Author: Marek Bros

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Can You Hear Me Now? – Jorge Vazquez 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 hearing. And you might not…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Severe Weather – Jorge Vazquez SEVERE WEATHER  WHY TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER?   Actually, we have no control over rain, snow, sleet, wind, lightning or sunshine. But we can control what happens on our job as a result of the elements. Some of the biggest problems in construction jobs are caused by wind…

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….