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Updated COVID-19 Safety planning framework

COVID-19 safety plan outlines the policies, guidelines and procedures UBC have put in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. As part of each safety plan, all students, faculty, staff, and visitors must assess themselves daily for COVID-19 symptoms prior to using campus property.

Updated COVID-19 Campus Rules & Self-Assessment Requirements

UBC has recently updated the COVID-19 Campus Rules and Self-Assessment Requirements to align with the latest Public Health Orders. 

B.C. Government Update on Province-wide Restrictions

In response to the recent Public Health Orders, the BC Government made an extension of the previous orders released verbally on November 7, 2020 for the lower mainland, and then province-wide on November 19, 2020. This order affects the UBC Point Grey, Robson Square, Okanagan campuses and off-campus UBC sites within British Columbia.

Updated COVID-19 Self-Assessment Requirements

A UBC Broadcast was issued on November 26 to provide an additional update on self-assessment requirements. Faculty, staff and contractors working on campus are now required to directly confirm to a supervisor (or designate) that they have completed a daily self-assessment for symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival at their workplace (regardless of campus location).

Provincial Health Order November 19, 2020: Applying the province-wide restrictions at UBC

On Saturday, November 7, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BC Government announced new restrictions specific to the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal health regions, with the exception of the central coast and the Bella Coola Valley.

External review of Campus Security — take the survey by Nov 22

As part of UBC’s commitment to address systemic bias and build a more inclusive university, we are embarking on an independent external review of Campus Security.

SRS Spookily Supports United Way

In support of UBC’s United Way fundraising campaign, members of the SRS team competed in a pumpkin carving contest!

Expanding fuel resilience at UBC

Expanding fuel resilience at UBC

Teams from Environmental Protection, Emergency Management and Energy & Water Services collaborated to expand the back-up diesel supply at the Campus Energy Centre by replacing the existing 42,000 litre tank with two 100,000 litre tanks.

Join UBC’s virtual ShakeOut drill on October 15th

We’re all spending more time at home at the moment, which makes it all the more important to prepare your home for the unexpected. Join UBC’s virtual ShakeOut drill on October 15th to get ready!

SRS Launch COVID-19 Safety Plan Onsite Review Program

SRS Launch COVID-19 Safety Plan Onsite Review Program

The program will help to verify if COVD-19 safety measures are effective and, if required, how improvements can be made.

Safety & Risk Services COVID-19 Safety Plan – Now Available Online

The Safety & Risk Services COVID-19 Safety Plan provides guidance for all SRS team members returning to work on-campus.

UBC Dentistry students to receive WorkSafeBC coverage

Team members from SRS recently helped to confirm the application of WorkSafeBC coverage for students providing patient care as part of their studies.

How to properly use a non-medical mask

Wearing a non-medical mask or face covering might help you to protect others. However any mask, no matter how good it is at catching respiratory droplets or how well it seals, will have minimal effect if it is not used properly or combined with other public health guidance.

Update on UBC’s Approach to Controversial Speaker Bookings

UBC President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Santa Ono, provides an update on recent activity towards UBC’s Approach to controversial speaker bookings.

New stormwater monitoring system installed near South Campus

New stormwater monitoring system installed near South Campus

Team members from Safety & Risk Services and Energy & Water Services recently oversaw the installation of a new hydrometric station near UBC Vancouver’s South Campus.

Serving our diverse campus

UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Santa Ono recently released a statement about systemic racism at UBC. We at Safety & Risk Services and in the VPFO portfolio want to ensure we create a sense of safety, trust and security among all campus users. We can only achieve this when we recognize and address racism and unconscious bias at an individual and institutional level.

A friendly reminder to run the cold water taps to ensure water is fresh

As many buildings on campus have reduced occupancy, we want to remind everyone that running the cold water taps until the water is cold is an important step before drinking or using for food preparation.

Working safely on campus and at home

Avoid infection and stay safe at work by following Safety & Risk Services guidance on safe working at srs.ubc.ca/covid19.

Protect UBC Mobile Phones Against SIM Swapping

Privacy Matters @ UBC has recommend that we take steps to protect our cell phones against a risk known as SIM swapping.

A friendly reminder to run the cold water taps to ensure water is fresh

As many buildings on campus have reduced occupancy, we want to remind everyone that running the cold water taps until the water is cold is an important step before drinking or using for food preparation.

UBC Personal Protective Equipment Supply

To support activities that are continuing on campus, UBC’s EOC has requested those that manage personal protective equipment get in touch.

Enhanced Security Measures on the Vancouver Campus

Enhanced Security Measures on the Vancouver Campus

Heightened security procedures and processes are in place to enhance the well-being and protect the safety of students, faculty, and staff on the UBC Vancouver campus. Please have your UBC ID, or equivalent, on display or ready to show when accessing campus buildings.

The VPFO is working with the rest of UBC in its response to COVID-19

In this uncertain time the VPFO continues to provide some of UBC’s crucial services while protecting those that operate them.

First Aid Features: Kitchen Slip

First Aid Features: Kitchen Slip

The First Aid Features series brings you real life stories from UBC’s Occupational First Aid team. This edition focuses on a slip and fall in one of UBC’s kitchens.

Students, faculty and staff get Ranger Ready in The Nest

Students, faculty and staff get Ranger Ready in The Nest

On February 13, 2020 the AMS Student Nest was transformed into the UBC Emergency Ranger Station, where the Emergency Management team helped the UBC community get Ranger Ready, and prepare for emergency situations.

Pink Shirt Day at the VPFO: February 26

Pink Shirt Day at the VPFO: February 26

This year, Pink Shirt Day is February 26 and the VPFO will be celebrating diversity and inclusion in our portfolio with cake and coffee events for our entire team.

Shannon Boychuk joins Safety & Risk Services in the position of Manager, Insurance & Loss Prevention

Shannon Boychuk joins Safety & Risk Services in the position of Manager, Insurance & Loss Prevention

Shannon will be responsible for the management of the university’s comprehensive insurance portfolio and will act as the leader and key expert with respect to insurance policies.

Revamped Occupational First Aid Program Supported by 100 Years of Expert Experience

Revamped Occupational First Aid Program Supported by 100 Years of Expert Experience

First aid at UBC has recently undergone some changes, and the Vancouver campus is now supported by a team of first aid professionals with over 100 years of combined experience.

Are you Ranger Ready? Visit the UBC Emergency Ranger Station on Feb 13 and find out!

Are you Ranger Ready? Visit the UBC Emergency Ranger Station on Feb 13 and find out!

Emergencies happen, and as UBC students, faculty, staff, and residents, we all have a role to play in emergency preparedness. Visit the UBC Emergency Ranger Station in the AMS Nest on February 13 to find out how you can prepare for an emergency, and get Ranger Ready!

Participate in Data Privacy Week at UBC: Jan. 27-31, 2020

UBC is hosting a week of events to highlight the significance of data privacy, Jan. 27-31. Get involved, whether you’re in Vancouver or the Okanagan, and learn more about how to keep your data safe. There’s also a chance to win an iPad in a free prize draw.

Information for UBC Travellers: Coronavirus in China

There have been reports of respiratory infections in Wuhan, China, which are attributed to a new coronavirus.