Author: Marek Bros

  • 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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Tools and Equipment

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Tools and EquipmentnJorge VazqueznWed, 05/19/2021 – 18:05nnn n n n 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 misuse and improper maintenance….

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Material Handling and Hand Safety

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Material Handling and Hand SafetynJorge VazqueznWed, 05/12/2021 – 18:55nnn n n n n NOTE: Open enrollment period is May 17 to June 4, 2021. Be sure to login at MyMAREK.com and complete your enrollment.n Virtual Meetings: May 19 at 4:30pm, May 20 at 4:30pm (SPANISH), May 25 at 11:30am and May 27…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Slips, Trips and Falls (Fall Prevention)

    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 Protection

    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 Properly

    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 Violations

    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…