Welcome to Safety & Risk Services
We empower and enable the UBC community by weaving risk management into the fabric of the way UBC operates.
Together, SRS and the UBC community will view safety and risk as critical to implementing the university’s strategy.
Download the UBC Safe App
Turn on your push notifications to receive immediate information and updates that are impacting the campus
Find non-emergency first aid and AEDs
Find non-emergency first aid and AEDs on the Vancouver campus
Enroll in SRS training courses
Enroll in courses to meet your regulatory or education requirements
Communicable Disease Prevention Framework
Learn about UBC’s response strategy to prevent the spread of communicable disease.
Dispose of waste chemicals
Access the online Hazardous Waste Inventory System (account required)
Thermal stress safety
Find resources and references to help you identify signs and symptoms of heat stress or cold stress, and guidance to prevent exposure
Report accidents or incidents
UBC’s Centralized Accident/Incident Reporting System (CAIRS) is an online system to report incidents and accidents. All accidents/incidents involving UBC workers (faculty, staff & student workers) or practicum students must be immediately reported to the responsible supervisor and then on-line through the CAIRS.
News & Announcements
Learn about the latest news and announcements from UBC’s Safety & Risk Services
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Read more: UBC Alert testing in January – are you in the loop?
UBC Alert testing in January – are you in the loop?
UBC Alert will be sending out a test notification in January. Make sure your mobile number is up to date in Workday.
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Read more: Holiday safety & security tips from UBC Campus Security
Holiday safety & security tips from UBC Campus Security
Before you head off to enjoy time with loved ones, please take a few moments to help keep our campus secure and yourself safe during the holiday closure.
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Read more: Re-register for access to the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing in 2026
Re-register for access to the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing in 2026
We are refreshing access for the Centre to ensure our records are current. All existing access will be removed on January 12, and only staff who have re-registered will retain entry to the Centre and group classes. Updated registration is…