Author: Marek Bros

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Absenteeism and Safety: How Not Being There Affects EveryonenJorge VazqueznMon, 12/06/2021 – 11:06nnn n n n n URGENT: Please log in to MYMAREK and make sure your address on record is correct before 12/4/2021. The Payroll team will be mailing out gift cards soon and will not replace gift cards mailed to…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Because We CarenJorge VazqueznMon, 11/29/2021 – 10:43nnn n n n n BECAUSE WE CARE n At MAREK we care for our employees. Safety is a major role in everybody’s life and doing the right thing for the right reason is the key to our success. n We, as a group of employees,…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Safe for the Holidays nJorge VazqueznWed, 11/17/2021 – 20:25nnn n n n n SAFE FOR THE HOLIDAYS n 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…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Why Safety?nJorge VazqueznThu, 11/11/2021 – 16:46nnn n n n n Why Safety? n Why is accident prevention so important? Do you view accident prevention as simply a way to avoid getting hurt? Do you work safely just because you want to? Perhaps you view accident prevention as a way of keeping the…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Cold Weather SafetynJorge VazqueznFri, 11/05/2021 – 11:42nnn n n n n COLD WEATHER SAFETY n 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: Can You Hear Me Now?nJorge VazqueznFri, 10/29/2021 – 12:47nnn n n n n CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? n Noise is one of the most common health problems in workplaces today. Right now, about 30 million workers are exposed to high noise levels. If you’re one of those workers, you may be…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Hazard Analysis – Working Around Sprinklers or Electrical AreasnJorge VazqueznThu, 10/21/2021 – 11:38nnn n HAZARD ANALYSIS n WORKING AROUND SPRINKLERS OR ELECTRICAL AREAS n 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…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part IIInJorge VazqueznThu, 10/14/2021 – 15:37nnn n n n n EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK n PART III n DISCIPLINARY POLICY n All companies, no matter what their business, have certain rules of behavior which must be observed to ensure a productive and safe operation. The MAREK Companies are no exception. For the…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part IInJorge VazqueznFri, 10/08/2021 – 11:42nnn n n n n n n n EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK n PART II n n n n ACCIDENTS n 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…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Personal Safety MeasuresnJorge VazqueznWed, 09/29/2021 – 17:10nnn n n n n n n n Personal Safety Measures n The Marek Family of Companies is responsible for training you in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the safety hazards applicable to your workplace. n However, you are also an important player…

Weekly Toolbox Talk: Employee Handbook Part InMarek BrothersnWed, 09/22/2021 – 18:18nnn n n n n EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK n PART I n ATTENDANCE n Regular and on-time attendance is essential to 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: Powder-Actuated Tool SafetynJorge VazqueznFri, 09/17/2021 – 15:30nnn n n n n POWDER-ACTUATED TOOL SAFETY n Mandatory Topic: Read, be prepared and demonstrate to all employees n Attention All Foremen: You will demonstrate a powder-actuated tool to all your employees today. Safe production practices need to be covered in this meeting. You may…