Get Ready to FREEZE

Here’s your chance to earn cold, hard cash

Are you up for the challenge? Winter FREEZE starts NOW through March 31, 2022!

Watco team members who want to earn an extra post-holiday bonus on their paycheck should consider participating in Watco’s new Winter FREEZE safety program, effective December 1. Team members who submit selected near-miss incidents and safety suggestions will receive a cool $200.

What it is

FREEZE stands for Following Rules Every Day Ensures Zero Errors. Watco designed the program to create safer work environments. This is done by having team members submit near misses and safety suggestions. In previous years, a certain number of winners were selected from the different service areas but this year, only the best of the best will be selected as winners.

Travis Herod, Senior Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety, along with others from the safety team will be selecting the best near misses or safety suggestions. The number of winners could be 10 or more, or it could only be one, depending on how many entries there are and the quality of the submissions.

Herod said, “I’m hoping that we can get a lot of submissions this year throughout the entire length of the program. Last year we started out strong and then it slowed down at the end. I would like to see that change this year.”

Herod hopes the program helps team members form new safety habits, like looking out for potential hazards. Team members are encouraged to keep improving our safety measures to keep themselves and their fellow teammates safe.

“We want to hear from you,” said Herod. “Safety is everyone’s responsibility. And no one knows what’s going on in the field better than our team members.”

How it works

Between now and March 31, when team members spot a near-miss incident or have a safety idea, whether it is winter-related or not – they should tell their local managers about it. The managers then will enter the suggestions into Watco’s VelocityEHS system that tracks safety data. Each month, Watco’s safety leadership team will compile all the entries and select the ones with the most potential to prevent an accident or solve a safety issue. The winners will then receive an additional $200 bonus, after taxes, on their paycheck.

Where to get more info

More information about Watco’s Winter FREEZE safety program will be posted on Watco Vision, social media, and in weekly emails. Those with questions about the program can ask their local leadership, division safety manager, or anyone on the safety team.

Photo above by Peter Hayes