Weekly Toolbox Talk: The Heat – Jorge Vazquez THE HEAT If you are not sweating or you have not urinated, 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….
Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – 3 Keys to Work Safe on Ladders – Jorge Vazquez WAR ON FALLS 3 KEYS TO WORK SAFE ON LADDERS 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…
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Heat StressnJorge VazqueznMon, 06/03/2024 – 05:06nnn Heat Stress Hot weather causes more fatalities than any other weather-related source. Heat waves rarely are given adequate attention but in fact, they claim more lives each year than floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes combined. Heat waves are a silent killer. Heatstroke also affects both genders equally….
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay HydratednJorge VazqueznTue, 05/28/2024 – 01:52nnn Open enrollment is closing on June 4, 2024. You still have time to evaluate the benefit choices that are available to you by MyMAREK. If you do not complete your enrollment, your coverage elections will remain the same, except for contributions to your Medical Flexible…
Weekly Toolbox Talk: War On Falls – How to Report an AccidentnJorge VazqueznSun, 05/19/2024 – 23:19nnn War on FallsHow to Report an Accident 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 Line Supervisor is responsible for timely…
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Carelessness Causes AccidentsnJorge VazqueznMon, 05/13/2024 – 04:49nnn Open Enrollment is here! May 09 – June 04. Make sure to log in to your MyMarek to review: Your elections Update people to cover & emergency contacts Add dependent SSNs Update beneficiaries for Life Insurance plans Update phone numbers and addresses Carelessness Causes…
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safety Stand Down – Fall ProtectionnJorge VazqueznFri, 05/03/2024 – 12:06nnn O.S.H.A. identifies falls as one of the four leading causes of fatalities in the construction industry. Therefore, employees must be trained to recognize fall exposures and have the authority to take corrective actions. We have all heard the…
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Wear Eye Protection ProperlynJorge VazqueznFri, 04/26/2024 – 11:34nnn We have talked about eye protection many times in the past. There is no question 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 want to…
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Housekeeping and Trash RemovalnJorge VazqueznFri, 04/19/2024 – 15:25nnn There are several dangers on job sites simply because of the nature of construction work. When the natural hazards found on construction job sites are compounded with clutter and debris, the hazard level increases and the potential for an accident or an injury substantially…
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stretch and FlexnJorge VazqueznMon, 04/15/2024 – 06:38nnn Stretch & Flex Construction is an athletic event! The importance of being warmed up before starting construction work (or any work involving heavy lifting) is just like getting ready for a sporting event. Stretching is a means to avoid the most common body sprain/strain injuries….
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safety Awareness for Eclipse EventnJorge VazqueznFri, 04/05/2024 – 13:21nnn SAFETY AWARENESS FOR ECLIPSE EVENT As you may be aware, there’s an exciting celestial event coming up on Monday, April 8th – a solar eclipse. While this phenomenon will only be visible for a limited time and in specific locations, it’s important for…
Weekly Toolbox Talk: Silica Dust AwarenessnJorge VazqueznFri, 03/29/2024 – 13:58nnn SILICA DUST AWARENESS Crystalline silica is a common mineral in the earth’s crust and is found in many types of rock including sand, quartz, and granite. Silica is present in both work and non-work environments, and exposure to crystalline silica dust has long been known…
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