Safety & Risk Services

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Together, SRS and the UBC community will view safety and risk as critical to implementing the university’s strategy.


News from Safety & Risk Services

Nov 05, 2024

Save lives with an AED

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is an easy-to-use, portable device that can restart a person's heart. Anyone can use an AED. The device will only administer an electrical shock if the heart needs it. Learn where AEDs are located on campus.

Nov 01, 2024

Building safety capacity: Daylight savings time ends on Sunday

Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 am where we “fall back” and move our clocks back by one hour. While most of us are looking forward to an extra hour of sleep, it is important to know that our circadian rhythms can be impacted, which in turn can affect our mental and physical health and increase the chances of accidents and injuries.

Oct 23, 2024

Protect yourself from the flu: Get your flu shot

Starting October, 2024, Influenza vaccines will be available across British Columbia. The flu vaccines will be booked through the provincial government’s Get Vaccinated system. If you have already registered with the provincial Get Vaccinated system, you will not need to re-register to receive an invite for the influenza vaccine. Learn more about the Influenza Immunization Program.

Oct 02, 2024

Are you prepared for an earthquake?

On October 17, 2024, practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:17 a.m. during the annual Great BC ShakeOut. As part of ShakeOut, UBC will be testing its emergency notification system, UBC Alert. Learn more about how you can stay safe before, during, and after an earthquake.

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