Safety plan
SFU has introduced a number of layers of protection to keep the community safe. We have put a number of measures in place to protect the health, safety and well-being of the community. We are working closely with our partners in provincial health, and rely on their guidance and deep knowledge of the specific facts of how COVID-19 is transmitting in B.C. to inform our safety planning.
1. Close monitoring
Working with our partners in public health, WorkSafeBC and higher education to monitor, evaluate and respond quickly to changes in the pandemic.
2. BC Vaccine Card
Proof of vaccination required to access some campus activities and facilities.
3. Ventilation upgrades
Auditing spaces for air quality, upgrading filters and implementing WorkSafeBC and ASHRAE standards.
5. Support to stay home when sick
Those experiencing symptoms of illness should not come to campus. SFU is relaxing requirements for doctors’ notes and providing flexibility to work and study from home for those who are experiencing symptoms or need to self-isolate.
6. COVID-19 self-screening
Asking community members to complete provincial health screening before coming to campus via the BC Thrive app.
7. Enhanced cleaning
Conducting enhanced cleaning of high-touch places.
8. Hand hygiene
Installing large-volume hand sanitization stations and educational posters throughout campuses.
9. University communicable disease plan
Implementing ongoing core public health measures to prevent the spread of all communicable diseases.
10. Safety training
Requiring all faculty and staff to take SFU’s online safety orientation.
12. Careful social contact
Encouraging people to limit the number of sustained close contacts and to respect personal space.
13. VACCINE DECLARATIONS
All students, faculty and staff have been asked to submit vaccine declarations.
Learn more about Vaccine Declarations.
We are ready to shift measures quickly in response to changes in public health measures to protect the communi ty.