Author: Marek Bros

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 – 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 – 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 – 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…

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 – 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…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Why Safety – Jorge Vazquez WHY SAFETY  Why is accident prevention so important?  Do you view accident prevention as simply a way to avoid getting hurt?  Do you work safely just because you want to?  Perhaps you view accident prevention as a way of keeping the company happy or your supervisor off your…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – Suspension Recap – Zero Tolerance – Jorge Vazquez WAR ON FALLS  SUSPENSION RECAP  ZERO TOLERANCE    These zero tolerances mean that certain unsafe employee actions will automatically result in suspension from work. So that employees understand what these actions are that will result in suspension, we will recap the…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Suicide Prevention – Jorge Vazquez Suicide Prevention    Suicide is a leading cause of death among working-age adults in the United States. It deeply impacts workers, families, and communities. Fortunately, like other workplace fatalities, suicides can be prevented. Below are 5 things to know about preventing suicide 1. Be Aware Everyone can help…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Signs & Barricades – Jorge Vazquez SIGNS & BARRICADES  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…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part III – Jorge Vazquez EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK  PART III  DISCIPLINARY POLICY    All companies, no matter what their business, have certain rules of behavior, which must be observed to ensure a productive, safe operation.  The Marek Companies are no exception.  For the welfare of all of us who work together on…