Author: Marek Bros

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Material Handling and Hand Safety

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Material Handling and Hand SafetynJorge VazqueznWed, 04/29/2020 – 15:48nnn 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 sharp edges. Many hand lacerations are caused by carelessness…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Shortcuts

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: ShortcutsnJorge VazqueznFri, 04/24/2020 – 03:42nnn n Note: Open Enrollment time is approaching! This is your opportunity to examine your benefit choices and make changes to meet your current needs. The enrollment process (including the benefits presentations) will be online through MyMAREK, and the enrollment period will begin May 18, 2020 and run…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Wear Eye Protection Properly

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Wear Eye Protection ProperlynJorge VazqueznWed, 04/15/2020 – 11:36nnn n We have talked about eye protection many times in the past. There is no question of 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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Distractions

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: DistractionsnJorge VazqueznThu, 04/09/2020 – 15:19nnn n 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.” n While some factors in the workplace can play a role in causing distractions, the fact…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Essential Business

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Essential BusinessnJorge VazqueznThu, 04/02/2020 – 15:39nnn n Construction work is considered and essential business, as our industry is responsible for keeping, highways, office buildings, hospitals, chemical plants, schools, churches, arenas and shopping centers. As the situation keeps developing, we will continue to review all official government orders and updates. Your supervisor will…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: COVID-19 Action Plan 2

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: COVID-19 Action Plan 2nJorge VazqueznMon, 03/23/2020 – 15:49nnn n   n WATER BOTTLE USE n Experts don’t believe your reusable water bottle can spread the virus. But you should definitely be cleaning it diligently, regardless of an outbreak.  Prior to drinking from a new water bottle, be sure to inspect that the…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: COVID-19 Action Plan

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: COVID-19 Action PlannJorge VazqueznThu, 03/19/2020 – 15:24nnn This guidance is based on what we currently know about COVID-19 as provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. SYMPTOMS Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath – similar to influenza or a bad cold. PREVENTION Wash your hands often with soap…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – Suspension Recap, Zero Tolerance

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – Suspension Recap, Zero TolerancenJorge VazqueznWed, 03/11/2020 – 11:24nnn This zero tolerance means that certain unsafe employee actions will automatically result in suspension from work. So that employees understand what these actions are that will result in suspension, we will recap the WAR ON FALLS safety violations that will…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Coronavirus

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: CoronavirusnJorge VazqueznSat, 03/07/2020 – 09:15nnn You most certainly have heard recent news stories about an outbreak of Coronavirus across the globe that generated in China, as well as the diagnosis of a small number of related cases here in the United States. While the news stories can provide useful information, their sensationalist…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hazard Analysis – Working Around Sprinklers or Electrical Areas

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hazard Analysis – Working Around Sprinklers or Electrical AreasnJorge VazqueznFri, 02/28/2020 – 10:30nnn 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 in…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook – Part III

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook – Part IIInJorge VazqueznThu, 02/20/2020 – 17:08nnn DISCIPLINARY POLICY All companies, no matter what their business, have certain rules of behavior, which must be observe to ensure a productive, safe operation. The Marek Companies are no exception. For the welfare of all of us who work together on a day-to-day…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook – Part II

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook – Part IInJorge VazqueznWed, 02/12/2020 – 09:25nnn ACCIDENTSIn 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 of certain…