safety - Toronto Pearson International Airport

VOL-2 ISS-3
SPRING-SUMMER 2015
AIRSIDE
ROAD
SAFETY
Starts With You
Driving airside is unlike driving anywhere
else. It’s a serious undertaking that takes
training and time to master. With 400+
infractions in 2014, there’s room for
improvement and resources to help.
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P1 / NON-PASSENGER
P4 / MAINTENANCE
P5 / TAKING ACTION
SCREENING
CONTRACTOR SAFETY
PROCESS
Bollards: you may not know
them by name, but you’ll
recognize how important they
are when you see how the
airport is using them.
What it is, how it works and
what you can do to make the
process faster and easier.
See what’s being done with this
group of workers to keep them
safe on the job.
P8 / YOU SPOKE. ACTIONS
WERE TAKEN
More examples of the Safety
Incident Reporting Cycle in effect.
Be safe. You mean the
world to someone.
Eyeonsafety
is a publication of the Greater Toronto Airports
Authority (GTAA) for all employees at Toronto Pearson
International Airport. Regular issues are published quarterly.
For additional copies, information about this publication or
the Toronto Pearson Safety Program, please contact
[email protected]. To submit a safety concern, please email
[email protected].
Non-Passenger
Screening
For the past year, the Canadian Air Transport
Security Authority (CATSA) has enhanced
• Build in sufficient time to be screened when
reporting to work or returning from a break.
non-passenger screening (NPS) at all class-one
• Cooperate with CATSA screening officers.
airports, including Toronto Pearson. This was to
• Present your RAIC when asked.
ensure the air transportation industry remains
• Be familiar with the Prohibited Items List; it
secure, competitive and in line with international
standards.
applies to everyone accessing the restricted area
(necessary tools of the trade exempted).
2014
In
Review
• 4,028 Calls for unattended
items, (4,011 in 2013)
• 910 – Prohibited items
confiscated at PBS points (509
in 2013)
• 36 – Passenger Piggybacking
(26 in 2013)
• 79 – Employee Piggybacking
(44 in 2013)
• 64 – people caught with expired
RAIC (96 in 2013)
• Listen to and follow instructions carefully to keep
At Toronto Pearson, this means that workers have
been experiencing more frequent security screening
the screening process quick and efficient.
• Verbally confirm with CATSA officers that you
at all restricted area access doors inside the
have not been selected for NPS (if not selected
terminal buildings. All non-passengers at Toronto
for NPS).
Pearson must comply with screening and security
rules as a condition of their employment. It’s the
For more information on enhanced NPS, speak
law. Anyone refusing to be screened risks having
with your employer or visit CATSA online at:
their RAIC seized. Here are some tips for making the
www.catsa.gc.ca/non-passenger-screening
In 2015...
Toronto Pearson will lead the first
annual Canadian Airports Safety
Week. More info will be provided
as details become finalized.
Toronto Pearson
Safety Program
NPS process faster and easier:
Marking a milestone
1 year incursion free on the South Complexx
Toronto Pearson’s South Complex (Runways 24R-06L, 24L-06R and
2014 marked the one year
associated taxiways) has been the focus of a number of initiatives to
anniversary without incursions
reduce the rate of incursions in this area. Those of you following the
on the South Complex.
issue will recall that there have been incidents on some high speed exits
of arriving aircraft failing to hold short of active departures on the
While we are excited about
neighbouring runway. Considerable investigation and root cause
this safety performance
analysis were undertaken to determine the reasons for the incursions
milestone, we remain vigilant
and various corrective and preventive actions were implemented.
to the issue. As such, there remains
• Safety/Security Concerns
reviewed: 2,756
• Reports that requested further
action: 139
• Proactive Reports: 120
Keep Reporting Safety and
Security Concerns
Emergency (416) 776-3033
Non-Emergency: (416) 776-3055
Proactive Reports:
[email protected]
a few things to do, such as replacing all fibre-optic signage with
The work has so far included enhancing and extending taxiway paint
internally lit LED units in order to present more consistent and
markings, re-orienting runway guard lights, increasing stop bar intensity,
conspicuous signage to crews using those exits at night. We will also be
and introducing mandatory instruction signage that is painted directly
trialing LED stop bars to test their performance against the traditional
on the taxiway surface. This has been implemented in conjunction with
incandescent units currently in use, with the intention of upgrading all
outreach and education to affected carriers, as well as designating these
stop bars to the LED type in the near future.
intersections as “Incursion Hotspots” in aeronautical publications.
We will continue to bring you news of our progress and performance on
In light of the efforts, we are very pleased to announce that September
this critical safety issue.
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Toronto Pearson
Safety Index
Our goal for 2014 was to reduce
the number of employee lost time
injuries at Toronto Pearson by 5%
per million passengers. That
number was actually reduced
by 9.4% thanks to your efforts.
Lost Time Injury Per Million Passengers
Injury Rate
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2014 Target Injury Rate
16.53
12.6
12.48
11.97
11.73
2013 Injury Rate
Q1 2014
January - March
Q2 2014
April - June
Q3 2014
July - September
11.41
Q4 2014
October - December
Reducing on the
he job injuries isn’t something
Awareness Talks
Bridging the gap
that can happen on its own. Effective plans,
Members of the Toronto Pearson Safety
The installation of slides on gate bridges is
programs, and projects need to be in place to
Program have been out in full force
complete.
effect change—many of which are already
conducting safety talks for airport workers.
underway. Here’s a snapshot of what’s
Approximately 5,000 talks were conducted
Recognizing safe behaviours
currently happening as we work toward our
in 2014. Keep your eye out for them in 2015.
In 2014, 203 employees from the airport
community were recognized for their
vision of zero injuries.
Baggage room initiative
Escalators/moving walkways are for people
The safety campaign will focus on
You will notice the installation of bollards.
behaviours, congestion and air quality.
contribution to safety.
Know the Facts: Ebola
West Africa continues to experience an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
• All international travellers who are suspected of having
outbreak. While the risk of EVD is considered very low for Canadians,
communicable diseases are to be reported to Public Health Agency of
here are some reminders for those who may need to respond to
Canada (PHAC) through Airport Operations Control (AOC) at
anyone with a suspected communicable disease:
(416) 776-3033 immediately.
• PHAC is the lead agency in possible communicable disease
• When responding to a traveller with a suspected communicable
situations. The GTAA is working closely with PHAC to support in
disease, as per operating procedures, use Personal Protective
prevention and response measures.
Equipment, which may include masks, goggles and gloves.
• Be vigilant when dealing with travellers who are ill, including those
For more information about EVD, please visit:
showing signs of fever, vomiting and diarrhea.
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/diseases-conditions-maladies-affection
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s/disease-maladie/ebola/index-eng.php
Safetyputting
Climate
Survey
plans into action
At the beginning of 2014, we carried out a
Our three areas of focus were: increase
The goal of these days is to raise awareness of
Safety Climate Survey where we surveyed
oversight/presence, communicate/training/
safety on the apron, recognize workers for
nearly 1,000 front-line workers to get their
awareness, and apron conditions. We
safe acts that we encounter (and unsafe ones)
feedback on the safety culture at the airport.
developed plans and initiatives to address
and raise awareness for the Toronto Pearson
From the responses we received, we came up
them, including Safety Blitz Days—the first
Safety Program. To date, we have conducted
with three target areas that we focused on for
one was in July and due to the overwhelming
5,000 safety talks and given out 203 safety
2014 in the hopes that we can change how
success we decided to continue them for the
awards.
employees felt.
remainder of the year.
December 2014 Survey Results
2%
2%
Not Safe
6%
5%
Somewhat Safe
Do you feel Toronto
Pearson is a safe
place to work?
9%
Neutral
12%
46%
47%
Safe
Very Safe
Do you know how to
report safety and security
concerns to the GTAA?
Were you adequately
trained on safe work
procedures prior to
commencing your
duties?
In your organization,
are you encouraged
to voice safety
concerns?
35%
15%
14%
No
85%
86%
Yes
Strongly Disagree
1%
2%
Somewhat Disagree
2%
4%
9%
9%
Neutral
December
30%
31%
Somewhat Agree
Strongly Agree
54%
Strongly Disagree
1%
1%
Somewhat Disagree
1%
February
4%
Neutral
59%
3%
6%
20%
Somewhat Agree
24%
Strongly Agree
3%
3%
Somewhat Important
6%
7%
Neutral
19%
Important
24%
Very Important
How important is
safety to the person
you report to?
1%
0%
Somewhat Important
1%
3%
5%
6%
Neutral
18%
Important
21%
69%
Not Important
0%
0%
Somewhat Important
0%
0%
75%
0%
1%
Neutral
8%
9%
Important
Very Important
Not Important
How important
is workplace safety
to you?
71%
65%
Not Important
Very Important
How important
is the safety of
your co-workers
to you?
73%
66%
1%
1%
Not Important
How important
do you think safety
is to the GTAA?
39%
Somewhat Important
89%
92%
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
1%
Neutral
5
7%
8%
Important
93%
91%
Very Important
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
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Partnering to find
solutions
In a workplace of 40,000 people, striving for zero injuries requires a
proper application of barriers in worksite set up, and a positive response
partnership with many stakeholders. Launched in 2013, the
from employees. More importantly, if a question or concern ever arose,
Maintenance Contractor Safety Process ensures that we’re all striving to
the response was positive and constructive toward finding a solution.
systematically identify and control hazards in maintenance tasks. To
date, detailed reviews, inspections and follow up with 26 maintenance
Tim Bullock, who oversees Black and McDonald’s maintenance
contractors has yielded numerous best practices and some
operations at Toronto Pearson says that since many of their operations
opportunities for improvement.
present potential risks to people and the environment, the most
effective way for them to meet their commitment to safety is through a
The collaboration is proving productive and has provided many new
capable, committed workforce and through safe and responsible
insights, Matt Metcalfe, GTAA Manager of Health, Safety and Training,
practices and operations. “Our management and employees live up to
says. “Our numerous interactions with maintenance contractors to
the company’s core values, like a reciprocal promise between employee
verify their health and safety programs are living and breathing in their
commitment and management support for Health, Safety and
work plans has taught us a lot, and put us in position to share best
Environmental Excellence,” Tim says. “Thus, the responsibility for safety
practices across companies. Activity like this usually starts off focusing
rests on the shoulders of each and every member of the team.”
on gaps, but gains a positive momentum as the sharing of ideas to
strengthen safety takes over.”
While the Maintenance Contractor Safety Process is continual, program
reviews are conducted annually and inspections are conducted
A front runner that has emerged in the program is Black and McDonald.
daily/weekly. For more information, please contact Matt Metcalfe (416)
Shortly after the initial review of their program, it became apparent
776-3800.
that they were “walking the walk.” Inspections consistently showed the
up success
The trial of power stow equipment
proved to be very successful, and
we are in the process of evaluating
all the information gathered
throughout the trial to determine if
we can effectively achieve the
anticipated H&S benefits using
such equipment.
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Prevention through action
As a result of identifying a safety hazard, a
Level, but unexpected anchoring issues meant
meestic and
Terminal 1 at the bases of the D
Domestic
2014 initiative to install bollards around
that a redesign was necessary. The bollard is
rea esc
calaatorrs. They
International Arrivalss ar
area
escalators.
escalators and moving walkways in the
finished in white with stainless steel bands
th top
t and
d bottom of
will also be installed at the
terminals was proposed to eliminate the
that are part of the current structural pillar
the escalators in the Terminal Link station in
hazard of improper baggage cart usage, which
design in Terminal 1, so they blend in with the
Terminal 1. In 2015, bollards will continue to
was having an impact on safety, passenger
existing architecture. There will be at least
be added to locations based on priority.
flow, and operational costs.
one stainless steel bar connecting two
bollards on one side at each device. The bar is
We would like to thank everyone who has
With support from senior management,
removable for authorized staff only, if they
supported this project on every level. Your
stakeholders and staff, the project will be
have a need to access the space for
concerns were heard, and we are working to
rolled out over the next two years. The initial
maintenance purposes.
make our buildings safer for everyone. We
design of the bollards was similar to the
current bollards on the Terminal 3 Arrivals
encourage people to continue to report safety
Currently, the new bollards are installed in
concerns via [email protected]
Check out the new Check In
The Terminal 3 Enhancement Project (T3EP),
Employees were invited to review and make
expected to be complete in 2017, will improve
suggestions on the designs of the counters.
passenger flow and introduce new and
The Toronto Pearson Community Relations
refreshed facilities and retail offerings to
team and the Airport Council of Unions
better meet the needs of airport users today
coordinated with airlines and contracted
and in the future. Check-in and gate counters
service providers to ensure a good
are on the list of features that need updating.
cross-section of front-line employees
Employees using the counters in everyday
participated.
duties understand how important it is to have
boarding pass printers, adjustable foot rest,
a functional space that facilitates a positive
Ergonomic features of the new check-in
“hybrid style” up-stand, and a better location
passenger experience but is also
counters, suggested by employees, include
for the conveyor belt controls. Thank you to
ergonomically correct to prevent injuries from
keyboard trays that adjust vertically and
all employees who participated in the
repetitive tasks.
horizontally, better positioning of bag tag and
check-in counter review.
Driving home the message
Issued in 2014 were 425 airside driving
infractions result in three demerit points that
up to 36 months and could result in a
infractions. Of those, 119 were directly related
stay on the person’s driving record for up to 12
suspension of up to 20 days plus other
to failure to wear seatbelts, failure to yield
months. Failure to yield right of way results in
additional penalties.
right of way, and speeding. In addition to
nine demerit points that stay on the person’s
endangering themselves and those around
record for 24 months and could get them a
Remember, airside safety starts with you. If
them, driving infractions can cost vehicle
five-day driving suspension. Speeding
you need a refresher on the airport traffic
operators their AVOP licenses.
infractions can result in anywhere between
rules, please visit the AVOP page on
three to 10 demerit points (depending on
TorontoPearson.com.
Failure to wear a seatbelt and other minor
severity), that stay on the person’s record for
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Recognition:
Safety and Security Awards
The Safety and Security Recognition Program consists of a three-tier award system that distinguishes and awards individuals based on behaviours
and acts that support a culture of safety and security. To nominate a person for an award, please email us at [email protected].
Tier 3 Actions above and beyond expectations - $50 and a plaque.
WestJet Flight Attendant
Dan Riddle, GTAA Airport
GTAA Airfield Maintenance
Kathy Gallant noticed an
Operations Control
Technical Inspector Paul Atwal
airport employee taking
Specialist stopped a
was dispatched to clear FOD
a passengers bag
vehicle that breached a
from a closed Runway 24R.
through a non-passenger
security PSL gate. Dan was
While on 24R, Paul noticed an
screening point,
able to get the vehicle to
aircraft approaching and
challenged guard, and
turn around and exit the
cleared the runway
reported the concern.
gate.
immediately, simultaneously
alerting the tower.
Tier 2 Actions outside daily job functions - $25
Ajit Bhaskar,
Jet Airways
Put out a fire involving
a baggage tractor in
the bag room.
Jag Deol
GTAA
Reported a large
fuel spill
Claudio Caraccioio,
Swissport
Suspicious Sam
David Subocz and William
Schmahl, GTAA
Noticed an unattended bag
which had a firearm inside.
Reported and stayed with the
item until responders arrived.
Ruban Singh and Marlon Alfred
Bishop, Air Canada
Successfully put out a vehicle fire
before Fire and Emergency
services could respond.
Tanvir Faiz,
Airfield Access Inc.
Challenged individuals
for their RAIC.
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Andrew Heale, GTAA
Reported major snow
pile against primary
security fence line.
Jean-Paul Thickett,
Air Canada
Nominated by a
coworker for being
conscientious and
safety-minded.
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Sam Greene, GTAA
Challenged an
individual for not
wearing their safety
vest or displaying
their RAIC.
Ray Coleman, GTAA
Reported first aid
stations in AMF were
in poor condition.
Jay Devore, GTAA
Stopped a loose
baggage cart from
coming in contact
with a parked aircraft.
Surinder Paul,ASP
Reported and
approached a
passenger who
gained airside
access.
Jessica Agar, GTAA
Reported an incident
heard on the radio
involving a pilot
admitting to
inappropriate
behaviour at work. -
Mark Tavares, GTAA
Suspicious Sam
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Tier 1 Actions within daily job functions - $5
Mark Weusten
Eugen Hossu
Marvin Sandomirsky
Anna Maria Rodrigues
Nelson Tavares
Thomas Allgeier
Jeff Thorn
Sarah O’Higgins
Maria Petrolo
Ronnie Lampole
Martina Kolman
Magda Swiezawski
David Yountz
Ryan Mohammed
Chris Corcoran
Roger Peckham
Richard Garwood-Jones
Antonio Barrela
Kirk Goodlet
Adam Moyles
Michelle Perrier
Alberto Valencia
Patricia Massey
David Subocz
Donald Grisbrook
Valerie Houde
Juliette Thompson
Ray Coleman
Marleen Peart
Sumintra Zupo
Sam Ledin
Jennifer Mucha
Mark Regimbald
Naglaa Fahmy
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ASP
Leonard Metani
Oliver Shaw
Anthony Cedral
Matt Paolini
Tim Luet
Aires Botelho
Sophie Pefhany
Youjin Song
B. Baird
Jason Berlow
Ashwani Kumar
Alex Chin
Dave Cuss
Alexandar Duric
Don Poirier
Larry Romanica
Tom Williams
Ricardo Pereyra
Valentini Dawide
Agnes Gaze
Peter Sasvai
Sean Joseph
Natasha Essar
Rajan Chauhan
Thomas Thorn
Pancho Perea
Paul Spataro
Simon Hotari
Vyncheslav Pioun
John Simon
Winfield Porter
Colin Sumner
Burton Daley
Min Wonsuck
ASP
TBH
BMOS Construction
Black & McDonald
Black & McDonald
Compass
Air Canada
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Air Canada Cargo
Air Canada
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Servisair
Servisair
Servisair
Servisair
Delta
Swissport
Delta
Air Canada
Air Canada
Guild Electric
Guild Electric
Traffic Commissionaire
Swissport
Jazz
Swissport
Swissport
Maria Ligia Botelho
Vidya Guatam
Melvin
Pauline
Eva
Glenda Brereton
Elmerio Bernardo
Khinan Slewa
Louis Liepins
Jose Garbanzos
Reid Migufl
Joan Mannel
Gerrard Dubeau
Shaun Jeffery Davis
Maria Escobar
Patrick Smith
Dominic Silvestri
Roman Walczah
Carmen Bude
Jason Edgehill
John Buritica
Jon Mastromattei
Pietro Modica
Michael Viloria
Troy Nelson
Michael O’Gumpolu
Robert Chalupa
Amer Khawaja
Ramandeep Ryat
Claudius Samuel
Peter Pulinec
Wilbert Sinclair
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Dave Spencer
Compass
CATSA
Air Canada
Envoy Air
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Envoy Air
Swissport
Swissport
Air Canada
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Garda
Compass
Air Canada
Air Canada
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Swissport
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Alberici Constructors
Air Canada focuses on back health
With over 2,000 clients worldwide, Pristine
40 per cent reduction in injuries during the
has trained 83 per cent of their Toronto
Condition (www.pristinecondition.com.) has
first year of using the Pristine Condition lifting
Pearson employees they are looking to
revolutionized handling by introducing
method, the new technique was brought to
achieve 25-30 per cent fewer workplace
Olympic weightlifting techniques and
Canada. The Pristine Condition technique is
injuries by the end of 2015. The program is
bio-mechanics into the industry. Air Canada is
designed to reduce the pressure on the body
designed for all Air Canada employees, but
the first organization in the country to
in real world activities while increasing the
the primary focus remains on ramp, customer
incorporate this method into its operations,
bodies’ efficiencies to ensure employees are
service, maintenance and cargo employees.
having adopted the techniques in February,
able to perform their job functions while
The next stages of the program will
2014.
going home safe and healthy at the end of
incorporate management and in-flight service
each day.
employees with a focus on slip and trip
In 2013, Air Canada’s most frequently
injuries, along with back injury prevention at
reported injuries (70%) were back and
The Pristine Condition approach has achieved
shoulder strains and sprains. After Air Canada
a 17 per cent reduction in handling related
employees at London Heathrow airport saw a
injuries to date. Up to early 2015, Air Canada
home and in the workplace.
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The
Reporting
Cycle
In Action
Remember, reporting a safety concern is
everyone’s responsibility. If you see something
that should be addressed, send an email to:
[email protected].
Here are just a few of the concerns that were
reported over the last few months.
Concern: Responders who work alone, mostly at night, not
having a systemic procedure for reporting in to onsite
management throughout the shift—potential for harm.
Corrective Action: In the short term, an SOP had been created.
In the long term, a technological solution will be implemented.
Concern: A passenger witnessed a young child squeeze between
glass balustrade and external windows in Terminal 3. The child
was on a ledge with no railing and could have fallen more than
two metres onto the staircase.
Corrective Action: Barrier has been installed, and random
inspections will be conducted for gaps.
Concern: Storage racking in the Airfield Maintenance Facility
may not be safe.
Corrective Action: Manufacturer consulted to assist in
Concern: Slippery floors on Pier D Apron resulting in falls.
developing a repair and maintenance plan. Load limits will be
Corrective Action: Friction test conducted, and the floor passed all the
posted for users. Administrative controls implemented to reduce
coefficient of friction tests. Airflow was increased with the HVAC
inherent hazards.
system to keep the humidity levels down. Mats were installed at the
entrance of all doors.
Concern: An employee reported a concern
or if they could be removed. The assessment
about overheight bars at Terminal 1 and the
concluded that the bars could be removed
possibility of vehicles coming into contact
and that project was completed in the spring
with these bars. This could cause the bars to
of 2014.
fall to the ground resulting in injury to nearby
personnel and damage to equipment.
The next update of the Airport Traffic
Directives will include a warning about over
Corrective actions: GTAA Engineering
height vehicles operating on Head of Stand
assessed the need for the over height bars to
Road.
determine if a lighter material could be used
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What you
need to
know:
1. Drivers of equipment are reminded to
be aware of the size of their
equipment while operating
2. All AVOP holders are reminded to
remain knowledgeable of the rules of
the road.
Concern: Emergency shut off valve switches
completely blocked the switch with no ability
were being blocked that could lead to an event
for personnel to access it in the event of an
whereby a fuel spill or fire situation could not
emergency.
be adequately contained in a timely manner.
What you
need to
know:
Additionally, there was a risk identified that
Corrective actions: The ground service
existing signage in the areas could be
equipment parking plan was reviewed by the
to park equipment in front of fuel
inadequate or an absence of adequate signage
GTAA to identify opportunities to remove
shut off valves or on red hatch
resulted in non-compliance with regulations.
parking areas in front of the switches at all
marked areas.
gates. GTAA’s Fire Prevention Office
1. Airside personnel are reminded not
2. Airside personnel are reminded not
incorporated these checks into their ongoing
to distribute FOD and to remove FOD
inspections.
that is encountered (such as wooden
pallets).
The GTAA’s SMS team would like to thank the
Further investigation revealed that the
3. Airside operators are required to
Consolidated supervisor that originally
provide proper supervision of staff
reported this concern and the ASO that took
and equipment to ensure that critical
initial action.
areas are not used for parking.
regional boarding ramps installed at gate B10
Concern: Ramp personnel were not aware
of surface conditions or did not
perform duties airside in a manner
Corrective actions: The GTAA identified
areas prone to contamination where
existing techniques may not be
that was appropriate in severe
effective.
winter conditions. This
increased the risk of
Separate to this concern
collisions with
review, a Winter
equipment and
Storm Operations
aircraft as well
review was
as personal injury.
conducted with a
report issued to the public
Surfaces were
in April 2014. Two specific
contaminated by severe winter
conditions and not treated
effectively with chemicals. This
recommendations were identified
with respect to securing additional
equipment for unusual winter weather and
increased the risk of slips and falls due to
improving the apron ice removal plan. The
contaminated surfaces.
plan to address these recommendations also
formed the basis for corrective actions in this
concern.
What you
need to
know:
1. Ramp personnel are reminded to
exercise caution in poor conditions,
be aware of their environment, and
act accordingly, which entails walking
carefully on icy surfaces, using the
supplied sandboxes on icy areas,
reporting poor conditions to the
IOCC, driving carefully/slowly where
required.
2. Airside companies are required to
provide adequate supervision of their
staff and equipment in poor
conditions.
3. Ramp personnel are reminded to
raise Occupational Health & Safety
issues with their own company
representatives.
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Eyeonsafety
Annual Awards Ceremony
Recognizing Employees and Organizations who have contributed to a
Safe and Secure culture at Toronto Pearson
To nominate organizations and individuals for an award, visit: torontopearson.com/en/Safety_and_Security
Hosted by:
In partnership with:
FOD
free
Fridays
Foreign object debris (FOD) at airports causes damage that collectively costs
airlines, airports, and airport tenants billions of dollars every year. FOD is any
object that does not belong near airplanes and, as a result, can injure airport
or airline personnel or damage aircraft. The GTAA has organized monthly
FOD Walks that will take place the last Friday of every month.
So far In 2015, they took place on January 30 and February 27. Your next
opportunity to join a FOD Walk will be March 27, from 11 a.m.–noon.
For more information and to be a part of FOD Free Fridays,
please contact [email protected]
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