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 starting at the Combined Services Building (CSB) Firehall at noon with pizza at the Firehall until 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 & Psychological Safety
Worker safety begins with being ready for the task and feeling able to speak up when something does not seem right. This self-guided presentation explores how fatigue can affect safe performance, why PPE requirements depend on the work being performed, and how psychological safety supports asking questions, raising concerns and learning from mistakes.
Work through practical 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
Airport security depends on the everyday actions of everyone who works at YXS. This self-guided presentation explores how routine decisions help protect restricted areas, passengers, coworkers and airport operations.
Review the proper use of credentials, the importance of protecting controlled access points, what to do when you notice unusual activity, and how to report a concern without putting yourself at risk.
Complete the activities, then follow the link on the final slide to enter the day’s $50 digital gift card draw and, if you choose, the grand prize draw.
Presentation:
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
Construction Safety & Hazard Reporting
Construction activity can introduce changing conditions, unfamiliar equipment and new hazards into an active airport environment. This self-guided presentation explores how planning, communication and situational awareness help keep construction areas safe for workers, tenants and airport users.
Learn what to watch for around active work areas, why hazards and near misses must be reported, and how timely reporting can prevent a more serious incident.
Complete the activities, then follow the link on the final slide to enter the day’s $50 digital gift card draw and, if you choose, the 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.
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
Environmental Safety
Airport operations can affect the environment, and even a small spill or overlooked hazard can have wider consequences. This self-guided presentation explores the risks associated with fuel and chemical spills, the importance of prompt reporting, and how everyday actions help protect soil, water, wildlife and people.
Review the basic steps to take when a spill occurs and learn why environmental awareness is an essential part of airport safety.
Complete the activities, then follow the link on the final slide to enter the day’s $50 digital gift card draw and, if you choose, the grand prize draw.
Presentation:
If you’re asked to log into Canva, close the pop-up and proceed. Presentations can be accessed through your mobile device.
Day 5 – September 25
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Walk Friday
Join us on the final day of Canadian Airports Safety Week for FOD Walk Friday and wrap-up lunch. We’ll meet at 12:00 pm at the Firehall located in the Combined Services Building (CSB) 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, registration is required to participate in the walk, but everyone is welcome to grab some pizza.
FOD Walk Registration
Confirm your participation in this years FOD Walk.