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<\/p>\nHello, everyone.<\/p>\n
This is Enta.<\/p>\n
The hot season is coming again this year.<\/p>\n
It seems there are forecasts saying things are going to get really bad after Golden Week...<\/p>\n
On slope construction sites, since you're working right up against the slope, you get hit with a double whammy of glare from the ground and direct sunlight, don't you?<\/p>\n
It's like a teppanyaki grill up here on the construction crew's steel plate\u2014it's hell\u2014but the slope is seriously crazy, lol.<\/p>\n
I recently attended a health and safety lecture that really drove home the importance of recognizing early symptoms, so I\u2019d like to share what I learned today.<\/p>\n
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When you think of heatstroke, don\u2019t you picture someone suddenly collapsing?<\/p>\n
But that\u2019s not actually the case. It starts with small signs that are hard for both the person themselves and those around them to notice at first.<\/p>\n
This was the phrase that really stuck with me.<\/p>\n
\"If something seems off, suspect heatstroke.\"<\/strong><\/p>\n It's simple, but I think these words really say it all.<\/p>\n Incidentally, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare\u2019s \u201cSTOP! Heat Stroke: Cool Work Campaign\u201d also identifies the early detection of initial symptoms as the most important factor in preventing the condition from becoming severe.<\/p>\n First, here are some signs you can notice on your own.<\/p>\n In particular, symptoms like \u201cjust not feeling quite right\u201d or \u201cgetting tired easily\u201d tend to be overlooked, but apparently these are also valid early symptoms!<\/p>\n Slope maintenance workers have a strong sense of responsibility, so many of them end up putting up with things, thinking, \u201cThis much is fine\u201d or \u201cI don\u2019t want to cause any trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n However, when it comes to heatstroke...Holding Back Can Be Fatal<\/strong>will be.<\/p>\n If you feel even the slightest sense of unease, please don\u2019t hesitate to speak up and let those around you or your site supervisor know.<\/p>\n The scary thing about heatstroke is that,As the symptoms progress, you will no longer be able to judge for yourself.<\/strong>That's the thing.<\/p>\n That\u2019s exactly why it\u2019s important for us to look out for one another.<\/p>\n Someone who is usually calm might suddenly start getting irritable, or their responses might seem strange.<\/p>\n If you find yourself thinking, \u201cHuh?\u201d, go ahead and say something right away.<\/p>\n What was strongly recommended in the lecture was\"Reach-Out Campaign\"<\/strong>That's it.<\/p>\n Especially for slope workers, since everyone is clinging to the slope while they work, it\u2019s actually surprisingly hard to see what your teammates are up to.<\/p>\n That\u2019s exactly why asking each other, \u201cAre you okay?\u201d or \u201cHave you had a drink of water?\u201d during breaks can help save lives.<\/p>\n Newcomers, veterans, and people who tend to push themselves too hard\u2014they\u2019re the ones who especially need a word of encouragement from those around them.<\/p>\n It really shows how important day-to-day communication is, doesn't it?<\/p>\n This is an important point, but,Without specialized knowledge, it is impossible to accurately determine whether someone has heatstroke.<\/strong>That's right.<\/p>\n So, if you're unsure,Immediate Suspension of Work<\/strong>\u3002<\/span><\/p>\n That's a golden rule, isn't it?<\/p>\n The decision-making process consists of these three steps.<\/p>\n Phrases like \u201cjust a little more\u201d or \u201cuntil I reach a natural stopping point\u201d could lead to irreversible consequences.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unlike typical flat-ground construction sites, slope construction involves its own unique risks.<\/p>\n That's exactly whyMake Decisions Early and Take Breaks Early<\/strong>I believe that is necessary.<\/p>\n Small, everyday actions\u2014like discussing the symptoms of heatstroke during morning meetings and getting into the habit of staying hydrated and replenishing electrolytes regularly\u2014are what keep our worksites safe.<\/p>\n Every year, fatal heatstroke incidents occur at construction sites. Slope stabilization work is no exception.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s work together to create a workplace where we don\u2019t overlook anything \u201cout of the ordinary.\u201d<\/p>\n And while it used to be recommended that if you got heatstroke, you should go to an air-conditioned room and apply ice packs or ice to your major blood vessels,<\/p>\n This time, he told us to pour water all over our bodies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I've been saying for a long time, \u201cWe need a cold-water bath on site!\u201d<\/p>\n It's coming, isn't it!!<\/p>\n There's a very good chance we'll have a cold-water bath on site in the future!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n See you later.<\/p>\nEarly symptoms experienced by the individual [Subjective symptoms]<\/h2>\n
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Signs That Others Notice [Objective Symptoms]<\/h2>\n
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Let's Put the \"Reach Out\" Campaign into Practice<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nIf in doubt, \u201cstop work immediately.\u201d<\/h2>\n
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Pitfalls Unique to Slope Construction Sites<\/h2>\n
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