Author: Marek Bros

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…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Take Care of Your FeetnJorge VazqueznWed, 02/03/2021 – 10:56nnn n 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 or impossible for you to keep on your feet…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Sprains and StrainsnJorge VazqueznThu, 01/28/2021 – 16:58nnn n Sprains and strains continue to be one of the highest types of injuries within our company. By following a few simple rules, many of these injuries can be avoided or their severity greatly reduced. Medical evidence has shown that performing warm-up exercises before work…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Eyes Are PricelessnJorge VazqueznThu, 01/21/2021 – 15:46nnn n Let’s take a quick test. How many basic senses do we have at birth? Name them. Is it one…. two…. four? I’m sure we all agree the answer is FIVE. These five senses are SIGHT, HEARING, TASTE, TOUCH and SMELL. n If you were…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hazard Analysis – Working Around Sprinklers or Electrical AreasnJorge VazqueznWed, 01/13/2021 – 15:17nnn n Electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to such dangers as electrical shock, electrocution, fires and explosions. However when we talk about fires, is also important to mention that sprinkler systems are installed…