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Irwin’s Safety supports organizations in Yellowknife and throughout the Northwest Territories with safety services designed to protect workers, meet regulatory requirements, and maintain efficient operations in challenging northern environments.
From mining and exploration to construction and government projects, we provide the resources, expertise, and equipment access needed to help businesses manage risk and improve workplace safety. Our solutions are adaptable to remote and seasonal operations, ensuring that safety remains a priority no matter the conditions.
With over 15 years of experience serving industrial clients across Canada, Irwin’s Safety brings proven safety practices and industry knowledge to help Yellowknife businesses create safer, more compliant worksites.
Industrial shutdowns in mining, power generation, and large-scale maintenance projects require careful planning and precise execution, especially in northern environments where weather and logistics can add complexity. Irwin’s Safety provides turnaround support in Yellowknife and across the Northwest Territories to help organizations complete these projects safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations.
We work with clients to develop realistic shutdown schedules, identify potential hazards, and ensure that safety measures are in place before work begins. Our experience spans multiple industries, allowing us to anticipate challenges and help prevent delays.
Our turnaround services include:
• Hazard identification and risk assessment
• Creation of safe work procedures
• Recommendations for training and hazard awareness
• Guidance on selecting and using appropriate safety equipment
Through our established supplier network, we can help coordinate the rental of key turnaround equipment, from scaffolding and generators to fall protection systems and gas detection devices, ensuring the right tools are available when needed.
With over 15 years of experience across Canada’s industrial sectors, Irwin’s Safety brings the knowledge, planning support, and resources needed to keep Yellowknife turnarounds on schedule, within budget, and above all, safe.
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) is essential to protecting workers, maintaining compliance, and building a strong safety culture, especially in the challenging and diverse work environments of the Northwest Territories. Irwin’s Safety offers OHS consulting services in Yellowknife to help organizations identify risks, strengthen programs, and meet regulatory requirements.
We work with businesses in mining, construction, government, and other sectors to review existing safety systems and implement practical, effective improvements. Services can include:
• Development and updating of OHS policies and manuals
• Hazard identification and workplace risk assessments
• Safety audits and compliance checks
• Recommendations for safe work procedures and training
• Strategies to foster a proactive, safety-first culture
Yellowknife’s industries face unique hazards, from remote-site operations to extreme climate conditions. We help address challenges such as:
• Confined space entry and high-angle work
• Heavy equipment operation and traffic management
• Noise exposure and manual handling risks
• Electrical hazards and machinery safeguarding
With more than 15 years of experience in Canada’s industrial safety sector, Irwin’s Safety delivers tailored consulting solutions to help Yellowknife organizations reduce incidents, improve compliance, and protect their most valuable asset, their people.
Mining is one of the Northwest Territories’ most important industries, and one of the most demanding when it comes to safety and operational planning. Irwin’s Safety provides mining support services in Yellowknife to help operations protect workers, meet regulatory requirements, and maintain productivity in challenging northern conditions.
We assist mining companies throughout the life cycle of a project, from exploration to production, by offering:
• Safety program development and compliance reviews
• Site-specific hazard assessments and risk management strategies
• Turnaround and shutdown planning support
• Rescue labour planning for high-angle and confined space scenarios
• Coordination of safety equipment rentals and inspections
Our mining support services help address key risks in the industry, including:
• Confined space hazards in processing plants and underground areas
• Heavy equipment operation and traffic management
• Fall protection for work at height
• Electrical and mechanical equipment safety
• Noise and dust exposure control
With more than 15 years of experience in industrial safety, Irwin’s Safety brings proven solutions to support safe, compliant mining operations in Yellowknife and throughout the Northwest Territories.
