5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Safety Management System (Before 2025)

If your safety program still depends on paper forms, scattered spreadsheets, or a dozen reminder emails, you’re not alone, but you’re probably losing more time and money than you realize.

The good news? 2025 doesn’t have to look like that.

Here are five clear signs it’s time to leave manual safety management behind and why companies across Canada are switching to Wombat Safety Software, powered by Irwin’s Safety.

1. You’re Buried in Paperwork

If your safety meetings involve binders, clipboards, and endless printing, you’re not managing safety, you’re managing paper.

On average, companies produce over 100,000 sheets of paper each year just for safety documentation. That’s time, ink, and storage space you’ll never get back.

Going digital can cut safety admin costs by up to 40%.

2. You’re Always “Almost Audit-Ready”

The only thing worse than a surprise audit is realizing your latest inspection report is sitting in someone’s truck.

With Wombat, every inspection, incident, and certificate is stored digitally and instantly accessible. That means no more last-minute scrambles before client reviews or prequalification checks.

You’re not just audit-ready, you’re audit-proof.

3. Training and Certification Tracking Is a Nightmare

Spreadsheets weren’t built for safety management. Tracking expirations manually leads to missed deadlines, suspended workers, and unnecessary fines.

Wombat automatically tracks and reminds you when certifications or training requirements are coming due, keeping your crews qualified and your sites compliant without the stress.

4. Your Current System Can’t Grow With You

If your safety system only works until your next project or contract, it’s holding you back.

Wombat is designed to scale with your business, whether you manage five workers or five hundred. New projects, sites, or contractors can be added in minutes, no IT headaches required.

5. You Want Safety to Feel Simple Again

The best safety systems aren’t the most complicated — they’re the most practical.

Wombat is built for the field: mobile, intuitive, and offline-capable, so you can complete forms, report hazards, or access policies even without service.

Paired with Irwin’s Safety expertise, you’re not just buying software — you’re gaining a partner who ensures your program actually works in the real world.

Bonus: Now’s the Best Time to Switch

Through December 31st, Irwin’s Safety is offering 10% off your first-year subscription to Wombat Safety Software, including setup and onboarding support.

That’s the easiest New Year’s resolution you’ll ever make:
✅ Less paperwork
✅ Fewer headaches
✅ A safer, smarter 2025