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

  • The Centre will be closed Dec. 23–Jan. 3

    As we approach Winter Break, please note that no fitness classes will be held at the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing from December 23 to January 3. Classes will resume on January 6.

    Read more: The Centre will be closed Dec. 23–Jan. 3
  • Learn more about our Campus Security Road Map

    Campus Security’s roadmap highlights a series of interconnected projects and essential changes within the department’s organization, services, operations, infrastructure, processes, and culture, all aimed at fostering stronger alignment with the community.

    Read more: Learn more about our Campus Security Road Map
  • Save lives with an AED

    An automated external defibrillator (AED) is an easy-to-use, portable device that can restart a person’s heart. Anyone can use an AED. The device will only administer an electrical shock if the heart needs it. Learn where AEDs are located on…

    Read more: Save lives with an AED