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Fundamentals of Building Trades - Fireproofing, Firestopping and Building Thermal Insulation
October 9, 2023 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
AGC Houston, 3825 DACOMA, Houston, TX, 77092
Description
The Fundamentals of Building Trades – Fireproofing, Firestopping and Building Thermal course is a one-session, in person program designed to… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
NOTE: Open Enrollment is open! May 10 – June 02. Make sure to log in to your MyMarek to review:
Your elections
Update people to cover & emergency contacts
Add dependent SSNs
Update beneficiaries for life insurance plans
Update phone numbers and addresses
Web-Tex Scaffold Safety
At the Marek Family of… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
ATTN: Open Enrollment starts May 10 and ends June 2, 2023. There will be Virtual and in-person meetings this year. Be sure to join one of the meetings to get all information about the upcoming new plan year!
Houston - In-Person Meeting
May 10 at 9:00am – English & Spanish
May 10 at 4:00pm – English & Spanish
2115 Judiway… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
WEAR EYE PROTECTION PROPERLY
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 talk about other eye injuries that occur and how to prevent them. The majority of eye… read moreby Marek Brothers on
NOTE: Open Enrollment period starts May 10 and ends June 2, 2023. All benefits related information and actions will take place in MyMAREK. NEW: Medical, Vision, and Dental plans are moving to Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX . If you do not complete your enrollment, your coverage elections will remain the same, except for FSA, Dependent… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Tools and equipment include anything like ladders, scaffolds, utility knifes, extension cords, hammer, etc. They seem simple, but tools and equipment can be hazardous on the jobsite or anywhere they are being use. Their greatest hazards are misuse and improper maintenance.
Therefore, the Marek Family of Companies… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
The “War on Falls” was declared with only one thing in mind – to prevent injuries by eliminating fall exposures. Zero tolerance and suspensions are merely tools to deal with a violation after it occurs. The ultimate goal is eliminating the exposure in the first place. That can only be accomplished by each one of us understanding what is… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 to cause a disease called silicosis. When you inhale crystalline… read moreby Marek Brothers on
In new construction, MAREK is able to coordinate with MEP trade partners to provide a comprehensive penetration and joint firestop package, using single source manufactured products as is often required per project specifications. On existing buildings, MAREK can provide an extensive survey of the life safety drawings in… 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 injuries are common.
Foot… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 by carelessness - losing your grip and not wearing gloves (PPE… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
WAR ON FALLS
HOW TO REPORT AN ACCIDENT
How long you work for us is based on how you safely perform your job and meet the production expectations of your supervisor.
Every front line supervisor is responsible for timely reporting of all work-related injuries, accidents and fall exposures. To properly carry out duties, today we are… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 is important to understand the “line of fire” and how to… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 or off stilts. When mounting stilts, the top leg strap first… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 of certain minor injuries. When medical attention is warranted,… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
Notice to Supervisors: Mandatory Demonstration requires a Minimum of 20 minutes to effectively cover topic.
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… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 and tardiness are not only inconvenient, they are also costly problems. While it is recognized that occasional illness or personal reasons… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
NOTE: The MAREK Employee Handbook for all full-time MAREK employees has been revised and updated. Beginning Monday, January 16, 2023, employees will need to complete the learning course that is assigned to them in MyMAREK and acknowledge that it has been read and understood. You can access in MyMarek by going to ME→LEARNING→Current Learning… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
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 serious workplace hazard… read moreby Jorge Vazquez on
SAFETY IN YOUR LIFE 2023
MAREK hopes you had a great holiday season with your loved ones. It is now time to look at our road ahead and it's important to 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 your family’s… read more