Author: Marek Bros

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Slips, Trips and Falls (Fall Prevention)nJorge VazqueznWed, 05/05/2021 – 17:18nnn n Note: Open Enrollment is here! This is your opportunity to examine your benefit choices and make changes to meet your current needs. The enrollment period is May 17, 2021 to June 4, 2021. We will be conducting virtual meetings this year,…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safety Stand Down – Fall Prevention/ Fall ProtectionnJorge VazqueznWed, 04/28/2021 – 17:04nnn n O.S.H.A. identifies falls as one of the four leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry. This is why employees must be trained to recognize fall exposures and have the authority to take corrective actions. n We have all…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Wear Eye Protection ProperlynJorge VazqueznThu, 04/22/2021 – 13:10nnn n 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 protection on the job, but today we want…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – Top 5 Scaffold ViolationsnJorge VazqueznThu, 04/15/2021 – 10:00nnn n Scaffolding hazards continue to rank high on the list of the most frequently cited standards in construction. They also account for approximately 9 percent of all fatalities at construction worksites. When working on scaffolds, be sure you know and…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – StiltsnJorge VazqueznWed, 04/07/2021 – 18:26nnn 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….

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Web-Tex Scaffold SafetynJorge VazqueznWed, 03/31/2021 – 13:36nnn n Mandatory Topic: Notice to Supervisors: Read and prepare for demonstration of Web-Tex scaffolds. Make sure all employees understand the importance of following our safe scaffold procedures for the Web-Tex system. n Web-Tex Scaffold Safety n At the Marek Family of Companies we thrive on…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Turn It OffnJorge VazqueznWed, 03/24/2021 – 12:55nnn n n n n When was the last time you saw someone “on the job” also on their phone? In a single day a large number of employees are checking their phones: n n n Reading and typing text messages while trying to operate power…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part IIInJorge VazqueznWed, 03/17/2021 – 12:14nnn n DISCIPLINARY POLICY n All companies, no matter what their business, have certain rules of behavior, which must be observed to ensure a productive, safe operation. The Marek Companies are no exception. For the welfare of all of us who work together on a…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Work on Falls – 3 Keys to Work Safe on LaddersnJorge VazqueznWed, 03/10/2021 – 16:17nnn n Grab a ladder. Stand it up and climb. So simple anyone can do it, right? n But if it really were all that simple, 130,000 people wouldn’t get hurt on ladders each year, would they? n…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: COVID-19 Face MasknJorge VazqueznThu, 03/04/2021 – 17:32nnn n While recent news across the country might be confusing on the use of face mask or not, MAREK’s standard of care will not change at this time. Continue to wear your face covering over your nose and mouth and follow other guidelines. n For…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook – Part IInJorge VazqueznThu, 02/25/2021 – 14:33nnn n ACCIDENTSn In the event an employee is involved in an accident or sustains an injury while on the job, they must report it to their supervisor immediately regardless of its severity. First aid supplies are normally maintained at jobsites to take care…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Cold Weather SafetynJorge VazqueznThu, 02/18/2021 – 14:49nnn n As the weather becomes “frightful” during winter months, construction workers who must brave the outdoor conditions face the occupational hazard of exposure to the cold. You need to be especially mindful of the weather, its effects on the body, and proper prevention techniques. n…