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

  • Notice of toxic mushroom exposure on campus 

    A toxic mushroom species, known as death cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides), have been found on campus. We encourage the campus community to remain alert as mushroom activity increases during the fall and winter months.

    Read more: Notice of toxic mushroom exposure on campus 
  • UBC completes first loss control site visits

    UBC Vancouver completed its first loss control site visits with the University’s new equipment breakdown insurer through CURIE on September 21–24, 2026. Led by Daniel Dong (Insurance Claims and Loss Prevention Analyst) from Insurance & Loss Prevention (ILP), the four-day…

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  • Safety and Risk Services audit visit to Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre

    A recent audit visit by our Safety and Risk Services (SRS) team to the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC) provided a valuable opportunity to assess existing safety practices, review emergency planning and preparedness, evaluate environmental compliance, and identify opportunities for…

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