How long you work for us is based on how you safely perform your job and meet the production expectations of your supervisor. Every Front supervisor is responsible for timely reporting of all work-related injuries, accidents, and fall exposures. To properly carry out his duties, today we are reviewing with all employees the responsibilities of…
At the MAREK Family of Companies, we thrive on having safe equipment. Keep in mind that equipment is only as secure as the people who use it are. We have two sizes of the Web-Tex scaffolds: 6’ and 8’. You should use the smallest size possible to reach your work. Today, you will discuss the…
Grab a ladder. Stand it up and climb. So simple anyone can do it, right? But if it really were all that simple, 130,000 people wouldn’t get hurt on ladders each year, would they? Most ladder accidents are caused by improper selection, setup, or use, not defects. SELECTION Be sure the ladder you select is…
Sharp edges and puncture hazards 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 – losing your grip and not wearing gloves (PPE) while handling metal framing, trash,…
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 and after breaks reduces strain and sprain-type injuries. These rules are:…
A Website Built with You in Mind Every project begins with questions. The refreshed MAREK website was built to answer them clearly and efficiently, whether planning, building, or preparing for next steps. This update is not about changing who we are. It is about making it easier to understand how MAREK works, what our teams…
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 and do your job. Unfortunately, statistics tell us that work-related foot injuries are…
There’s one hand tool that demands your respect over many others in the workplace, a tool that can cut you to the bone in an instant . . . the utility knife.Many workers use utility knives to cut drywall and ceiling tile, strap, puncture shrink-wrap, and open packaging. But one wrong move and these blades…
This article was originally published in AWCI Construction Dimensions and has been reposted with permission Success for women in construction demands confidence and action, urging them to overcome self-doubt and believe in their abilities. Leaders must prioritize integrity, continuous learning, and networking to surround themselves with good people. More women are entering construction careers that…
A barricade is a portable or fixed device with three rails and appropriate markings. It is used to control traffic by closing, restricting, or delineating all or a portion of the right-of-way. Barricades are physical obstructions such as walls, guardrails, screens, tapes, or cones intended to warn and limit access to a hazardous area. Signs,…
Safely covering a floor opening with a piece of plywood requires more than just laying down the material over the hole or even nailing it down. Total on-the-job safety means a total job of eliminating hazards. Half a job or inadequate or incomplete jobs of covering hole hazards can result only in half, inadequate, or…
Article originally posted AGC Houston Cornerstone Winter 2025-2026 IN A CAVERNOUS WAREHOUSE tucked nearly into a nondescript industrial park on Houston’s outskirts, workers in safety vests weld steel frames and assemble wall panels. Unaffected by rain or traffic, forklifts zip around incessantly, materials arrive on schedule, and the production crew consistently churns out components like…
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