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Full Survey Name: Resilience Hubs for UBC Campus Communities: Vulnerability & Resilience of People and Infrastructure  Purpose/Explanation The survey forms part of the study “Resilience Hubs…

Welcome Jesse Fox, Safety Associate, to the Safety & Risk Services’ Health & Safety Faculty of Medicine team as of January 6! Jesse earned his…

UBC Alert will be sending out a test notification in January. Make sure your mobile number is up to date in Workday.

Before you head off to enjoy time with loved ones, please take a few moments to help keep our campus secure and yourself safe during…

We are refreshing access for the Centre to ensure our records are current. All existing access will be removed on January 12, and only staff…

With colder temperatures and increased winter conditions, take precautions not to slip, trip, and fall. Outdoor workers should also be alert of the risk for…

Understanding what to do in the high-pressure reality of an active threat is important. If faced with an active threat, whether at UBC or elsewhere,…

A strong emergency communications plan should include multiple layers of backup systems to ensure important messages get through even when primary networks fail. You can plan using…

Influenza (flu) season generally occurs in the fall to spring. Even healthy people can get very sick from the flu and spread it to others.…

On October 8, representatives of UBC’s Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees (JOHSC) and Local Safety Teams (LST) gathered for a full day of learning…

During the water system adjustments, there will be no interruption to drinking water service. However, some Vancouver residents may notice occasional cloudiness or slight discolouration…

Starting October 20, we will be adding an additional yoga class to the Centre's group class schedule! Sessions will be held on Mondays at 4:00 pm,…

On October 16, 2025, practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:16 am during the annual Great BC ShakeOut. As part of ShakeOut,…

Please return fitness equipment to their proper location after use. Our multi-purpose rooms are also used for in-person training sessions, so keeping the space clear…

Cyber threats are evolving and so is UBC’s response. This October, join us for timely workshops, new resources, and the Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium…

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is an easy-to-use, portable device that can restart the heart of a person who is in cardiac arrest. AEDs are…

Join a free personal emergency preparedness workshop designed specifically for the UBC campus community, hosted by Jackie Kloosterboer – Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Support Services Specialist.

Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, including UBC are currently under an air quality warning for fine particulate matter due to wildfire smoke. Find information…

August 11–12: Heat Warning in effect for Metro Vancouver – central including the City of Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster. Learn more. Given the high…

We are thrilled to announce that Cathy Myles has accepted the position of Director, Insurance and Loss Prevention (I&LP) within the Safety & Risk Services team…