Author: Marek Bros

Weekly Toolbox Talk: War on Falls – StiltsnJorge VazqueznFri, 02/17/2023 – 14:59nnn n n n nn WAR ON FALLS STILTS nn PROJECT SAFE STATES:nOnly those employees who have been certified under the company’s stilt policy will be allowed to use stilts. nn STILTS POLICY STATES:nEmployees shall always use a stable surface, scaffold, material stack, or…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part IInJorge VazqueznFri, 02/03/2023 – 15:30nnn n n n nn 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…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Sprains and StrainsnJorge VazqueznFri, 01/27/2023 – 15:34nnn n n n nn Notice to Supervisors: Mandatory Demonstration requires a Minimum of 20 minutes to effectively cover topic. nn Sprains and Strains nn Sprains and strains continue to be one of the highest types of injuries within our company. By following a few simple…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part InJorge VazqueznFri, 01/20/2023 – 15:37nnn n n n nn 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 and tardiness are not only inconvenient, they are also…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Eyes are PricelessnJorge VazqueznFri, 01/13/2023 – 15:42nnn n n n nn 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…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hazard AnalysisnJorge VazqueznFri, 01/06/2023 – 15:45nnn n n n nn 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 and electrical areas. nn…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safety in your Life 2023nJorge VazqueznThu, 12/29/2022 – 15:49nnn n n n nn SAFETY IN YOUR LIFE 2023 nn 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….

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Cold Weather SafetynJorge VazqueznMon, 12/26/2022 – 15:51nnn n n n nn COLD WEATHER SAFETY nn As the weather becomes “frightful” during winter months, construction workers who must brave the outdoor conditions face the occupational hazard of exposure to the cold. You need to be especially mindful of the weather, its effects on…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Silica Dust AwarenessnJorge VazqueznFri, 12/16/2022 – 15:55nnn n n n nn SILICA DUST AWARENESS  nn 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…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Web-Tex Scaffold SafetynJorge VazqueznMon, 12/12/2022 – 15:58nnn nn Web-Tex Scaffold Safety nn At the Marek Family of Companies we thrive on having safe equipment. Keep in mind that equipment is only as safe as the people who use it are. We have two sizes of the Web-Tex scaffolds: 6’ and 8’. You…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safe for the HolidaysnJorge VazqueznSat, 11/26/2022 – 13:23nnn nn SAFE FOR THE HOLIDAYS nn The Marek Family of Companies wants to take this opportunity to give thanks to the most important part of our business – YOU. We hope that you and your family have had a safe and healthy year. We…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Cold Weather SafetynJorge VazqueznFri, 11/18/2022 – 13:26nnn n n n nn As the weather becomes “frightful” during winter months, construction workers who must brave the outdoor conditions face the occupational hazard of exposure to the cold. You need to be especially mindful of the weather, its effects on the body, and proper…