Why Safety Software Is No Longer Optional for Growing Companies

For years, many companies treated safety software as a “nice-to-have.” Paper forms, binders, and spreadsheets were enough to get the job done. But as projects grow, regulations tighten, and clients expect faster reporting, those manual systems simply can’t keep up.

The reality is that safety software isn’t just a tool anymore, it’s becoming a competitive advantage.

Here’s why companies across Canada are going digital with platforms like Wombat Safety Software, powered by Irwin’s Safety.

1. Compliance Is Getting Tougher

Regulatory requirements in construction and industry are changing faster than ever. Whether it’s training records, incident logs, or contractor safety documentation, companies are expected to provide proof instantly — not “when the paperwork comes in.”

Digital safety platforms like Wombat make that easy. All your data lives in one secure dashboard, accessible anytime, from anywhere. Reports, audits, and certificates can be pulled in seconds instead of hours.

When your clients or regulators ask, you can deliver.

2. Manual Safety Tracking Costs More Than You Think

The cost of managing safety manually isn’t just paper and ink, it’s time, labour, and risk.

Most companies spend 30–40% of their safety administration time chasing forms, tracking training, or preparing audits. And on average, they use over 100,000 sheets of paper per year, which adds up to significant expense and wasted hours.

Going digital with Wombat Safety Software eliminates those bottlenecks. Forms are completed on mobile devices, data syncs automatically, and reports are ready instantly. The result? Less admin, lower costs, and more time in the field.

3. Digital Safety Boosts Productivity on Every Site

When safety tasks are automated, your teams can focus on what matters — working safely and efficiently.

With Wombat, supervisors can complete inspections in real time, assign corrective actions instantly, and track status updates from anywhere. Field workers can submit hazard reports or near-misses directly from their phones, even offline.

It’s safety management that works as fast as your jobsite does.

4. Going Paperless Supports Sustainability Goals

More clients, especially in government and large industrial sectors, are factoring sustainability into their contractor evaluations.

By going paperless, companies reduce over 20,000 lbs of CO₂ emissions each year — the equivalent of saving 12 trees per company annually. For environmentally conscious clients, that matters.

Digital safety management doesn’t just modernize your workflow — it also supports your environmental and social responsibility goals.

5. Technology + Expertise = Smarter Safety

What makes Wombat unique is the partnership behind it.

Through Irwin’s Safety, every Wombat client gets not only the software but also hands-on support from safety professionals who help configure the system to fit your organization. That means your safety program isn’t just digital — it’s designed to work for your exact operations, from day one.

It’s a complete safety solution that combines technology and expertise for better compliance, productivity, and performance.

6. Year-End Offer — Save 10% Before December 31

For a limited time, Irwin’s Safety is offering 10% off your first-year subscription to Wombat Safety Software. The promotion runs until December 31, 2024, and includes setup and onboarding support.

Make 2025 the year your company goes fully digital — safer, faster, and smarter.