Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safe Before the Storm

RAIN CAN RUIN A JOB Rain may be good for the farmer, but it can turn the jobsite into a giant mud pie. The rain can ruin materials and supplies and generally make things downright messy. Steel gets slippery, equipment gets stuck, and workers get wet. By covering equipment, materials, tools, supplies and people, rain doesn’t have a chance to do as much damage as it could. One way to eliminate slip- ping hazards is to sweep water out of low areas used as passageways on worksites. WATCH OUT...

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Africa Prize selects 2020 finalists ahead of virtual event

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls - Ladder Safety

At the Marek Family of Companies we take pride on everything we do. Our type of work is often performed at heights and working at heights can be hazardous-falls rank as the chief cause of death on the construction jobsite. That’s why the Marek Family of Companies is always looking for ways to protect their employees and get the work done more efficiently. Accidents involving ladders are usually caused by improper selection, care, or use, rather than design or manufacturing defects. Some...

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Academy announces engineering awards for transformative work during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: 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 his duties, today we are reviewing with all employees, the responsibilities of supervisors and employees to report accidents. The first and primary responsibility for accident reporting falls to the employee. If you...

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Weekly Toolbox Talk: Housekeeping and Trash Removal

There are several dangers on job sites simple because of the nature of construction work. When the natural hazards found on construction jobs sites are compounded with clutter and debris, the hazard level increases and the potential for an accident or an injury substantially increases. A construction site with poor housekeeping creates an unsafe and less productive working environment. Keeping a construction site clear of debris can significantly reduce the probability of accidents and...

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