COVID-19 Health & Safety

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND UBC’S RESPONSE:

For updates, FAQs and resources, visit covid19.ubc.ca 

For UBC Okanagan-specific updates, visit ok.ubc.ca/covid19.

On this page:

Prevention | Working safely on campus | Working safely remotely 

Prevention

Please click here for a summary of infection control considerations that represent the layers of protection as outlined by Public Health.

Working safely on campus

While working on campus, health and safety guidance must be followed at all times, this is unaffected by the situation caused by COVID-19:

  • Always follow safe working procedures, current processes, and health and safety guidance for your role.
  • To find relevant safe working procedures speak to your manager or member of the HSE team.
  • If you encounter a situation that appears to have an elevated risk of contact with COVID-19, leave the area immediately and contact your supervisor for assistance.
  • If your staff member reports an elevated risk to you, please contact ready.ok.ubc@ubc.ca for next steps.

Infection Control Consultations

Members of the Health, Safety & Environment and the Campus Health team are available to provide safe working consultations, either in person or online, and help to develop COVID-19 safety plans. Please contact hse.ok@ubc.ca to request support.

Working safely remotely

It’s always important to ensure you are working safely, whether on campus or remotely.