Access to Online Safety Training has now been restored. UBC is working to restore access to Canvas following cyber incident at Instructure. Read the full UBC Broadcast update here. For updates, visit UBC IT Status webpage.

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

  • Online Safety Training is unavailable due to Canvas outage

    Update as of May 15: Access to Online Safety Training has now been restored. UBC is working to restore access to Canvas following cyber incident at Instructure. Read the full UBC Broadcast update here. For updates, visit UBC IT Status…

    Read more: Online Safety Training is unavailable due to Canvas outage
  • BC Emergency Alert system testing on May 6

    The provincial alert system, BC Emergency Alert will be tested on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:55 pm. A great reminder to download the UBC Safe App and make sure your mobile number is up-to-date in Workday to receive UBC…

    Read more: BC Emergency Alert system testing on May 6
  • Cassandra Torres and Mariyam Syed steps into new roles

    We are beyond pleased to share that Cassandra Torres and Mariyam Syed will be stepping into a new roles effective April 20. Cassandra Torres (Emergency Management & Continuity Planning Advisor) will step into the new role as Senior Advisor, Emergency…

    Read more: Cassandra Torres and Mariyam Syed steps into new roles