WorkSafeBC Inspection Reports

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 Accident Report Required by WSBC (Dentistry)

Laboratory fridge malfunction causing smoke and tar to emit from the condenser

Incident Report – Incident Accident Report Required by WSBC (SHCS)

Worker fell at the workplace hitting their head. Worker was transported to hospital for further medical assessment

Incident Report – Incident Accident Report Required by WSBC (Earth & Ocean Sciences)

Worker found unconscious and transported to hospital. WSBC considers this a serious injury and requires it to be immediately reportable.

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.