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: Staying cool at UBC
Staying cool at UBC
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 temperatures that can occur in the summer, explore these resources to help stay cool and…
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Read more: Cathy Myles steps into role as Director, Insurance and Loss Prevention in Safety & Risk Services
Cathy Myles steps into role as Director, Insurance and Loss Prevention in Safety & Risk Services
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 and will be starting position on August 11. Since joining SRS as a contractor, Cathy…
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Read more: Updates to the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Updates to the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing
As part of recent updates within the Centre for Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing, the Centre entrance doors will remain locked during work hours. VPFO staff can now enter the space by swiping their UBC staff cards.