On Day 2 of Canadian Airports Safety Week (CASW), we will highlight a major infrastructure project at Pearson and how safety is front and centre during construction.
On-site activities
Safety Cash Cab
When: Tuesday, September 16
Where: T1 and T3, groundside
What: The Toronto Pearson Safety team will offer airport employees the opportunity to test their knowledge on our daily safety and security themes. Participants will win on-the-spot rewards.
How: Refresh your safety and security knowledge, then keep an eye out for the Safety Cash Cab to play and win!
Online learning
On Day 2 of CASW, we will review:
- What is Pearson LIFT
- Our core values
- How we are growing safely
Once you have reviewed the day’s learning material, test your knowledge of LIFT and Contractor Safety by taking today’s quiz.
Participants in today's quiz will be automatically entered into a prize draw for a chance to win one of our amazing prizes.
Read the Terms and Conditions here.
What is Pearson LIFT?
LIFT stands for Long-term Investments in Facilities and Terminals. It’s Toronto Pearson’s infrastructure development plan, aimed at transforming Toronto Pearson into one of the most advanced, sustainable and passenger-friendly airports in the world. Spanning over a decade, LIFT is made up of three major programs designed to address immediate passenger growth demands while readying Canada’s largest airport for the future of air travel, including:
- Innovative design built for the digital age
- A world-class passenger and employee experience
- Advancing toward net-zero
PEARSON LIFT PROGRAM:
How we will achieve this:
- Collaboration
- Working together across teams, contractors, and stakeholders
- Promoting open communication and shared responsibility
- Care and Respect
- Prioritizing the well-being of all workers and passengers
- Creating a culture of mutual respect and psychological safety
- Continuous Improvement
- Learning from incidents and feedback
- Adapting processes to meet evolving safety standards and best practices
Respect the Cones When Driving Airside
While construction on Pearson LIFT has not yet begun, during any construction season, airside drivers may encounter road closures, barricades and active construction zones throughout the airside environment. These areas will be clearly marked with cones, signage, lights or physical barriers.
It is strictly prohibited to drive through or enter these Work Area Protection (WAP) zones unless you have been given permission to do so.
You can work safely in the construction season, by:
- Always respecting cones, barricades and warning signs
- Asking a supervisor or your designated AVOP trainer or Aviation Safety Officer when you’re unsure how to navigate these areas
- Immediately reporting a barricade that looks damaged or missing to airport operations
For more information on airside driving during construction closures, refer to Section 3.9.1 of the Airport Traffic Directives.
These safety measures ensure everyone goes home safely at the end of the day. Let’s keep our airport running smoothly and safely—one cone at a time.
After you take today’s quiz be sure to join us again tomorrow for another learning opportunity and chance to win great prizes!