OREANDA-NEWS. August 25, 2015.  Vancouver International Airport (YVR), along with 23 airports across Canada, launched Canadian Airports Safety Week, an airport-led initiative to promote healthy and safe work practices among airport employees. 

Canadian Airports Safety Week (CASW) is the first program of its kind for the Canadian aviation industry. CASW will reach thousands of airport employees across the country with safety talks and events which were developed in collaboration with participating airports. 

“Safety is the top priority at YVR every single day,” said Craig Richmond, President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “The safety and security of our employees, our customers and our communities are paramount to YVR’s success and we are excited to be part of this national initiative helping to promote something so integral to the aviation industry.” 

The Airport Authority adheres to the highest health and safety standards and continuously works to improve the safety culture at YVR. This is done by working on risk management, safety upgrades and raising employee awareness. In 2014, the Airport Authority had zero health and safety non-compliances and successfully completed a Certificate of Recognition Audit through WorkSafeBC. This certificate was achieved by implementing a safety management system and meeting a set of audit standards, thus ensuring regulatory compliance, due diligence and financial savings. 

During CASW, YVR will host themed days that focus on hazard awareness, worker safety, security, airside vehicle operations and foreign object debris (FOD). Follow YVR’s Twitter account @yvrairport for a recap on daily events at YVR or #CASW2015 for results from airports across Canada. 

About Vancouver Airport Authority 
Vancouver Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that manages Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Canada's second busiest airport, YVR served more than 19 million passengers in 2014. Fifty-three airlines serve YVR, connecting people and businesses to more than 110 non-stop destinations worldwide. YVR was voted Best Airport in North America for the sixth consecutive year, and Best Airport in the World for its size category of 10-20 million passengers, in the 2015 Skytrax World Airport Awards. Vancouver Airport Authority is a dedicated community partner and in 2014 donated more than \\$900,000 to local organizations. We are committed to creating an airport that British Columbia can be proud of: a premier global gateway, local economic generator and community contributor. For more information, please visit www.yvr.ca