\/p>\n

It doesn't make sense for only the general contractor to take measures.<\/p>\n

Let's make sure to take proper measures for subcontractors, too!<\/p>\n

\"Shade<\/p>\n

The rainy season looks like it\u2019s about to end, so we\u2019ll make sure to stay cool while we work.<\/p>\n

I'm starting to think that cold water baths really are the best after all!<\/p>\n

Simply setting up a cold water bath at the site may help reduce the severity of heatstroke<\/a><\/p>\n

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See you later.<\/p>\n

Air-conditioned workwear is ineffective for jobs like slope maintenance workers who work in temperatures of 40 degrees or higher!<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n