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

  • 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
  • Adi Aggarwal joins as Senior Insurance Coordinator, Insurance & Loss Prevention

    We are excited to share that Adi Aggarwal will be starting as the new Senior Insurance Coordinator in the Insurance & Loss Prevention (ILP) team on April 13, focusing on finance and risk analytics as well as overall insurance administration.…

    Read more: Adi Aggarwal joins as Senior Insurance Coordinator, Insurance & Loss Prevention
  • Coexisting with wildlife on campus 

    UBC’s Vancouver campus is home to a rich diversity of wildlife. Support safe coexistence by following these steps: do not feed wildlife, give them space, leash your pets, and secure your waste.

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