Srs.ubc.ca

Weather and thermal stress safety Safety & Risk Services

WebRotate work activities or use additional workers to reduce exposure. Stay hydrated, and limit the amount of coffee or tea. Complete a warm-up prior to working to ensure that the …

Actived: 6 days ago

URL: https://srs.ubc.ca/health-safety/occupational-hygiene/thermal-stress-safety/

Working Alone or in Isolation Safety & Risk Services

WebWorking alone or in isolation means to work in situations where assistance would not be readily available to the worker. In case of an emergency, or. In case the worker is injured …

Category:  Health Go Health

Radiation, X-Ray and LASER Safety Safety & Risk Services

WebRadiation, X-Ray and LASER Safety. The primary objective of the UBC Radiation Safety Program is to facilitate and ensure the safe and knowledgeable use of radiation sources …

Category:  Health Go Health

Investigations for Supervisors Safety & Risk Services

WebThe Safety Supervision at UBC course is required for supervisors and is designed to introduce personnel to incident investigation and the UBC CAIRS. The course takes …

Category:  Course Go Health

Hygiene Hazards Safety & Risk Services

WebTo ensure a safe work environment it is important to be aware of the hazards that may exist in your workplace. Most hazards can be broken down into one of three categories: …

Category:  Health Go Health

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

WebCanada has aligned the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). …

Category:  Health Go Health

Radiation Training Safety & Risk Services

WebGeneral Radiation Safety Refresher for Authorized Users. Part 1: Prerequisite – “General Radiation Safety for Authorized Users” course or equivalent UBC course must be …

Category:  Course Go Health

Risk Assessment & Safe Work Procedure Safety & Risk Services

WebA Safe Work Procedure (SWP) is a step-by-step process of how to safely conduct a task. Before writing a safe work procedure, a Risk Assessment must be a completed. Once …

Category:  Health Go Health

Biosafety Training Safety & Risk Services

WebBiosafety for Study Team Members. Part 1: 9 x 15 minute online modules, each followed by a quiz. Part 2: A 2.5-hour in-person session with a written exam. Staff, visiting researcher …

Category:  Health Go Health

Pets/Animals in the Workplace Safety & Risk Services

WebIn order to protect the health and safety of University employees and students, the following rules and etiquette must be applied when an animal/pet is brought into a UBC Vancouver …

Category:  Health Go Health

De-Energization & Lockout Safety & Risk Services

WebDe-energization may include shutting off a machine and unplugging it, or disconnecting a switch before a lock is applied to prevent the machine from being started up accidentally. …

Category:  Health Go Health

Take Action Safety & Risk Services

WebTake Action. Having the knowledge, plans, and supplies you need to react appropriately to any and all emergencies will not only contribute to our community’s overall ability to …

Category:  Health Go Health

Drinking Water Quality Safety & Risk Services

WebClean water is essential to our health and well-being. Canadian drinking water supplies are generally of excellent quality. UBC regularly tests drinking water to ensure it is safe. …

Category:  Health Go Health

Wildfire Smoke Health & Safety Safety & Risk Services

WebWildfire smoke may cause headaches and worsening allergies. An individual that feels difficulty breathing or coughing should contact their supervisor and discuss concerns with …

Category:  Health Go Health

Confined Spaces Safety & Risk Services

WebUBC Confined Space Entry Log (PDF-Fillable) UBC Confined Space Entry Permit (PDF-Fillable) If you have any questions on Confined Spaces at UBC, contact Safety & Risk …

Category:  Health Go Health

Biosafety Training Safety & Risk Services

WebAll practical sessions are located at the permanent Safety & Risk Services training lab in Koerner Pavilion, UBC Hospital Room G326. There are practical sessions scheduled …

Category:  Health Go Health

VCH COVID-19 booster clinic is available at Life Sciences Centre

WebVCH vaccination clinic —UBC Life Sciences Centre. 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z3 [ Wayfinding at UBC] Please use the south entrance on …

Category:  Health Go Health

Daylight Savings time can affect workplace health & safety

WebDaylight Savings Time takes place this year on Sunday March 10, where we “spring ahead” and advance our clocks forward by one hour. This means that we will all …

Category:  Health Go Health