Our Safety Environment

Canadian Airport Safety Week 2019

Canadian Airports Safety Week is an airport-led initiative that promotes healthy and safe work practices among airport employees. Twenty-nine airports took part this year, which is being led by the Canadian Airports Council (CAC). Canadian Airports Safety Week was first launched in 2015 by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, with 24 participating airports.

Each day of the week, we interviewed staff to highlight a different safety topic.

Risk Tolerance/Human Factors

(Good hazard recognition does not lead to lower risk tolerance)

Q1: What’s the most influencing factor on risk tolerance in your work? How do you try to lower risk tolerance?   

Q2: What is an example of how risk tolerance varies between people or even within the same person?

Working Alone

Q1: What are the highest risk when working alone in your environment?

Q2: How do you keep each other safe?

Wellness While Working

Q1: What gives you wellness while working?

Q2: What workplace wellness tips can you share with others who may be looking to enhance their program?

Technology & Safety

Q1: How is technology applied in your work environment to lower risk?

Checklists versus Responsive Action

Q1: How does the use of checklists manage risk?

Q2: What are memory items, how do you develop them, and why are they essential in your work?