Author: Marek Bros

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hand Tools Safety

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hand Tools SafetynJorge VazqueznWed, 08/04/2021 – 18:45nnn n n n n HAND TOOLS SAFETY n Of all the equipment placed at our disposal, common hand tools, which we take for granted, are the most useful and the most often abused. n A recent review of construction injuries reveals quite a number of…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Heat Stress

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Heat StressnJorge VazqueznWed, 07/28/2021 – 16:48nnn n n n n n n n Mandatory Topic: n Heat Stress  n n n n Hot weather causes more fatalities than any other weather-related source. Heat waves are rarely given adequate attention, but in fact, they claim more lives each year than floods, hurricanes, and…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Harassment / Discrimination

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Harassment/DiscriminationnJorge VazqueznThu, 07/22/2021 – 09:14nnn n n n n Mandatory Topic: n n n n Harassment/Discrimination  n n n n At MAREK, we rely on our employees to work as teams to build our jobs, and without teamwork we would not be able to accomplish any of our goals. The teams that…

  • Reflections on Brianna Wright; Colleague * Client * Friend

    Reflections on Brianna Wright; Colleague * Client * FriendnMarek BrothersnFri, 07/16/2021 – 12:01nnn Authored by Pat Kiley and originally published by Construction Citizen. n The Houston Construction Industry is made up of many different people. Those who prosper are authentic, real people who make commitments, work hard to honor them, appreciate others and stay humble when…

  • War On Falls: Suspension Recap – Zero Tolerance

    War On Falls: Suspension Recap – Zero TolerancenJorge VazqueznWed, 07/14/2021 – 16:42nnn n n n n WAR ON FALLS n SUSPENSION RECAP n ZERO TOLERANCE n This zero tolerance means that certain unsafe employee actions will automatically result in suspension from work. So that employees understand what these actions that will result in suspension are,…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Severe Weather

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Severe WeathernJorge VazqueznWed, 07/07/2021 – 17:27nnn n n n n SEVERE WEATHER n WHY TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER? n 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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Housekeeping and Trash Removal

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Housekeeping and Trash RemovalnJorge VazqueznWed, 06/30/2021 – 13:30nnn n n n n HOUSEKEEPING AND TRASH REMOVAL n 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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Distractions

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: DistractionsnJorge VazqueznWed, 06/23/2021 – 17:29nnn n n n n n n n : Explain to your employees in your own words the importance of being safe for their families and friends. n DISTRACTIONS n Accidents occur for many reasons. In most jobsites people tend to look for “things” or “people” to blame…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay Hydrated

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay HydratednJorge VazqueznThu, 06/17/2021 – 09:55nnn n n n n n n n NOTE: n • We recommend employees follow best practices and CDC/OSHA guidance in choosing when to wear a face covering. Masks will no longer be required in most cases. n n n As always, we will follow safety guidelines…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Heat Stress

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Heat StressnMarek BrothersnWed, 06/09/2021 – 15:56nnn n n n n Mandatory Topic: n Heat Stress 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 waves are a…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Struck by Falling / Flying Objects

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Struck by Falling/Flying ObjectsnJorge VazqueznWed, 06/02/2021 – 23:06nnn n n n n Struck-By n Falling/Flying Objects n You are at risk from falling objects when you are beneath equipment, scaffolds, etc., or where overhead work is being performed. There is a danger from flying objects when power tools, or activities like pushing,…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Shortcuts

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Shortcuts nJorge VazqueznWed, 05/26/2021 – 15:28nnn n n n n NOTE: Open Enrollment period ends June 4, 2021, you still have time to complete your enrollment. This is a passive enrollment, if you do not complete your enrollment, your coverage elections will remain the same, except for contributions to your Medical Flexible…