The Layover
March 27, 2024
Check out the latest and most vital information regarding Safety; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson; Accessibility; and Wellness. Make sure to click through to see this newsletter’s important updates now!
Safety Spotlight
Fasten Your Seatbelts!
A reminder to all Airport Employees to be safe and act safe out there!
All Drivers and passengers must always wear seat belts, while vehicles and equipment are in motion airside. This requirement is no different to driving on city streets outside of the apron or maneuvering area.
This requirement is enforceable under the AVOP Program Airport Traffic Directives, and an infraction will be issued for non-compliance (3 points). The infraction may be issued to any vehicle occupant found not wearing a seat belt.
If a seat belt is non-operational (does not retract, stay fastened or the belt is knotted), the vehicle shall be removed from operation and tagged for service/maintenance, until the seatbelt mechanisms are repaired.
Did you know? Ontario was the first province to pass a law, January 1st, 1976, which required ALL occupants in a vehicle, in ALL seats, to wear a seatbelt.
DEI @ Pearson
Holi and Easter
Earlier this week, many across Pearson celebrated Holi! Also known as the Festival of Colours, Holi is a Hindu festival celebrated by communities throughout the Indian subcontinent and around the world. Wishing a very joyous Holi to all who celebrate – Holi hai!
This week also marks a holy time as Christian communities prepare to observe Easter. If you’ll be working or travelling through the airport during Easter, you’re invited to join us for Easter Worship Services in our terminals. Details of the Easter season Mass schedule can be found here. To all who observe this special time, Happy Easter!
Accessible Airport
World Autism Awareness Day – April 2
World Autism Awareness Day is April 2! Are you sporting your Sunflower Pin yet? To get one, make sure you learn about our Sunflower Lanyard program so that you can help passengers with invisible disabilities.
Meet us on April 2nd in the T1 Comfort Zone (Ground Level) from 10 am to 1130 am or Viscount Station from 1230 pm to 3 pm to get your pin and something yummy!
Suggestion Box
Have an idea for how we can improve the employee experience at Toronto Pearson? Email us at info@iamtorontopearson.com
Is there an escalator or people mover not working? Does a bathroom need cleaning? Contact Toronto Pearson’s Non-Emergency Line at 416-776-3055 for all non-emergent reports.
