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

  • Safety on the go. Download the UBC safe Vancouver App

    Download the UBC Safe Vancouver app and make sure you turn on your push notifications to receive timely updates and urgent notifications. The UBC Safe App is free and recommended for UBC students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.

    Read more: Safety on the go. Download the UBC safe Vancouver App
  • Are you prepared for an earthquake?

    On October 19, 2023, practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:19 am during the annual Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill. Learn more about the drill and earthquake safety at ready.ubc.ca.

    Read more: Are you prepared for an earthquake?
  • Protect yourself from the flu

    Starting October, 2023, Influenza vaccines will be available across British Columbia. This year, flu vaccines will be booked through the provincial government’s Get Vaccinated system, instead of booking through pharmacies as the public has done in the past. If you…

    Read more: Protect yourself from the flu