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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 areas. Electricity has long been recognized as a… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
SAFETY IN YOUR LIFE 2025 MAREK hopes you had a great holiday season with your loved ones. Is now time to look at our road ahead and remember that safety is our top priority. We need to remember that we are not getting any younger and that an injury can not only put us out of work but can also jeopardize our family’s well-being.… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
SAFETY HELMET GUIDANCE Effective January 2, 2025, all locations will use the new Safety Helmet Type II as our standard for head protection. This change applies to all workers performing work at any of our Marek Brothers System projects, regardless of their employment status—whether full-time, part-time, temporary or under any… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
BATTERY-POWERED OUTERWEAR SAFETY Understanding the Risks Today, we're here to discuss an important aspect of our safety at work and in our daily lives – batterypowered outerwear. With the advent of technology, battery-powered heated jackets, vests, and other outerwear have become popular, providing warmth and comfort in cold… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
OUR VISION NOBODY GETS HURT Do you often need to make strange or awkward movements to get your work done? Long reaches, twists, bends, and stretches put your shoulders, back, and elbows in uncomfortable and unnatural positions. These postures can injure your nerves and even the blood vessels that supply your… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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. Environmental… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
ABSENTEEISM AND SAFETY HOW 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 the problem, not a clerical error from his foreman or… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 by practicing problem identification and problem-solving. To work at MAREK you must care… read moreby Marek Brothers on
Stan Marek, CEO of MAREK, received the prestigious Eugene H. Vaughan Civic Leadership Award at the Center for Houston’s Future's signature fall event, Dinner and Conversation, on November 19th in Houston. Margaret Vaughan presented the award in recognition of Mr. Marek’s outstanding leadership, dedicated service, and significant contributions… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 spend these holidays with your family and give thanks for what you have. All of us at MAREK… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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, races, genders, religions, etc. We feel that the diversity we have throughout our… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 trend, it would be wise to review the basic… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 become airborne. Injuries can range from minor… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 your feet and do your job. Unfortunately, statistics tell us that work related foot… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 distractions When people… read moreby Marek Brothers on
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,… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 near miss is… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 back. Maybe you just do it because you have… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 WAR ON FALLS safety violations that will result in a… read more