Health and Safety
Campus Operations and Risk Management prioritizes the well-being of UBC Okanagan students, faculty and staff through various initiatives, programs, and education on campus.
By focusing on safety programs, air and water quality, extreme weather conditions and preventing communicable disease, our team is committed to fostering a healthy, safe and supportive campus environment.
Looking for information about health and safety on the Vancouver campus? Visit the Vancouver SRS website.
Report an Incident (CAIRS)
If you experience an injury or illness as a result of your UBC activities (work or study), it is important that you complete a report in CAIRS. This required report supports compliance and helps us make campus a safer place for everyone.
Safety Programs and Training
Explore training courses, programs and resources that support safety at UBC Okanagan.
Ergonomics
Learn more about optimal working postures and reduce the risk of workplace musculoskeletal injuries.
Communicable Disease
Learn how to reduce the spread of communicable disease on campus.
Environmental Health
Resources for cold and hot weather, indoor environmental quality, and water quality.
Health and Safety Committees
The Workers Compensation Act requires that employers in the province have a Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC).