Author: Marek Bros

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Can You Hear Me Now?

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Can You Hear Me Now?nJorge VazqueznMon, 09/01/2025 – 21:08nnn CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?    Noise is one of the most common health problems in workplaces today.  Right now, about 30 million workers are exposed to high noise levels.  If you’re one of those workers, you may be losing some of your…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Harassment / Discrimination

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Harassment/DiscriminationnJorge VazqueznMon, 08/25/2025 – 02:28nnn Harassment/Discrimination    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 we have are generally comprised of a very diverse group, be it different…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safe Before the Storm

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safe Before the StormnJorge VazqueznMon, 08/18/2025 – 03:33nnn SAFE BEFORE THE STORM     RAIN CAN RUIN A JOB  Rain may be good for the farmer, but it can turn the jobsite into a giant mud pie. The rain can ruin materials and supplies and generally make things downright messy. Steel gets slippery,…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Part I

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Part InJorge VazqueznMon, 08/11/2025 – 00:36nnn   EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK  PART I ATTENDANCE  Regular and on-time attendance is essential to the efficient operations of the Company and is an essential function of every employee’s job. Excessive absenteeism, tardiness, or early departures are not only inconvenient, but they are also costly problems. While it…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay Hydrated

    Since the beginning of this year, we have experienced around five incidents involving heat illness symptoms among our workforce. Some of these cases have shown effects that can impact the heart, especially when combined with underlying medical conditions or prolonged exposure to high temperatures. This is a reminder of the importance of proper acclimatization, especially…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: The Heat

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: The HeatnJorge VazqueznMon, 08/04/2025 – 02:31nnn THE HEAT    If you are not sweating or urinating, is it a sign of dehydration?    Did you know that after a holiday weekend, most people who consume alcohol are more exposed to dehydration?  Drinking alcoholic beverages in hot weather can have serious consequences. During…

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

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hazard Analysis – Working Around Sprinkler or Electrical AreasnJorge VazqueznMon, 07/28/2025 – 00:28nnn HAZARD ANALYSIS  WORKING AROUND  SPRINKLERS OR ELECTRICAL AREAS    Notice to Supervisors: Read and prepare for safety meeting. Make sure all employees understand the importance of following our Hazard Analysis and the procedures to work around sprinkler and electrical…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Sprains and Strains

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Sprains and StrainsnJorge VazqueznMon, 07/21/2025 – 02:49nnn Sprains and Strains    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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Workplace Distraction

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Workplace DistractionnJorge VazqueznMon, 07/14/2025 – 01:54nnn WORKPLACE DISTRACTION    When we do accident investigations, a lot of times we’ll find injuries can be attributed to some type of distraction. Although it may not be possible to eliminate distractions, experts say steps can be taken to minimize them and recognize when they occur. …

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: The Heat After the Holiday

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: The Heat After the HolidaynJorge VazqueznTue, 07/08/2025 – 10:52nnn       THE HEAT AFTER THE HOLIDAY    If you are not sweating or you have not urinated, is it sign of dehydration?    Did you know that after a holiday weekend, most people who consumed alcohol are more exposed to dehydration? …

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Extension Cords

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Extension CordsnJorge VazqueznMon, 06/30/2025 – 01:54nnn EXTENSION CORDS    Even a simple extension cord needs to be looked after.  It’s a shock or fire hazard when deteriorated, worn-out, or used improperly.    Three-wire cords are for outdoor appliances and electric power tools.  The third wire is a ground.  Never plug these cords…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay Hydrated

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay HydratednJorge VazqueznMon, 06/23/2025 – 02:54nnn   Stay Hydrated  Water  The natural choice for hydration is water. It hydrates better than any other liquid, both before and during work. Water tends to be less expensive and more available than any other drink. You need to drink 4-6 ounces of water for every…