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On-site Hand-Arm Vibration Testing of Workers by WSBC – Life Building

Inspection Report (IR) issued to document the on-site testing by WSBC of hand-arm vibrations while workers demonstrated a variety of floor cleaning equiment. A report detailing the vibration results will follow.

On-site Hand-Arm Vibration Testing of Workers by WSBC – University Services Building

Inspection Report (IR) issued to document the on-site testing by WSBC of hand-arm vibrations while workers demonstrated a variety of landscaping equipment under various conditions. A report detailing the vibration results will follow.

On-site Hand-Arm Vibration Testing of Workers by WSBC – Thunderbird Residence

Inspection Report (IR) issued to document the on-site testing by WSBC of hand-arm vibrations while workers demonstrated a power washer under various conditions. A report detailing the vibration results will follow.

Full Investigation Report Received by WSBC (hand injury – auto floor scrubber) – IRC Building

Inspection Report (IR) issued to document the receipt and acceptance of the employer’s full incident investigation report (EIIR) relating to an incident which occurred on May 28, 2019. Refer to Inspection Report 201918447049A for additional information.

Full Investigation Required by WSBC (hand injury – auto floor scrubber) – IRC Building

By June 27, 2019, the employer must submit the full incident investigation report (EIIR) to the Board – Worker was operating an auto floor scrubber in the IRC Building and injured hand

Announcing the creation of a new department of Safety & Risk Services

As part of UBC’s commitment to creating a safe, secure and resilient environment for our students, faculty and staff, Risk Management Services (RMS) will be joining with Campus Security to create a new department of Safety & Risk Services (SRS) for the Vancouver campus.

Full Investigation Report Received by WSBC (electrical fire) – Dorothy Somerset Studios

This Inspection Report is issued to document the receipt (date: April 26, 2019) and acceptance of the employer’s full Incident Investigation Report (EIIR), relating to an incident which occurred on March 28, 2019.

Compliance Achieved (injury to workers struck by large wave) – Calvert Island (Central BC Coast)

This was a follow up inspection to authenticate appropriate compliance with the order(s) noted.

Full Investigation Report Received by WSBC (workplace violence incident) – Forest Science Centre

This Inspection Report is issued to document the receipt (date: April 10, 2019) of the employer’s full Incident Investigation Report (EIIR), related to an incident which occurred on March 7, 2019. Refer to Inspection Reports #201916973022A and #201916973026A for additional information.

Requested Documents Received by WSBC (workplace violence incident) – Forest Science Centre

This is a follow-up inspection to authenticate appropriate compliance with the orders noted. The Employer has submitted all requested documents.