Author: Marek Bros

Weekly Toolbox Talk: DistractionsnJorge VazqueznThu, 06/09/2022 – 13:50nnn nn Distractions nn Accidents occur for many reasons. In most jobsites people tend to look for “things” or “people” to blame when an accident happens because it’s easier than looking for “root causes.” nn While some factors in the workplace can play a role in causing distractions,…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay HydratednJorge VazqueznThu, 05/19/2022 – 15:52nnn n n n n Stay Hydrated n Water n 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: Heat StressnJorge VazqueznThu, 05/12/2022 – 18:24nnn n n n n n n n Heat Stress  n n n n 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…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on FallsnJorge VazqueznThu, 05/05/2022 – 16:10nnn n n n n 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 eliminate the…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safety Stand Down: Fall Prevention/Fall ProtectionnJorge VazqueznThu, 04/28/2022 – 13:59nnn n n n n ATTN: Open Enrollment period starts May 11 and ends June 3, 2022. All benefits related information and actions will take place in MyMAREK. Enrollment will be passive. Coverage elections will remain the same unless you are enrolled in…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: ShortcutsnJorge VazqueznThu, 04/21/2022 – 20:23nnn n n n n SHORTCUTS n 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…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Tools and EquipmentnJorge VazqueznThu, 04/14/2022 – 13:26nnn n n n n TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT  n Tools and equipment include anything from 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 used. Their greatest hazards are…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Material Handling and Hand SafetynJorge VazqueznThu, 04/07/2022 – 15:11nnn n n n n MATERIAL HANDLING AND HAND SAFETY n Sharp edges and puncture hazards n 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…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls: StiltsnJorge VazqueznFri, 04/01/2022 – 13:49nnn n n n n Notice to supervisors: If you are not using stilts on your job, make sure you mention the War on Falls for ladders, lifts, scaffolds, guardrails, and holes. Make sure you also mention the two-day suspension for any fall exposure. n…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Line of Fire Safety TalknJorge VazqueznThu, 03/24/2022 – 16:15nnn n Line of Fire Safety Talk n The term “line of fire” is very common when talking about the hazards of a work task. Depending on the work being completed, there may be many different lines of fire or there could be very…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – 3 Keys to Work Safe on LaddersnJorge VazqueznThu, 03/17/2022 – 17:49nnn n n n n WAR ON FALLSn 3 KEYS TO WORK SAFE ON LADDERS n Grab a ladder. Stand it up and climb. So simple anyone can do it, right? n But if it really were all…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part IIInJorge VazqueznThu, 03/10/2022 – 17:10nnn n n n n EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK PART III n DISCIPLINARY POLICY n All companies, no matter what their business, have certain rules of behavior which must be observed to ensure a productive and safe operation. The Marek Companies are no exception. For the welfare…