Canadian Airports Safety Week
Build the Safety Stack, One Layer a Day
Safety is not built through one rule, one procedure or one person. It is built in layers and strengthened by the choices we make every day.
At YXS, everyone has a role in keeping our airport safe. Whether you work on the airfield, in the terminal or behind the scenes, your awareness, actions and willingness to report concerns all contribute to a safer airport.
From September 21 to 25, Canadian Airports Safety Week will explore the different layers that support a safe and healthy airport workplace:
- Worker Safety
- Security Safety
- Hazard Reporting
- Psychological Safety
- Environmental Safety
- Construction Safety
- FOD-Free Friday
How to Participate
From Monday through Thursday, explore the featured online presentation, participate in the quizzes and polls, and follow the link on the final slide to enter that day’s prize draw.
Complete the online presentation and submit the entry form for a chance to win a $50 digital gift card of your choice from Giftcards.ca. One winner will be selected for each day from Monday through Thursday. Draws will take place the following day, with Thursday’s winner selected on Friday, September 25.
Safety Week will conclude with FOD-Free Friday, including a FOD Walk and pizza at the Firehall from noon to 1:00 pm. There will not be a separate gift-card draw for Friday’s activity.
Grand Prize: Prince George Cougars Suite Night
Each online entry form will also give you the option to enter the grand prize draw. Participation in the grand prize draw is optional.
One winner will receive a suite for themselves and up to 13 guests when the Prince George Cougars face the Kelowna Rockets on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Every entry that has opted into the grand prize draw will be included. The winner will be drawn on Monday, September 28.
Build your Safety Stack by exploring the daily presentations below.
Safety Week Agenda
Day 1 – September 21
Worker Safety
Worker safety begins with being ready for the task. This short presentation explores how fatigue can affect safe performance, what to do when you notice signs in yourself or a coworker, and why PPE requirements depend on your role, work area, task and the hazards present.
Work through two workplace scenarios and a quick poll, then follow the link on the final slide to enter the day’s $50 digital gift card draw. You can also choose to enter the Prince George Cougars Suite Night grand prize draw.
Presentations:
If you’re asked to log into Canva, close the pop-up and proceed. Presentations can be accessed through your mobile device.
Day 2 – September 22
Security Safety
This self-guided presentation focuses on how airport operations can impact the environment and what we can do to reduce risks. Topics include the hazards of fuel and chemical spills, the importance of proper reporting, and how everyday actions help protect soil, water, wildlife, and people. The presentation also covers spill response procedures and highlights why environmental awareness is a key part of overall airport safety.
Presentation:
Security Safety
If you’re asked to log into Canva, close the pop-up and proceed. Presentations can be accessed through your mobile device.
Day 3 – September 23
Airside Safety and Worker Safety
Day 3 highlights two key areas that affect everyone working at the airport. Airside Safety looks at the unique risks of the airside environment. From vehicle operations and runway safety to the effects of weather and human factors, and how awareness and safe practices help reduce incidents. Worker Safety takes a closer look at personal safety, covering topics like fatigue management and the proper use of protective equipment to reduce risks from head to toe. Together, these self-guided presentations encourage practical awareness and safe decision-making in day-to-day airport operations.
Presentations:
If you’re asked to log into Canva, close the pop-up and proceed. Presentations can be accessed through your mobile device. On mobile, the draw entry link on the last slide can be finicky, press directly on the text in the button.
Safety Stack Feature
September 24, 10:00 am
Join Jonathan Histon for Aligning Human Performance Management Activities. Learn how NAV CANADA brings human performance activities together to support safer, more consistent decision-making and operations.
All airport employees, tenants, and partners are welcome to attend. To join, simply click the promo image or here to access the Teams presentation link.
Day 4 – September 24
Security Safety
Security is everyone’s responsibility, no matter your role at the airport. This self-guided presentation focuses on how to recognize and respond to potential security risks, such as piggybacking, suspicious activity, and unauthorized access to restricted areas. It also reinforces the importance of proper identification, knowing your access privileges, and reporting anything unusual right away. The goal is to keep security top of mind so we can all contribute to a safe airport environment.
Presentation:
If you’re asked to log into Canva, close the pop-up and proceed. Presentations can be accessed through your mobile device. On mobile, the draw entry link on the last slide can be finicky, press directly on the text in the button.
Day 5 – September 25
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Walk
Join us on the final day of Canadian Airports Safety Week for the annual FOD Walk and wrap-up lunch. We’ll meet at 12:00 pm at the security desk in the terminal and spend about 20 minutes walking the airfield together to collect any foreign debris (FOD) that could pose a risk to aircraft and operations. After the walk, everyone is invited back to the firehall for pizza and refreshments. The event runs from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in total, and registration is required to participate in the walk (but anyone is welcome to grab some pizza).
FOD Walk Registration
Confirm your participation in this years FOD Walk.