WorkSafeBC can inspect any UBC site. This section shares, tracks, and archives our official communications with WorkSafeBC. Follow-up corrective actions may be required to address inspection reports.
Incident Report – Incident Report Accepted by WSBC (SHCS)
Incident report received and accepted by WSBC regarding a worker who fell off a ladder and was transported to hospital.
Incident Report – WSBC Sustained Compliance Initiative – Field Work Review
WSBC conducted a follow up inspection (as part of their Sustained Compliance Initiative) regarding an off-site incident involving workers in June 2018. UBC’s field work risk assessment and approval process were reviewed. In addition, WSBC reiterated that work at or near shorelines requires workers to wear a personal flotation device (pfd) or lifejacket with sufficient buoyancy to keep the worker’s head above water. No further action required.
Incident Report – Incident Report Accepted by WSBC (Pulp & Paper)
Incident report received and accepted by WSBC regarding incident where a degassing unit was being used and the lid fell off hitting the person in the face.
Incident Report – Preliminary Incident Accident Report Received and Accepted by WSBC (Centre for Comparative Medicine)
Preliminary incident accident report received and accepted by WSBC
