Author: Marek Bros

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Shortcuts

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: ShortcutsnJorge VazqueznFri, 05/19/2023 – 09:31nnn nn Shortcuts nn All of us have exposed ourselves to possible injury by taking shortcuts when a few extra seconds would have meant doing something the safe way. We did this as children when we jumped the fence instead of using the gate. We do it today…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Housekeeping and Trash Removal

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Housekeeping and Trash RemovalnJorge VazqueznFri, 05/12/2023 – 09:27nnn n n n nn HOUSEKEEPING AND TRASH REMOVAL nn There are several dangers on job sites simply because of the nature of construction work. When the natural hazards found on construction jobs sites are compounded with clutter and debris, the hazard level increases and…

  • Fireproofing, Firestopping and Building Thermal Insulation Class by MAREK and AGC Houston

    Fireproofing, Firestopping and Building Thermal Insulation Class by MAREK and AGC HoustonnMarek BrothersnMon, 05/08/2023 – 14:26nnn Fundamentals of Building Trades – Fireproofing, Firestopping and Building Thermal Insulation nn October 9, 2023 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CDT) nn AGC Houston, 3825 DACOMA, Houston, TX, 77092 nn   nn Description nn The Fundamentals of Building Trades –…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Web-Tex Scaffold Safety

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Web-Tex Scaffold SafetynJorge VazqueznFri, 05/05/2023 – 14:17nnn n n n nn NOTE: Open Enrollment is open! May 10 – June 02. Make sure to log in to your MyMarek to review: nn n n Your elections n n n Update people to cover & emergency contacts n n n Add dependent SSNs…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Open Enrollment Meetings & Fall Prevention

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Open Enrollment Meetings & Fall PreventionnJorge VazqueznFri, 04/28/2023 – 11:50nnn nn ATTN: Open Enrollment starts May 10 and ends June 2, 2023. There will be Virtual and in-person meetings this year. Be sure to join one of the meetings to get all information about the upcoming new plan year! nn   nn…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Wear Eye Protection Properly

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Wear Eye Protection ProperlynJorge VazqueznThu, 04/20/2023 – 12:25nnn nn n n n WEAR EYE PROTECTION PROPERLY nn We have talked about eye protection many times in the past. There is no question how fragile our eyes are and how important it is to protect them. We all know when to wear eye…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stretch and Flex

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stretch and FlexnMarek BrothersnFri, 04/14/2023 – 13:33nnn n n n n NOTE: Open Enrollment period starts May 10 and ends June 2, 2023. All benefits related information and actions will take place in MyMAREK. NEW: Medical, Vision, and Dental plans are moving to Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX . If you…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Tools and Equipment

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Tools and EquipmentnJorge VazqueznFri, 04/07/2023 – 13:43nnn n n n nn TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT nn Tools and equipment include anything like ladders, scaffolds, utility knifes, extension cords, hammer, etc. They seem simple, but tools and equipment can be hazardous on the jobsite or anywhere they are being use. Their greatest hazards are…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on FallsnJorge VazqueznMon, 04/03/2023 – 13:56nnn n n n nn The “War on Falls” was declared with only one thing in mind – to prevent injuries by eliminating fall exposures. Zero tolerance and suspensions are merely tools to deal with a violation after it occurs. The ultimate goal is eliminating the…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Silica Dust Awareness

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Silica Dust AwarenessnJorge VazqueznFri, 03/24/2023 – 14:07nnn n n n nn SILICA DUST AWARENESS nn Crystalline silica is a common mineral in the earth’s crust and is found in many types of rock including sand, quartz, and granite. Silica is present in both work and non-work environments, and exposure to crystalline silica…

  • MAREK Firestopping

    MAREK FirestoppingnMarek BrothersnWed, 03/22/2023 – 14:14nnn A HISTORY OF QUALITY SERVICE nn Since 1938, quality and safety have been the cornerstones of everything we do. Our skilled craftspeople use only the finest national brand products and advanced techniques, while our internal quality control department inspects ongoing work at our job site to ensure your project…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Take Care of your Feet

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Take Care of your FeetnJorge VazqueznFri, 03/17/2023 – 14:32nnn n n n nn TAKE CARE OF YOUR FEET nn Most people don’t think much about their feet, until a foot begins to hurt. Damage to even one bone, ligament, or muscle in the foot can be very painful and make it difficult…