Some of them may have been shared recently, but we really want to ensure that people have seen these notifications, as they have been shared through Safety and Risk Services several times recently.
- Ergonomics Claims Statistics 2018-2022
Ergonomic accidents and injuries have been the leading claim type at UBC from 2018 to 2022, encompassing a significant portion of claims volume and cost. This highlights the importance of addressing ergonomic issues in the workplace to reduce the frequency and severity of these claims. Below are UBC’s WorkSafeBC claims statistics for ergonomic accidents and injuries from 2018-2022.
| Accident Type | Claims | % By Volume | % By Total Cost |
| Overexertion | 173 | 29% | 22% |
| Repetitive Motion | 42 | 7% | 13% |
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| Injury Type | Claims | % By Volume | % By Total Cost |
| Back Strain | 119 | 20% | 21% |
| Other Strains | 226 | 37% | 30% |
| Tendinitis/Tenosynovitis | 15 | 2% | 4% |
UBC’s Ergonomics Program offers the following manual material handling resources:
- Training. Register online for one of our regularly scheduled MMH Ergonomics Trainings
- Lifting guidelines: how much is too much and guidance on lifting mechanics.
Contact ergonomics.info@ubc.ca if you require additional assistance. LFS has our own ergonomics representative that is able to assist you with any concerns, please reach out the Duncan McHugh to learn how he can help (duncan.mchugh@ubc.ca)
- UBC Safe App (Vancouver and Okanagan)
The UBC Safe APP for Vancouver OR Okanagan campuses is a multi-function app that allows you to receive important safety push notifications, safety information, contacts, maps and procedures — all in one place! Download the UBC Safe app and make sure you turn on push notifications to receive timely updates and urgent notifications. The UBC Safe App is free and recommended for UBC students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.
- UBC push notifications: Turn on your push notifications to receive immediate information and updates that are impacting the entire campus — e.g. weather advisories, class cancellations, etc.
- Campus resources: Access important safety and support resources in one convenient place.
- Critical services: Connect with Campus Securityfor assistance, access First Aid when needed, or arrange for SafeWalk to your car.
- Work alone function: When working alone on campus, use this feature to check in regularly with a co-worker and get campus security aid quickly.
- LFS Field Work Safety Plan
Remember that all field work occurring off-campus requires a Field Work Safety Plan. For guidance creating your plan, please review the LFS template here: https://my.landfood.ubc.ca/new-to-lfs/field/ . If you require additional assistance, please reach out to lfs.safety@ubc.ca or safety.risk@ubc.ca.
Thanks for all your help!
Lewis Fausak MSc (He/Him/His)
Applied Biology Education and Research Support
Faculty of Land and Food Systems | MacMillan Rm 112A
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus | Musqueam Traditional Territory
Phone: 1-604-816-5641 | Email: lewis.fausak@ubc.ca
Working remotely on most Fridays
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