Rallying for a Cause When there’s a need, Watco team members are best known for pitching in to help. That’s true for Safety Manager Tim Sharitt and members of Watco’s Port of Birmingham team. Together, they recently helped contribute to a lunch following a motorcycle ride in honor of a 2-year-old boy with terminal cancer. Sharitt owns a food truck, which he used to prepare eight rib slabs, 50 pounds of french fries, and 40 pounds of pulled pork for this event. While Sharitt prepared and served meals, the Port of Birmingham covered the food costs. Sharitt said: “We’re very blessed to give what we could for this family. Our team members and many others showed
For this special event, Safety Manager Tim Sharitt cooked and served lunch out of his Big Mit’s food truck.
up for them. It was an extraordinary day.”
Are You Up for the Challenge? December marks the start of Watco’s seasonal
this annual initiative empowers team members
safety program Winter FREEZE, which stands for
to take safety into their own hands. By reporting
Following Rules Everyday Ensures Zero Errors.
near-misses and safety suggestions, team
To participate, team members are encouraged
members are helping Watco make a difference
to report near-misses and safety suggestions to
in understanding potential winter hazards and
their location manager.
avoid future injuries. Be sure to ask your location
Often cold winter temperatures and holidays bring their own unique distractions. That’s why
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manager for more information, including details on safety prizes.
