Improved safety around baggage handling and reduced risk of injury

Background

Air Canada is Canada’s largest full-service airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market, Air Canada serves close to 35 million passengers annually and provides direct passenger service to more than 180 destinations on five continents. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance™, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network.Air Canada wanted to improve safety around baggage handling and reduce the risk of injury to the handlers.

Solution

The Vaculex® BaggageLift was installed to help with the manual baggage handling at the airport.

Result

Baggage Handler, Air Canada: “Should you hear ANY dissenters, or wish to provide other Stations feedback on this system, I’d like to provide you my “real life” experience. Prior to I took 1000mg of Pain Meds for my back prior to shift start. At 1300 when I break for lunch, I would take an additional 500mg. Since my first shift with I’ve taken ZERO meds, and I have not had one twinge of back pain at the end of 8 hours on the belt.”