AC employee killed in accident at YYZ
Apr 25, 2016, 7:40 am
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It will be interesting to read the accident report submitted by the relevant OH&S organization in Ontario. My understanding is that these tugs do have seatbelts, drivers are required to wear them, they may possess speed governors but they will, despite their weight and wide wheelbase, still upset if driven erratically. Several unsubstantiated comments on various other websites suggest the driver had a history of aggressive apron driving, which of course the investigators will examine.
Always an unfortunate situation for all involved.
Always an unfortunate situation for all involved.
Apr 25, 2016, 10:09 am
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I've been in lots of warehouses and manufacturing environments people that drive tow trucks/motors don't wear seatbelts, its there of course but no one likes to use it, its a hassle for these people esp going in and out.
Apr 25, 2016, 10:58 am
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Apr 25, 2016, 5:33 pm
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Wording aside, sucks the same that business was put before safety regardless of fault. I hope the fingerpointing doesn't cloud the facts. Efficiency vs. safety, etc... Condolences...
Apr 25, 2016, 9:45 pm
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I think we may learn that safety procedures were not compromised for the sake of operational efficiency, but rather, laziness and the tendency to hotdog in the later hours caught up with a habitual transgressor.
Apr 25, 2016, 10:09 pm
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Even if you are right, the poor fellow ended up dying. Let's give him some slack, please.
Apr 25, 2016, 11:13 pm
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Jul 14, 2016, 7:13 am
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http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-...eath-1.3677291
Air Canada ordered to fix hundreds of baggage trucks after fatality
Air Canada has been ordered to fix hundreds of baggage handling trucks at airports across the country following the death of an airline employee in Toronto this spring.
Baggage handler Ian Henrey Pervez, 24, was killed April 22 at Pearson Airport when the enclosed truck he was driving flipped over and ejected him onto the tarmac.
Investigators have still not declared what they believe caused the crash. Labour Canada has given the airline until Nov. 15 to complete the safety upgrades.
Air Canada ordered to fix hundreds of baggage trucks after fatality
Air Canada has been ordered to fix hundreds of baggage handling trucks at airports across the country following the death of an airline employee in Toronto this spring.
Baggage handler Ian Henrey Pervez, 24, was killed April 22 at Pearson Airport when the enclosed truck he was driving flipped over and ejected him onto the tarmac.
Investigators have still not declared what they believe caused the crash. Labour Canada has given the airline until Nov. 15 to complete the safety upgrades.
Apr 25, 2018, 5:53 am
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Air Canada faces seatbelt, vehicle defect charges after death of Toronto baggage handler | CBC News
Air Canada has been charged with a string of offences in the death of an employee killed at Toronto's Pearson International Airport after the baggage-handling tractor he was driving flipped over, ejecting him onto the tarmac.
Federal officials allege five health and safety violations by the airline "contributed" to the death of Ian Henrey Pervez, who was killed while working a night shift on April 22, 2016.
Air Canada has been charged with a string of offences in the death of an employee killed at Toronto's Pearson International Airport after the baggage-handling tractor he was driving flipped over, ejecting him onto the tarmac.
Federal officials allege five health and safety violations by the airline "contributed" to the death of Ian Henrey Pervez, who was killed while working a night shift on April 22, 2016.
Apr 25, 2018, 7:07 am
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Apr 25, 2018, 7:41 am
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I would like to know what "officials" would be going to prison. Surely, this isn't the fault of middle management/supervisor, but goes right to the top, to whoever is in charge of setting policy. Hopefully the family gets the payout they deserve from AC.
Failure to ensure that the health and safety at work of Pervez was protected.
Failure to ensure that the health and safety at work of Pervez was protected.
Failure to remove from service defective vehicles that present a health and safety hazard to employees operating them.Failure to install seatbelts or similar restraining devices.Failure to provide training to employees to ensure they are able to identify defects in vehicles.Failure to take adequate preventative measures to address the hazards of operating baggage-cart tractors.
If convicted, officials at Air Canada face maximum penalties of up $1 million or a prison term of two years, according to a statement by Employment and Social Development Canada.
Apr 25, 2018, 7:46 am
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I would like to know what "officials" would be going to prison. Surely, this isn't the fault of middle management/supervisor, but goes right to the top, to whoever is in charge of setting policy. Hopefully the family gets the payout they deserve from AC.
Failure to ensure that the health and safety at work of Pervez was protected.
Failure to ensure that the health and safety at work of Pervez was protected.
Failure to remove from service defective vehicles that present a health and safety hazard to employees operating them.Failure to install seatbelts or similar restraining devices.Failure to provide training to employees to ensure they are able to identify defects in vehicles.Failure to take adequate preventative measures to address the hazards of operating baggage-cart tractors.
If convicted, officials at Air Canada face maximum penalties of up $1 million or a prison term of two years, according to a statement by Employment and Social Development Canada.