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Hello! This is President Yasui, running a solo business primarily focused on inspecting high-pressure gas equipment.
Wow, it’s been scorching hot every day lately!
I recently started wearing sunglasses while driving, and it feels like I get a bit less tired now. Since I work hard to the limit every day and then crash into sleep like the dead, I’d like to avoid unnecessary fatigue as much as possible. If we don’t reduce the strain on our bodies from heat and direct sunlight, it throws our physical balance off and the exhaustion just piles up.
These days, instead of having drinks at night, I cool myself off by eating shaved ice. Here’s the shaved ice machine I use:
It’s a cordless model powered by four AA batteries, and it makes shaved ice super easily. I don’t use regular syrup—I pour Calpis on top. It’s tangy, refreshing, and I love it. :)
Actually, I rarely drink alcohol in general. Once I start drinking, my whole day just feels over.
I don’t think days spent working, drinking, bathing, and sleeping are unhappy by any means—but if I have any spare personal time, I’d rather read a book or do something more engaging.
That said, if I’m already drained by midday, it’s hard to even focus on anything. Since June, our company has been officially directed to implement specific measures to prevent heatstroke.
On sites dealing with flammable gases like LPG, many still prohibit the use of cooling (air-conditioned) clothing. I can understand the reasoning, but if that’s the policy, then alternative countermeasures for heatstroke must be put in place.
Even basic steps—like supplying drinks or actively encouraging frequent breaks—can make a huge difference when done properly.
Reevaluating clothing choices is also effective. If cooling wear isn’t allowed, there are still options. Work jackets or tucked-in shirts trap heat. Just switching to polo-type shirts made it so much easier to endure the summer heat during our most grueling base work.
For pants, I highly recommend light, summer-friendly fabric.
And don’t forget your footwear. I normally wear long safety boots, but when I tried short ones, it was a game changer. The long boots trap heat because the pants are tucked in. It’s not like wind blows through with the short ones, but just having the cuffs open makes a big difference.
Of course, for those working at heights, long boots may still be necessary. But even switching to short boots on days without those tasks can help a lot.
We still have a long, hot summer ahead—let’s all start heat prevention early and get through the busy season as comfortably as possible, together!
Thanks for reading as always.
See you next time!
