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2020/12/18 11:05 Weather News
Although this snow is usually calm during the 18th (Friday), there is a risk of heavy snow falling again from tonight through the weekend, so try to scrape and remove the snow while the snow is calm. Please.
This time, we will introduce the precautions for scraping and snow removal so that you can safely scrape the snow.
(1) Work with two or more people calling family and neighbors
(2) Leave snow around the building and remove it
(3) Be careful on sunny days, the snow on the roof will come loose
(4) Don’t forget to fix the ladder
(5) Clear the snow blockage from the snow thrower after turning off the engine.
(6) Don’t let your guard down even on a low ceiling
(7) Take special care immediately after starting work and when you are tired
(8) Lifeline and helmet even if troublesome
(9) Carefully maintain and inspect equipment such as lifelines and snow plows.
(10) Bring your mobile phone when you work
It is also important to stay away from eaves, stay away from the water’s edge and snow plow, and dress so the water doesn’t get soggy and too hot.
We asked Professor Yasushi Uemura from Nagaoka University of Science and Technology why there are so many accidents caused by snow scraping.
According to the teacher, in areas with heavy snowfall, the shaving environment has changed little by little between now and in the past.
・ Increase in exposed surfaces such as asphalt
The snow removal environment around the house and in front of the house garage has been improved, and the exposed surface such as asphalt has been increased. As a result, the number of places where there is no safety net (shock absorption when falling), called natural snowfalls, is increasing, and accidents when falling are becoming more serious.
・ Freelance work is mainstream due to depopulation
As the number of younger generations entrusted with snow removal work has decreased, the number of cases in which older people are forced to work alone is increasing.
・ Decreased working capacity due to aging
As you get older, you become more vulnerable to accidents due to weakness and slower judgment. In addition, the number of accidents such as heart disease will increase.
Accidents are said to be likely to occur in the first 10 minutes after starting work. Especially when you go up and down the roof from the hashigo, talk to the people around you.
· Do not overdo it
Snow removal work is hard work. Be sure to do preparatory exercises before work. Also, if you feel down even a little bit, stop working.
・ Attach a lifeline before work
Simply attaching a lifeline to your body will greatly change your sense of safety when working. It will also improve work efficiency, so be sure to lay down a lifeline before working. Plus, by installing a ceiling anchor, you can confidently apply for work by asking a “third party.”
・ Beware of Snow Plow Accidents
When using a snow remover, you need to be careful when using a snow remover, such as turning off the engine to remove it when clogged with snow and checking the rear when backing up. Recent snow blowers have a safety device, but accidents can occur if measures other than regular use are taken, such as modifications.
Even in areas that are used to snow, accidents are likely to happen early in the season, so check again and get through the winter accident free.
