Author: Marek Bros

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safety Stand Down – Fall Protection

    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 Properly

    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 Removal

    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 Flex

    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….

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safety Awareness for Eclipse Event

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safety Awareness for Eclipse EventnJorge VazqueznFri, 04/05/2024 – 13:21nnn SAFETY AWARENESS FOR ECLIPSE EVENT  As you may be aware, there’s an exciting celestial event coming up on Monday, April 8th – a solar eclipse. While this phenomenon will only be visible for a limited time and in specific locations, it’s important for…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Silica Dust Awareness

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Silica Dust AwarenessnJorge VazqueznFri, 03/29/2024 – 13:58nnn SILICA DUST AWARENESS  Crystalline silica is a common mineral in the earth’s crust and is found in many types of rock including sand, quartz, and granite. Silica is present in both work and non-work environments, and exposure to crystalline silica dust has long been known…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Line of Fire Safety Talk

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Line of Fire Safety TalknJorge VazqueznFri, 03/22/2024 – 16:43nnn Line of Fire Safety Talk The term “line of fire” is very common when talking about the hazards of a work task. Depending on the work being completed, there may be many different lines of fire or there could be very few. It…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Material Handling and Safety

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Material Handling and SafetynJorge VazqueznSun, 03/17/2024 – 19:27nnn MATERIAL HANDLING AND HAND SAFETY  Sharp edges and puncture hazards When you are handling metal, remember the sharp rolled edges. Every employee gets relaxed around metal: when you see your co-workers do this, remind them about the sharp edges. Many hand lacerations are caused…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Tools and Equipment

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Tools and EquipmentnJorge VazqueznSun, 03/10/2024 – 16:49nnn TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Tools and equipment include anything from ladders, scaffolds, utility knives, extension cords, hammers, etc. They seem simple, but tools and equipment can be hazardous on the job site or anywhere they are being used. Their greatest hazards are misuse and improper maintenance….

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – Stilts

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – StiltsnMarek BrothersnFri, 03/01/2024 – 10:31nnn WAR ON FALLS: STILTS PROJECT SAFE STATES:Only those employees who have been certified under the company’s stilt policy will be allowed to use stilts. STILTS POLICY STATES:Employees shall always use a stable surface, scaffold, material stack, or wall for support when getting on…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part III

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part IIInJorge VazqueznFri, 02/16/2024 – 12:11nnn DISCIPLINARY POLICY All companies, no matter what their business, have certain rules of behavior that 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 a day-to-day basis,…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Graffiti Prevention

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Graffiti PreventionnJorge VazqueznSun, 02/11/2024 – 23:11nnn GRAFFITI PREVENTION: PROTECTING OUR PROJECTS Good morning, team. Today’s toolbox talk will focus on an important issue that affects our construction sites: graffiti. Graffiti not only damages the appearance of our sites but can also have significant repercussions on our projects. We must understand the impact…