Author: Marek Bros

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Take Care of Your Feet

    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

    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…

  • Stan Marek Honored with AGC’s Master Builder Award: Honoring the True Builders

    At this year’s APEX gala, Stan Marek received the AGC Houston Master Builder Award. Every two years, this prestigious honor is presented to an individual or organization that has significantly contributed to advancing the commercial environment in the greater Houston area. This award is about more than construction; it’s about shaping the city, building careers,…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Close Calls / Near Misses are Wake-Up Calls

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay Hydrated

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay Hydrated – Jorge Vazquez Stay Hydrated  Water  The natural choice for hydration is water. It hydrates better than any other liquid, both before and during work. Water tends to be less expensive and more available than any other drink. You need to drink 4-6 ounces of water for every 15-20 minutes of…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part II

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part II – Jorge Vazquez EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK  PART II  ACCIDENTS In the event an employee is involved in an accident or sustains an injury while on the job, they must report it to their supervisor immediately regardless of its severity.  First aid supplies are normally maintained at jobsites to take care…