Safety basics

Safety basics apply to every member of the UFV community. Brought to you by Environmental Health & Safety, these general safety programs are foundational to your wellbeing as you work and learn.

Right to refuse unsafe work

If a worker has reasonable cause to believe that to carry out a work process would create an undue hazard to the health and safety of any person, they have the right to refuse to undertake such action. This is a collaborative process to ensure that individual workers can protect themselves and identify hazards to the employer.

The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation establishes the process that an individual refusing unsafe work must follow. Read about the right to refuse unsafe work.

For support, contact Safety & Security at ehs@ufv.ca.

Setting up your work or study space

Everyone's role at UFV is different, but a safe and comfortable work set-up should be something we all have in common. Here is where you can learn how to set up your work or study area and how to stay safe and healthy whether you're on campus or at home. If something is not working right for you, our Environmental Health & Safety team is here to help you make adjustments and find solutions. Don't hesitate to get in touch by emailing ehs@ufv.ca.

Prevent work or study space injuries

Ergonomic workstation

Remember to move

Desk stretches to keep you healthy

Work or study safely at home

Remote work safety

If you experience pain or an injury

In a medical emergency, always call 911.

If you experience an injury or the onset of pain symptoms at work:

Let your supervisor know
Get first aid if you need it
Report the incident to Safety & Security
Seek follow-up medical attention from your physician

Report an incident

Programs for your general safety & wellness

Violence in the workplace

UFV is committed to cultivating a community where employees and students are able to work and learn without fear of violence, which includes threatening behavior, written and verbal threats, harassment, verbal abuse and physical attacks. Please report violence of any kind to your supervisor or to security, by phone or by submitting an incident report.

Scent awareness

Scented products can trigger health problems for many people. This is why UFV encourages our community to avoid wearing scented products or using scented items. Read about UFV's Scent awareness program.