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

  • 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…

    Read more: Pre-approved suppliers now available for resusable, non-medical masks
  • 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.

    Read more: Province-wide restrictions extended until February 5
  • 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…

    Read more: Updated COVID-19 Safety planning framework