On Day 2 of Canadian Airports Safety Week (CASW), we are highlighting the programs in place that promote a culture of vigilance and reporting of safety and security concerns. Although everyone’s job descriptions are different, everyone is equally responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our airport and passengers.
On-site activities
Toronto Pearson Safety Program Cash Cab
Make sure to watch out for the Safety Cash Cab around the airport and test your knowledge in person for cash prizes.
Online learning
Day 2 – Security Awareness
Today's reminders will highlight security protocols related to accessing restricted areas. You will review:
- Need and Right – Transborder / Preclearance Areas in Terminal 1 and 3
- Lock then Walk
- Non-Passenger Screening for Vehicles
Join The Canadian Airports Council’s webinar on Flight Safety Evacuation, Tuesday, September 24 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Once you have reviewed the day’s learning material, test your knowledge of Security Awareness by taking today’s quiz below.
Participants in today's quiz will be automatically entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a $100 Gift Card. Read the Terms and Conditions here.
Access to Transborder/Preclearance Areas in Terminals - Need and Right
- Access into and through the US Transborder/Preclearance Departure Area is strictly restricted to personnel who are authorized and required to work within the area.
- Only those personnel with a need and right to be in the Preclearance areas while performing their work-related duties, as assigned by their employer, shall enter at any time.
- Employees’ Restricted Area Identification Cards (RAIC) must also be visible at all times in all secure areas.
Access to Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 Transborder Areas:
- Requires a need and a right at all times
- A need is your work-related duty
- A right is your airport pass
- You are prohibited from accessing Transborder Area if not working in the area. Additionally, remember that there is:
- No loitering in these areas
- No using these areas as a short cut
- No using concessions or other facilities unless you are working directly in these areas.
For more information, download this shift briefing.
Lock then walk
Breaches occur when employees or passengers gain unauthorized access between sectors of the terminal. This is a concern to GTAA and federal inspection agencies. These incidents inconvenience our passengers and flights, and cause delays.
Here’s how you can help prevent these types of incidents from happening:
- Swipe your RAIC or keycard every time it is required.
- When going through a secure door, always make sure you push or pull it closed until it locks before walking away.
- Note: some doors shut slowly, which can allow the opportunity for someone to go through if the door is unattended. Monitor these doors until they are fully closed behind you.
- Stop anyone who tries to follow you through doors that are opened with a RAIC swipe.
- If someone piggybacks through control, stop the person and report it to security at 416-776-3033.
- Do your part in promoting a culture of security and report any concerns in the moment.
Visit the safety stop to learn more about safe movement and download this shift briefing.
Non-Passenger Screening for Vehicles (NPS-V)
- Non-Passenger Screening for Vehicles (NPS-V) is a security regulatory requirement introduced by Transport Canada.
- Step 1 – Identity Verification: Every individual acting in the course of their employment is required to have their document of entitlement (RAIC or Temporary Pass) verified by an Access Control Officer at the Access Control point. They must come to a complete stop at the stop sign while being verified by the guard.
- Step 2 – Non-Passenger Screening Vehicle (NPSV): After identity verification, vehicles then must present themselves to CATSA to determine if they have been selected for screening. Vehicles must wait for CATSA direction to advise if they have been selected. Selection decision may take the form being guided by the Traffic Management System (TMS) or CATSA agent, or at some locations may be shown by an arrow/”x” indicator, which may take a moment to update for your specific selection decision.
Remember:
- When selected for screening, all occupants must exit the vehicles with their personal belongings to be screened. The vehicle will also be screened.
- All temporary pass holders must be presented to CATSA for mandatory screening whether the vehicle is selected or not
Do you have any other questions or need some guidance on finding locations? Call 416-776-7381 for assistance or download the NPS-V shift briefing.
Extra Credit
To learn more about how Toronto Pearson strives to be a leader in security awareness, take the Active Assailant Course and the Not in My City Course. Send a screenshot of your completed courses to safety@gtaa.com for a chance to be entered in the daily prize draw.
After you take today’s quiz and complete the courses, be sure to join us again tomorrow for another learning opportunity and chance to win a cash prize!