Author: Marek Bros

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part III

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part IIInJorge VazqueznWed, 08/23/2023 – 16:14nnn n nEMPLOYEE HANDBOOKnPART III nn DISCIPLINARY POLICY nn All companies, no matter what their business, have certain rules of behavior, which must be observed to ensure a productive, safe operation. The Marek Companies are no exception. For the welfare of all of us who…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part II

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part IInJorge VazqueznFri, 08/18/2023 – 11:39nnn n EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK PART II nn ACCIDENTS nn 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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part I

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part InJorge VazqueznFri, 08/11/2023 – 12:43nnn n EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK PART I nn ATTENDANCE nn 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, tardiness, or early departures are not only inconvenient, but they are also…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hazard Analysis – Working Around Sprinklers or Electrical Areas

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hazard Analysis – Working Around Sprinklers or Electrical AreasnJorge VazqueznFri, 08/04/2023 – 13:02nnn n HAZARD ANALYSIS nn WORKING AROUND SPRINKLERS OR ELECTRICAL AREAS nn 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…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay Hydrated

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay HydratednJorge VazqueznFri, 07/28/2023 – 12:42nnn n NOTE: IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO SUPERVISORS: Encourage employees to take frequent breaks for rest and water breaks for workers that feel heat discomfort. Identify cooler areas where employees can take a moment and cool themselves from the heat. nn   nn Stay Hydrated nn Water nn…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: The Heat

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: The HeatnJorge VazqueznFri, 07/21/2023 – 14:01nnn nn NOTE: IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO SUPERVISORS: Encourage employees to take frequent breaks for rest and water breaks for workers that feel heat discomfort. Identify cooler areas where employees can take a moment and cool themselves from the heat. nn THE HEAT nn If you are not…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Personal Safety Measures

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Personal Safety MeasuresnJorge VazqueznFri, 07/14/2023 – 18:43nnn n Personal Safety Measures nn The Marek Family of Companies is responsible for training you in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and of the safety hazards applicable to your workplace. nn However, you are also an important player in jobsite safety and security….

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Severe Weather

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Severe WeathernJorge VazqueznFri, 07/07/2023 – 13:45nnn nn SEVERE WEATHER nn WHY TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER? nn Actually, we have no control over rain, snow, sleet, wind, lightning or sunshine. But we can control what happens on our job as a result of the elements. Some of the biggest problems on construction jobs…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Carelessness Causes Accidents

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Carelessness Causes AccidentsnJorge VazqueznFri, 06/23/2023 – 12:50nnn n n n nn Carelessness Causes Accidents nn Note to Supervisors: Read and prepare for meeting by looking over your jobsite and how your personnel are approaching their jobs. Carelessness is not acceptable. nn Project Safe states quite simply: nn n Employee Basic Safety Rules,…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Heat Stress

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Heat StressnJorge VazqueznFri, 06/16/2023 – 12:46nnn n n n nn Heat Stress nn Hot weather causes more fatalities than any other weather-related source. Heat waves rarely are given adequate attention but in fact, they claim more lives each year than floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes combined. Heat waves are a silent killer. Heatstroke…

  • Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay Hydrated

    Weekly Toolbox Talk: Stay HydratednJorge VazqueznFri, 06/09/2023 – 12:40nnn n n n nn Stay Hydrated nn Water nn The natural choice for hydration is water. It hydrates better than any other liquid, both before and during work. Water tends to be less expensive and more available than any other drink. You need to drink 4-6…