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by Jorge Vazquez on
Working in confined spaces can be pretty common in construction. If you’ve ever had to run conduit in a crawl space or install insulation in a cramped attic, you have worked in a confined space. If that crawl space or attic had some kind of hazard in it- such as volatile fumes from spry insulation or high temperatures caused by the heat of a… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 payroll.Absenteeism impacts the Marek Family of Companies in many ways. Your foreman and… read moreby John Hinson on
Marek Dallas Division President John Hinson wrote the following President’s Message for AWCI's Construction Dimension magazine. Hinson is the 2015-2016 President of AWCI.I am honored to serve our industry for the next 12 months as president of the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry. I have worked in the wall and ceiling… read moreby Marek Brothers on
Source: SpringISD.orgStudents from the technology academy at Carl Wunsche Sr. High School gave a loud round of applause as representatives from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) delivered boxes of construction supplies last week. The boxes contained a donation of hard hats, gloves, safety glasses and reflective vests for students to use… read moreby Whitney Martin on
On August 21, 2015, Marek recognized our outstanding partners in the industry for 2015. Each year, Marek awards a General Contractor, Architect, and Supplier, Vendor, and Manufacturer of the Year to honor our partners whose work quality, professionalism, and innovation demonstrate the integrity each company brings to the entire construction… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 hearing. And, you might not realize it until it’s too late!!!Most of us take hearing for granted. When we go home at the end of a workday and when… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
Let's take a quick test. How many basic senses do we have at birth? Name them. Is it one.... two.... four? I'm sure we all agree the answer is FIVE. These five senses are SIGHT, HEARING, TASTE, TOUCH and SMELL. If you were faced with sacrificing four of these five basic senses, which ones would you keep? Most people would keep their sense of SIGHT… read moreby John Hinson on
Marek Dallas Division President John Hinson wrote the following President’s Message for AWCI's Construction Dimension magazine. Hinson is the 2015-2016 President of AWCI.I take great pleasure in complementing our craftsmen’s work. They have the talent and artistic ability to build today’s landmarks, and it takes years of training and… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
A chop saw is essentially a lightweight circular saw mounted on a spring-loaded pivoting arm, and supported by a metal base. Chop saws are considered the best saw to get very exact, square cuts. Compound miter saws have been developed due to the limited cutting capacity of the chop saw. These are basically chop saws that can make bevel cuts as… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
Safety rules are a nuisance. They restrict you from doing what you want to do in the way you want to do it. You would think that the person who wrote safety rules must have been an old fuddy-duddy who couldn't stand to see people having fun--that they sat down with their aching corns and wrote the safety rules much the way some musicians compose… read moreby Marek Brothers on
Authored by Elizabeth McPherson and originally published on ConstructionCitizen.com.by Marek Brothers on
Authored by Elizabeth McPherson and originally published on ConstructionCitizen.com.by Jorge Vazquez on
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 the use of hand tools. To counteract this trend, it would be wise to review the basic rules governing the use of hand… 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 disconnect an extension cord by pulling the cord.… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 injuries are common.Foot injuries can result from:Broken… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
Mandatory Topic:Notice to Supervisors: Read and prepare for demonstration of Web-Tex scaffolds. Make sure all employees understand the importance of following our safe scaffold procedures for the Web-Tex system.Web-Tex Scaffold Safety At the Marek Family of Companies we thrive on having safe equipment. Keep in mind that equipment is only as safe… read moreby Marek Brothers on
On Friday July 24th, the Atlanta Branch of Marek was honored at the Annual Gilbane Appreciation Breakfast and awarded the Subcontractor of the Year. Marek had the privilege of working this past year on Restoration Hardware’s new flagship store in Atlanta’s famed Buckhead.Marek Atlanta and Gilbane Building Company worked tirelessly to meet an… read moreby Marek Brothers on
Here at Marek, we take great pride in not only the work that we're awarded, but also the people we employ. Receiving feedback on our employees is something that not only helps build morale, it helps bring us together as a company. This week we received an email from a Superintendent with Whiting-Turner about Marek foreman Gregorio Cardenas, who is… read moreby Marek Brothers on
Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Greater Houston presented the Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) awards at the July ABC Membership Breakfast. The Greater Houston chapter has 70 contractor member companies who are participating in STEP - including 52 Diamond and Platinum level recipients, the highest of the program’s… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
Project Safe new policy states: GLOVES: Employees will wear cut resistant gloves level 3 any time they are handling any metal material including but not limited to, studs, track, ceiling grid, corner bead or any other sharp- edged or pointed material that creates an exposure for cuts or puncture wounds. In addition, gloves will be required anytime… read more