Author: Marek Bros

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hand Tools Safety

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hand Tools SafetynJorge VazqueznMon, 09/29/2025 – 00:42nnn HAND TOOLS SAFETY    Of all the equipment at our disposal, common hand tools, which we often take for granted, are the most useful and the most frequently abused.    A recent review of construction injuries reveals quite a number of minor accidents involving hand…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – Suspension Recap

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – Suspension RecapnJorge VazqueznFri, 09/19/2025 – 16:11nnn     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

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Suicide PreventionnJorge VazqueznMon, 09/15/2025 – 00:38nnn   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.   Be Aware…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay Hydrated

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay HydratednJorge VazqueznMon, 09/08/2025 – 00:14nnn   Stay Hydrated  Since the beginning of this year, we have experienced around five incidents involving heat illnesssymptoms among our workforce. Some of these cases have shown effects that can impact the heart,especially when combined with underlying medical conditions or prolonged exposure to hightemperatures. This is…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Can You Hear Me Now?

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Can You Hear Me Now?nJorge VazqueznMon, 09/01/2025 – 21:08nnn 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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Harassment / Discrimination

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Harassment/DiscriminationnJorge VazqueznMon, 08/25/2025 – 02:28nnn 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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safe Before the Storm

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safe Before the StormnJorge VazqueznMon, 08/18/2025 – 03:33nnn SAFE BEFORE THE STORM     RAIN CAN RUIN A JOB  Rain may be good for the farmer, but it can turn the jobsite into a giant mud pie. The rain can ruin materials and supplies and generally make things downright messy. Steel gets slippery,…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Part I

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Part InJorge VazqueznMon, 08/11/2025 – 00:36nnn   EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK  PART I ATTENDANCE  Regular and on-time attendance is essential to the efficient operations of the Company and is an essential function of every employee’s job. Excessive absenteeism, tardiness, or early departures are not only inconvenient, but they are also costly problems. While it…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay Hydrated

    Since the beginning of this year, we have experienced around five incidents involving heat illness symptoms among our workforce. Some of these cases have shown effects that can impact the heart, especially when combined with underlying medical conditions or prolonged exposure to high temperatures. This is a reminder of the importance of proper acclimatization, especially…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: The Heat

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: The HeatnJorge VazqueznMon, 08/04/2025 – 02:31nnn THE HEAT    If you are not sweating or urinating, 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. During…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hazard Analysis – Working Around Sprinkler or Electrical Areas

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hazard Analysis – Working Around Sprinkler or Electrical AreasnJorge VazqueznMon, 07/28/2025 – 00:28nnn HAZARD ANALYSIS  WORKING AROUND  SPRINKLERS OR ELECTRICAL AREAS    Notice to Supervisors: Read and prepare for safety meeting. Make sure all employees understand the importance of following our Hazard Analysis and the procedures to work around sprinkler and electrical…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Sprains and Strains

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Sprains and StrainsnJorge VazqueznMon, 07/21/2025 – 02:49nnn Sprains and Strains    Sprains and strains continue to be one of the highest types of injuries within our company.  By following a few simple rules, many of these injuries can be avoided or their severity greatly reduced.  Medical evidence has shown that performing warm-up…