Are You Up for the Challenge?

Winter FREEZE starts NOW through March 31, 2023!

Watco team members who want to earn an extra post-holiday bonus on their paycheck should consider participating in Watco’s Winter FREEZE safety program, effective December 1. Team members whose near-miss incidents and safety suggestions are selected will receive a cool $200. And one lucky team member will receive a grand prize after March 31, when Winter FREEZE concludes.

About Winter FREEZE

FREEZE stands for Following Rules Every Day Ensures Zero Errors. Watco designed the program to create safer work environments during the winter months. This is accomplished by having team members submit near misses and safety suggestions.

Travis Herod, SVP of environmental health and safety, along with others from the safety team will select the best near misses or safety 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. “I realize we never want to admit our failures, it makes us human. Our team members know what we are missing and know their practices better than we ever could. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.”

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 incident or solve a safety issue. The winners will then receive an additional $200 bonus, after taxes, on their paycheck. After March 31, all winning submissions will be entered into a drawing to win a grand prize, which will be revealed at a later date.

Where to get more info

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