Do you know how to ensure your UBC office or workstation is safe? Find out by completing the annual Worksite Safety Inspection survey.
The 2026 survey has now closed – thanks to everyone who responded!
Each January, all Faculty of Medicine faculty, staff and paid students who work in office/administrative spaces, including those at hospital sites, are asked to complete a short survey about their UBC office or workstation.
You do not need to complete the survey for laboratory locations or home offices. If you work at multiple locations, you only need to complete the survey once.
About the survey
This annual survey is part of the Faculty of Medicine Health & Safety team’s Worksite Safety Inspection Initiative.
This year, input from 700 completed surveys from over 70 different buildings helped make our worksites safer for everyone.
Frequently asked questions
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How long will the survey take?
The survey consists of 11 quick questions and only takes a few minutes to complete.
Questions include checking that aisles and doorways by your workspace are free of obstructions, that power outlets are not overloaded, and confirming that you are aware of your local emergency procedures.
Does everyone need to complete the survey?
All workers (including faculty, staff and paid students) who have a worksite on UBC Vancouver campus or any UBC site, institute or centre are asked to complete the survey. This includes UBC staff at Health Authority sites.
Please note that wet laboratories have separate safety procedures and the survey does not need to be completed for these sites.
I work in multiple locations. Do I have to fill the survey in for all the places I work? Do I need to complete the survey for my home office?
You do not need to complete the survey for your home office and you only need to complete the survey once. If you work at multiple locations on UBC premises, or work at a shared or communal workstation, choose one office/workstation to complete.
I completed the survey last year. Do I need to complete it again?
Inspecting worksites regularly is a WorkSafeBC requirement, so please complete the survey each year.
What happens if I don’t complete the survey?
Inspecting worksites regularly is a WorkSafeBC requirement. The Local Safety Team in your area will follow up with respective supervisors to ensure all locations have been inspected.
When do I have to complete the survey by?
The survey link will be open until Friday, January 30, 2026.
What happens if I find a hazard in my workplace?
For some issues, resolution is simple and instructions are provided within the survey. For other issues, the Local Safety Team in your area will connect with you to ensure the hazard is resolved.
What if I have a question?
All questions can be directed to the Health & Safety team at fom.safety@ubc.ca.