Author: Marek Bros

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Absenteeism and Safety

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Absenteeism and Safety – Jorge Vazquez ABSENTEEISM AND SAFETY  HOW NOT BEING THERE AFFECTS EVERYONE  Bob NoPay has a problem that affects a lot of employees; he is speaking to his Production Manager on Friday about a short check.  When all the facts are reviewed, Bob finds out that his attendance is…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Because We Care

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Because We Care – Jorge Vazquez   At MAREK we care for our employees.  Safety is a major role in everybody’s life and doing the right thing for the right reason is the key to our success. As a group of employees, we must focus on safety and prevention by practicing problem identification…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safety for the Holidays

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safety for the Holidays – Jorge Vazquez SAFETY FOR THE HOLIDAYS    The Marek Family of Companies wants to take this opportunity to give thanks to the most important part of our business – YOU. We hope you and your family have had a safe and healthy year. We hope you can spend…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Harassment / Discrimination

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Harassment/Discrimination – Jorge Vazquez 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 trades, races, genders, religions, etc. …

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hand Tools Safety

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hand Tools Safety – Jorge Vazquez HAND TOOLS SAFETY Of all the equipment placed at our disposal, common hand tools, which we take for granted, are the most useful and the most often abused. A recent review of construction injuries reveals quite a number of minor accidents involving hand tools.  To counteract this…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Struck By – Falling / Flying Objects

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Struck By – Falling/Flying Objects – Jorge Vazquez Struck-By  Falling/Flying Objects  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, pulling, or prying, may cause objects to…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Take Care of Your Feet

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Take Care of Your Feet – Jorge Vazquez TAKE CARE OF YOUR FEET  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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Workplace Distraction

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Workplace Distraction – Jorge Vazquez 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. Different types of…

  • Stan Marek Honored with AGC’s Master Builder Award: Honoring the True Builders

    At this year’s APEX gala, Stan Marek received the AGC Houston Master Builder Award. Every two years, this prestigious honor is presented to an individual or organization that has significantly contributed to advancing the commercial environment in the greater Houston area. This award is about more than construction; it’s about shaping the city, building careers,…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Close Calls / Near Misses are Wake-Up Calls

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Close Calls/Near Misses are Wake-Up Calls – Jorge Vazquez Close Calls/Near Misses Are Wake-Up Calls    Notice to Supervisors: Read and be prepared to answer questions. Every employee should know to report near misses to their immediate supervisor. At MAREK we expect everyone to report unsafe conditions and actions, as stated in PROJECT SAFE.  A…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Extension Cords

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Extension Cords – Jorge Vazquez Even a simple extension cords 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 into an ungrounded electrical outlet. Don’t…