Author: Marek Bros

  • 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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Material Handling and Tool Safety

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Material Handling and Tool SafetynJorge VazqueznFri, 03/10/2023 – 14:36nnn n n n nn MATERIAL HANDLING AND HAND SAFETY nn Sharp edges and puncture hazards nn When you are handling metal, remember the sharp rolled edges. Every employee gets relaxed around metal: when you see your co-workers do this, remind them about the…

  • War on Falls: How to Report an Accident

    War on Falls: How to Report an AccidentnJorge VazqueznMon, 03/06/2023 – 14:44nnn n n n nn WAR ON FALLSnHOW TO REPORT AN ACCIDENT nn How long you work for us is based on how you safely perform your job and meet the production expectations of your supervisor. nn Every front line supervisor is responsible for…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Line of Fire Safety Talk

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Line of Fire Safety TalknJorge VazqueznFri, 02/24/2023 – 14:48nnn n n n n n n n nn Line of Fire Safety Talk n n n n n n n n n The term “line of fire” is very common when talking about the hazards of a work task. Depending on the work being…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – Stilts

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – StiltsnJorge VazqueznFri, 02/17/2023 – 14:59nnn n n n nn WAR ON FALLS STILTS nn PROJECT SAFE STATES:nOnly those employees who have been certified under the company’s stilt policy will be allowed to use stilts. nn STILTS POLICY STATES:nEmployees shall always use a stable surface, scaffold, material stack, or…