University of Alberta

Report an Injury, Incident or Concern

This portal should be used to report an incident, injury, near-miss event, or concern involving University faculty, staff, students, or visitors who were conducting activities on behalf of the U of A. The portal should be used regardless of whether the incident or concern arose on or off University property.

Please review all sections that apply to your incident to determine which forms to complete and how to submit them. 

  • Personal Injury – any physical harm or potential exposure to hazardous materials, such as harmful chemicals or pathogenic microbes. This category includes, but is not limited to, needlesticks, exposure to human blood or body fluids, and animal bites.
  • Health & Safety Violation – any work- or research-related activity or work-area configuration that compromises existing federal, provincial or institutional health and safety policy, regulations, or guidelines. This category includes, but is not limited to, unsecured gas cylinders, improper disposal of hazardous waste materials, blockage of emergency exits, and improper storage of chemical reagents. Use this link to contact the pertinent EHS subject matter personnel to report the violation.
  • Hazardous Spill or Environmental Release – the uncontrolled release of any radioactive, chemical or biological material.
  • Property Damage – damage to any U of A property resulting in a loss exceeding $500.
  • Stolen or Lost Property – the loss of U of A property, the private property of University personnel while on University business, or the private property of personnel visiting the U of A. Use this link to connect to U of A Protective Services to report stolen or lost property.
  • Near-Miss Event – where no actual harm was done but where there was the potential for serious injury, hazardous spill, or property damage.
  • Health & Safety Concern - faculty, staff and students are required to report hazards and health and safety concerns/issues to their immediate supervisor.  Should you not feel comfortable discussing your concern with your supervisor please contact the EHS Department for assistance.

For additional information pertaining to the Incident Portal and incident response and reporting, contact the Department of Environmental Health & Safety.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If medical, police, fire or hazmat assistance is required to deal with an ongoing incident contact 911 immediately.

If your incident is still in progress and has the potential to cause serious injury, substantial property damage or the evacuation of University property, contact U of A Protective Services at 780-492-5050 for assistance.

Where an incident involves multiple negative outcomes (such as a personal injury and property damage), only one Faculty/Department Incident & Investigation Report need be completed.