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: Pink Shirt Day 2021: Celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusion across the VPFO
Pink Shirt Day 2021: Celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusion across the VPFO
The VPFO Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee presents Pink Shirt Day on February 24, 2021. The VPFO will be celebrating equity, diversity and inclusion across our portfolio with a virtual event and cookies for those working on campus. Join…
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Read more: Pre-approved suppliers now available for resusable, non-medical masks
Pre-approved suppliers now available for resusable, non-medical masks
In order to facilitate the sourcing and purchasing of masks at UBC, Financial Operations in partnership with Safety & Risk Services have secured non-exclusive contracts and fixed pricing with three pre-approved qualified suppliers. These contracts are available for any faculties…
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Read more: Province-wide restrictions extended until February 5
Province-wide restrictions extended until February 5
On January 7, 2021, the Provincial Health Officer announced the extension of province-wide restrictions that have been in place in B.C. since November 19, 2020, until February 5, 2021, at midnight.