What to Expect from Western Safety and Health Consulting

What Is Safety and Health Consulting?

Safety and health consulting is all about helping companies build safer workplaces, meet regulatory requirements, and reduce the risk of incidents or fines. A strong consultant doesn’t just hand over a checklist, they work with your team to create systems that improve real-world outcomes.

In Western Canada, safety regulations vary by province, industry, and worksite type. That’s why finding a local consultant who understands the regional context, whether it’s Alberta OHS, BC WorkSafeBC regulations, or COR audit prep, is so important.

Services Typically Offered by Western Safety Consultants

Whether you're in oil and gas, construction, forestry, or manufacturing, safety consultants offer a wide range of services. These may include:

• COR/SECOR audit support and gap analysis
• Development or review of Health & Safety Management Systems (HSMS)
• On-site safety advisors and officers for shutdowns or remote projects
• Training programs for confined space entry, fall protection, hazard assessment, and more
• Emergency planning and confined space rescue team deployment
• Safety program implementation for new or expanding businesses

A strong safety consultant doesn’t just bring experience, they also bring flexibility to fit your needs, timelines, and budget.

Why Local Experience Matters

Working in Alberta or BC means dealing with unique challenges, remote job sites, extreme weather, high-risk industrial work, and varying provincial standards.

Consultants based in Western Canada often bring:

• Knowledge of regional regulations and inspector expectations
• Experience navigating WorkSafeBC, ACSA, and other provincial bodies
• Familiarity with Indigenous partnership protocols and hiring practices
• Understanding of seasonal shutdown schedules and project cycles

In other words, local consultants are better positioned to hit the ground running.

Why Companies Choose Irwin’s Safety

At Irwin’s, we’ve supported hundreds of clients across Western Canada with safety consulting tailored to their specific industry and project needs. Whether you're preparing for a COR audit, starting a new operation, or mobilizing for a major turnaround, our team provides:

• Hands-on program support to help you move from audit to action
• Trained safety officers and advisors ready to deploy
• Strong partnerships with medical providers and safety software systems
• Deep experience in both short-term project support and long-term cultural change

We don’t just tell you what needs to be done, we help you do it, step by step.

Ready to Strengthen Your Safety Program?

If you're looking for Western safety and health consulting you can trust whether you're based in Alberta, BC, or beyond, we’re here to help.

Contact Irwin’s Safety to speak with a consultant or book a site assessment.