Author: Marek Bros

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hand Tools Safety

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hand Tools SafetynJorge VazqueznFri, 12/22/2023 – 13:15nnn 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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Harassment / Discrimination

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Harassment/DiscriminationnJorge VazqueznSun, 12/17/2023 – 14:05nnn 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 trades,…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Close Calls are Wake-Up Calls

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Close Calls are Wake-Up CallsnJorge VazqueznMon, 12/11/2023 – 13:47nnn 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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Absenteeism and Safety

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Absenteeism and SafetynJorge VazqueznFri, 12/01/2023 – 18:21nnn ABSENTEEISM AND SAFETYHOW 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 CarenMarek BrothersnMon, 11/27/2023 – 02:20nnn BECAUSE WE CARE 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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safety for the Holidays

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safety for the HolidaysnJorge VazqueznSun, 11/19/2023 – 18:11nnn 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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Cold Safety

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Cold SafetynJorge VazqueznFri, 11/10/2023 – 20:18nnn COLD WEATHER SAFETY As the weather becomes “frightful” during winter months, construction workers who must brave the outdoor conditions face the occupational hazard of exposure to the cold. You need to be especially mindful of the weather, its effects on the body, and proper prevention techniques….

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Extension Cords

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Extension CordsnJorge VazqueznSat, 11/04/2023 – 14:13nnn 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 into…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Powder-Actuated Tool Safety

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Powder-Actuated Tool SafetynJorge VazqueznSat, 10/28/2023 – 13:40nnn POWDER-ACTUATED TOOL SAFETY  Mandatory Topic: Read, Be Prepared, and Demonstrate to All Employees Attention All Foremen: You will demonstrate a powder-actuated tool to all your employees today. Safe production practices need to be covered in this meeting. You may choose to demonstrate multiple tools with…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Struck By Falling / Flying Objects

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Struck By Falling/Flying ObjectsnJorge VazqueznFri, 10/20/2023 – 12:29nnn 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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Utility Knife Safety

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Utility Knife SafetynJorge VazqueznFri, 10/13/2023 – 13:02nnn UTILITY KNIFE SAFETY! There’s one hand tool that demands your respect over many others in the workplace, a tool that can cut you to the bone in an instant . . . the utility knife.Many workers use utility knives to cut drywall, ceiling tile, strapping,…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Workplace Distractions

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Workplace DistractionsnJorge VazqueznFri, 09/29/2023 – 17:47nnn n WORKPLACE DISTRACTION nn n n n n When we do accident investigations, a lot of times we’ll find injuries can be attributed to some type of distraction. nn Although it may not be possible to eliminate distractions, experts say steps can be taken to minimize…