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 specific...

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UK students set to tackle engineering challenges in an unpredictable world

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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 injuries...

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Engineers from UK, China and USA collaborate to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges

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With Demand Rapidly Growing, Business Leaders Look to Boost UpSkill Houston’s Impact and Scale

The following article was authored by Scott Braddock and originally published on ConstructionCitizen.com.Business leaders, educators, and others should be doing all they can to come up with innovative ways to meet the challenge of filling so-called “middle-skill” jobs in Southeast Texas and beyond. That message came through loud and clear during last month’s summit hosted by the UpSkill Houston initiative of the Greater Houston Partnership. The event at the Omni Hotel drew a...

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Academy President awarded Royal Medal

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President’s Medal presented to Professor Richard Williams

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