Weekly Toolbox Talk: Personal Safety MeasuresnJorge VazqueznFri, 07/14/2023 – 18:43nnn n Personal Safety Measures nn The Marek Family of Companies is responsible for training you in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and of the safety hazards applicable to your workplace. nn However, you are also an important player in jobsite safety and security….
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Severe WeathernJorge VazqueznFri, 07/07/2023 – 13:45nnn nn SEVERE WEATHER nn WHY TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER? nn Actually, we have no control over rain, snow, sleet, wind, lightning or sunshine. But we can control what happens on our job as a result of the elements. Some of the biggest problems on construction jobs…
Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – 3 Keys to Ladder SafetynJorge VazqueznFri, 06/30/2023 – 08:59nnn n n n nn WAR ON FALLSn3 KEYS TO WORK SAFE ON LADDERS nn Grab a ladder. Stand it up and climb. So simple anyone can do it, right? nn But if it really were all that simple, 130,000…
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Carelessness Causes AccidentsnJorge VazqueznFri, 06/23/2023 – 12:50nnn n n n nn Carelessness Causes Accidents nn Note to Supervisors: Read and prepare for meeting by looking over your jobsite and how your personnel are approaching their jobs. Carelessness is not acceptable. nn Project Safe states quite simply: nn n Employee Basic Safety Rules,…
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Heat StressnJorge VazqueznFri, 06/16/2023 – 12:46nnn n n n nn Heat Stress nn Hot weather causes more fatalities than any other weather-related source. Heat waves rarely are given adequate attention but in fact, they claim more lives each year than floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes combined. Heat waves are a silent killer. Heatstroke…
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay HydratednJorge VazqueznFri, 06/09/2023 – 12:40nnn n n n nn Stay Hydrated nn Water nn The natural choice for hydration is water. It hydrates better than any other liquid, both before and during work. Water tends to be less expensive and more available than any other drink. You need to drink 4-6…
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Can You Hear Me Now?nJorge VazqueznSun, 06/04/2023 – 10:59nnn n n n nn CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? nn Noise is one of the most common health problems in workplaces today. Right now, about 30 million workers are exposed to high noise levels. If you’re one of those workers, you may be…
Weekly Toolbox Talk: FightingnJorge VazqueznFri, 05/26/2023 – 13:56nnn n n n nn NOTE: Open enrollment is closing on June 2, 2023. You still have time to evaluate your benefit choices that are available to you by MAREK.nIf you do not complete your enrollment, your coverage elections will remain the same, except for contributions to your…
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 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 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 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…
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