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
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Read more: Celebrating promotions within the newly renamed division – Occupational Health and Safety, Safety & Risk Services
Celebrating promotions within the newly renamed division – Occupational Health and Safety, Safety & Risk Services
As mentioned in last month’s announcement, Safety & Risk Services is making changes to the reporting structures to strengthen alignment with the university and VPFO’s strategic priorities. Janet Hankins has been promoted to Manager – Research Compliance and Occupational Hygiene, Paul Gill…
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Read more: Environmental Services Facilities (ESF) will be closed starting December 20 until January 4
Environmental Services Facilities (ESF) will be closed starting December 20 until January 4
Please note that the Environmental Services Facilities (ESF) will be closed starting December 20 until January 4. The last day of pick-ups from academic departments will be December 16.
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Read more: Last pick-ups from Environment Services Facilities will be on December 16
Last pick-ups from Environment Services Facilities will be on December 16
The Environmental Services Facilities (ESF) will be closed starting December 20, 2021 until January 4, 2022. The last day of pick-ups from academic departments will be December 16. For questions or concerns, please contact your ESF technicians before December 20.