Safety Software That Works for You: Inside the Irwin’s & Wombat Partnership

As a safety professional, I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to manage a safety program. Long hours get eaten up by paperwork and spreadsheet juggling. You chase down employees for training certificates, fill out incident report forms by hand, and try to keep up with ever-changing regulations. For many construction and industrial teams, especially smaller companies, it’s a constant struggle to stay organized and compliant. There’s good news: technology is changing the game. Modern safety management software is helping safety folks save time, reduce costs, and keep everyone safer – and I’m excited to share how our new Irwin’s Safety & Wombat Safety Software partnership delivers exactly that.

The Challenge: Too Much Paper, Not Enough Time

If you’ve ever managed safety on a busy job site, this scenario might sound familiar: A worker got hurt last week, and you’re still compiling the incident report. Training refreshers are due, but the records live in a binder back at the office. An auditor wants to see your safety forms, and you have to dig through filing cabinets. All these administrative tasks can chew up hours of your day. Manual safety processes like paper forms and spreadsheets are notorious for eating up valuable staff time and introducing errors. It’s not just frustrating – it can also lead to things slipping through the cracks, risking non-compliance or, worse, an incident on site.

The Solution: An All-in-One Safety Software Solution

Imagine if all those tasks – reporting incidents, tracking training, updating safety forms – could be handled in one place, digitally, with far less effort. That’s exactly what Wombat Safety Software offers. Wombat is a mobile-first, easy-to-use platform that makes it easy to manage safety and compliance whether you’re in the office or out in the field. With Wombat, your team can build custom safety forms, streamline workflows, publish policies, track training, conduct audits, and manage corrective actions – all in one place. In other words, it’s a paperless safety management system that puts your entire safety program at your fingertips.

But great software is only part of the equation. That’s where Irwin’s Safety comes in. By partnering with Wombat, we combine cutting-edge technology with our decades of safety expertise. You not only get the software tool, but also a team of safety professionals to help implement it, train your staff, and provide ongoing support. In short, Wombat provides the powerful platform, and Irwin’s provides the human touch – together delivering a comprehensive solution for your safety program.

How This Partnership Benefits You

Why should safety leaders consider the Irwin’s & Wombat partnership? Simply put, it can revolutionize how you manage safety day to day. Here are some key benefits and features that make a real difference:

• Save Time on Admin Tasks: Wombat automates many of the tedious safety management tasks that used to take hours. Incident reports, hazard logs, and compliance documentation can be entered and tracked in real time with far less manual effort. This means fewer late nights typing up reports and more time on proactive safety work.
• Cut Costs through Efficiency & Prevention: Time is money, especially for a small company. By cutting down administrative hours, you’re also trimming overhead costs. Even more importantly, better safety management reduces expensive incidents. Investing in safety software and support can actually save money by preventing accidents and compliance fines.
• Go Paperless – No More Lost Forms: With our digital platform, say goodbye to stacks of paper forms. All your safety forms (inspections, permits, checklists, you name it) are moved onto Wombat’s cloud system. Workers can fill out forms on a tablet or phone right on the job site, even capturing photos and signatures. Everything is saved instantly and backed up.
• Effortless Tracking of Training & Certifications: Keeping training records up to date is a breeze with Wombat. The software lets you track employee certifications and training status in real time, all in a single dashboard. Automated reminders ensure that nothing falls through the cracks. And through our partnership, Irwin’s can even deliver the training and help update your records, making the whole process seamless.
• Streamlined Incident Reporting & Hazard Control: When an incident or near-miss happens, reporting it quickly and accurately is crucial. Wombat makes this easier than ever. Workers can log incidents or hazards on their phone right away, including details, photos, and locations. The moment a report is submitted, the system flags it and notifies the right people. This rapid reporting means you can respond faster and prevent small issues from becoming major accidents.
• Mobile Access Anywhere (Even Offline): Safety doesn’t just happen in the office, and neither should your safety software. One big advantage of Wombat is its field-friendly, mobile-first design. Whether you’re on a construction site, a mine, or a remote facility, you can access everything on a smartphone or tablet. The app even works offline and syncs later, so crews can perform inspections and submit reports without interruption.
• Real-Time Dashboards & One-Click Reports: Wombat’s dashboard gives you a live window into your safety program. At any moment you can see the status of all safety activities – training completions, form submissions, open corrective actions, pending inspections – across all your sites. Need to prepare a report for management or a regulator? With one click you can export professional reports with all the data you need.
• Always Audit-Ready and Compliant: Compliance is a huge part of safety management. Missing a regulatory requirement can lead to fines or stop-work orders. The Wombat software helps ensure regulatory compliance automatically by keeping all your documentation organized and up to date. With Irwin’s Safety as your partner, you also have experts who can tailor the system to meet specific standards and assist with audit prep.

Read more detailed about Wombat benefits here.

One Partner for Technology and Expertise

Perhaps the biggest advantage of our Irwin’s-Wombat partnership is that you get an all-in-one solution. Many safety software vendors will sell you a platform and leave you to figure it out. Here, that’s not the case. When you choose our partnership, you’re gaining a full safety team on your side. Irwin’s Safety has been in the business of health and safety consulting and training for over a decade, with 21 offices across Canada. That means when you have a unique challenge – be it a complex job hazard analysis, a custom safety program for a new project, or a tricky regulatory question – we have the experts to help. We’ll work with you to configure Wombat’s software to your needs, not the other way around.

In short, with Wombat Safety Software you get the best safety management tool, and with Irwin’s Safety you get the seasoned pros to maximize that tool’s value. It’s a one-stop shop for elevating your safety program. In practice, that means safer job sites, less stress for you as a safety manager, and a more efficient operation overall.

Ready to Transform Your Safety Program?

If you’re tired of drowning in paperwork and worrying about what you might be missing, it might be time to give this solution a look. The Irwin’s Safety & Wombat partnership is about bringing smaller companies the kind of robust safety management that big firms have – but in a way that’s accessible and scalable. You don’t need an entire internal safety department or IT team to maintain a complicated system. We’ve packaged powerful safety software with on-call expert support to give you peace of mind that every aspect of your safety program is covered.

Safety software shouldn’t be intimidating. With the right partner, it becomes a tool that works for you, not extra work on you. By decreasing admin hours, cutting costs, going paperless, and keeping your team trained and compliant, our all-in-one approach lets you focus on what really matters: sending every worker home safe at the end of the day.

Interested in seeing how it all works? We’d love to show you. Consider booking a demo or reaching out with your questions – no hard sell, just a conversation about your safety needs. Together, let’s take your safety program to the next level. After all, when it comes to safety, the best investment is the one that keeps people safe while also simplifying your life. That’s exactly what our safety software partnership is built to do.

Stay safe out there, and remember: with the right tools and team on your side, even the most daunting safety challenges can be solved more easily than you think. Welcome to the future of safety management – it’s simpler, smarter, and it’s here now.