WorkSafeBC and UBC require all UBC workers to complete safety training, including mandatory general training and job-specific training. At UBC, “workers” include senior executives, faculty, staff, student workers, and visitors who have been issued an employee number. Mech requires non-worker students who have access to spaces beyond those granted on a course basis to meet the same (or approved equivalent) safety training requirements as workers.
In Mech, this requirement is enforced by not issuing keys, electronic access, or alarm codes until training is complete.
Workers
At UBC, a worker includes: senior executives, faculty, staff, student workers, and visitors who have been issued an employee number.
Non-worker Students
We require non-worker students who need access to spaces beyond those those granted through a course to complete the same safety training as workers.
MECH Student Teams
Mech student team members who require access to RH 120 for wind tunnel bookings, and KAIS 1210 for instrumentation needs.
Frequently-Asked Questions
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As space configurations change frequently, we require that student team members redo their site-specific safety orientations annually. Safety certificates only need to be completed once during your time at UBC with the exception of the APSC Team Module, which needs to be redone every year due to yearly changes in student team composition and space. Additionally, the WHMIS course must be updated every five years or anytime there are course changes, as identified by the safety team.
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All training must be provided by either your supervisor or personnel delegated by your supervisor. Your supervisor must sign off on the training and records must be kept onsite as required by WorkSafeBC.
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All equipment used by a student design team will require training. Procedures for equipment will be provided by the Safety Officer or Team Captain. Training records must be signed off by the trainer and records must be maintained.
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For training for the RH120 Wind Tunnels, please contact facilities@mech.ubc.ca to book an appointment; team supervisors are NOT permitted to train members on wind tunnel SOP’s.