1Life Workplace Safety Solutions

What 1Life Workplace Safety Solutions does

1Life Workplace Safety Solutions Ltd. (operating as 1Life Software) is a Winnipeg, Manitoba-based SaaS company founded in 2009 that provides an all-in-one workplace safety management platform to small and mid-market employers in safety-critical industries. The platform unifies document management, customizable smart forms with workflow routing, corrective action tracking, sub-contractor pre-qualification, scheduling, real-time analytics, and a training management system with over 30 pre-built interactive e-courses, delivered through a web application and native iOS/Android mobile apps with offline-first capability, GPS/time stamping, and digital signature capture. The product supports OSHA, ISO, and COR compliance frameworks and is offered in English, Spanish, and French.

The company sells through a four-tier subscription model priced per employee per month: a free tier (1-5 employees), Basic ($14/employee/month, minimum $140/month), Peace of Mind ($20/employee/month), and Freedom to Operate ($30/employee/month), each requiring annual commitment and supplemented by professional services for setup, optimization, and custom course development. Distribution combines a product-led growth motion (14-day free trial, self-serve sign-up), inside sales for paid tiers, and an Alliance Partner program with five industry associations (NRCA, CRCA, MCAC, madesafe, S2SA) that deliver preferred member pricing and co-branded resources.

The company is privately held and founder-led by CEO Theo Heineman (CRSP, CHSC), a credentialed safety professional with 15+ years of consulting experience. The company employs 11-50 people, serves "hundreds of businesses" primarily across Canada with growing U.S. exposure through the NRCA partnership, and targets verticals including construction and skilled trades (its primary segment), manufacturing and industrial, utilities and infrastructure, healthcare, and aerospace/defense. No institutional funding has been disclosed.

Name

1Life Workplace Safety Solutions

Legal name

1Life Workplace Safety Solutions Ltd.

Website

https://1lifesoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

1Life Workplace Safety Solutions (1Life Software) is a Winnipeg-based SaaS provider of all-in-one workplace safety management and training software for SMB and mid-market employers in construction, manufacturing, utilities, healthcare, and aerospace, delivered via web and mobile with tiered per-employee subscriptions and channel partnerships with five industry associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Licensing (Per Employee): Tiered subscription model billed per employee per month with annual or monthly billing options. Four tiers: Free (1-5 employees), Basic ($14/employee/month), Peace of Mind ($20/employee/month), and Freedom to Operate ($30/employee/month). All tiers above Free require annual commitment billed monthly. Revenue scales with customer headcount and tier adoption.
2. Professional Services: Setup, optimization, and training services offered at additional cost. Custom course development and onboarding customization available. Channel partners receive member discounts on professional services (10-20% savings).
3. Training Content Licensing: Access to 30+ pre-built high-impact e-training courses included in higher tiers. Custom course development and branding services available. Young Worker Safety course offered free for ages 15-24.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

1Life provides a cloud-based workplace safety management SaaS platform that consolidates document management, customizable smart forms with workflow routing, training management (with 30+ pre-built e-training courses), corrective action tracking, sub-contractor pre-qualification, scheduling, and real-time KPI analytics into a single mobile-accessible system. Sold on a per-employee tiered subscription (Free, Basic $14, Peace of Mind $20, Freedom to Operate $30 per employee/month), it targets SMBs through mid-market companies in safety-critical industries such as construction, manufacturing, utilities, healthcare, and aerospace.

Product overview

1Life Workplace Safety Solutions offers an all-in-one safety management platform consisting of two core products: the 1Life Safety Management Software (for comprehensive workplace safety including document management, forms, scheduling, corrective actions, and real-time monitoring) and the 1Life Safety Training Software (for creating, assigning, and tracking employee training with 30+ ready-made courses). These are delivered via a web platform, mobile app (2.0), and specialized portals for contractors and training academies. The software supports multiple industries and includes modules for sub-contractor management, incident reporting, WHMIS compliance, and COR audit preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1Life Safety Management Software The core workplace safety management platform for organizations to manage people, documents, forms, training, scheduling, corrective actions, sub-contractor compliance, and OSHA/ISO/COR audit preparation with mobile (web and native iOS/Android), offline capability, GPS tracking, and real-time monitoring.
• 1Life Safety Training Software A comprehensive training module with 30+ ready-made e-courses, an interactive course builder with video and game-format lessons, quiz and certificate generation, and training plan management with certification tracking and expiry management.
• Free Safety Management Software An introductory free tier of the safety management platform for 1–5 employees, providing basic tools for document management, scheduling, training course builder, resources and templates, and sub-contractor management.
• 1Life Platform (Web Application) The primary web-based SaaS access point providing unified access to all 1Life safety management and training features for administrators and users.
• 1Life Contractor Portal Dedicated portal for contractors to manage their own safety compliance, orientation, and documentation as part of 1Life's sub-contractor management workflow.
• 1Life Academy Training academy portal providing access to 1Life's online e-training courses, interactive learning content, quizzes, and certification.
• 1Life Mobile App 2.0 Native iOS/Android mobile application version 2.0 with multi-language support (Spanish and French), new form question types, corrective action management, mass document export, custom employee profile fields, and improved offline-first synchronization with synchronization history reports.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces administrative time and costs by at least 50%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNRCA has partnered with 1Life Software to deliver a comprehensive safety management solution to all NRCA members. The goal is to make a lasting impact in the roofing industry by reducing work-related injuries. Exclusive NRCA member benefits include preferred pricing with substantial savings, free onboarding ($600 value), and free access to NRCA/1Life Safety Excellence Resources.
• CRCA (Canadian Roofing Contractors Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCRCA has partnered with 1Life Software to deliver a comprehensive safety management solution to all CRCA members through the ROI Safety Program. Goal is to reduce frequency and severity of work-related injuries in the roofing industry. Exclusive CRCA member benefits include 15% member savings and free access to CRCA/1Life Software ROI Safety Resources.
• MCAC (Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMCAC is pleased to partner with 1Life Safety Software as part of the MCAC Safety Advantage Program. Members gain access to comprehensive safety management solution for managing workplace safety risk. Exclusive MCAC member benefits include special member pricing and packaging, free access to MCAC/1Life Safety Advantage Resources.
• madesafecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMade Safe is pleased to partner with 1Life Safety Software to provide members with a comprehensive safety management solution that makes achieving and maintaining Safe Work Certification simpler and easier. Exclusive Made Safe member benefits include 10% member savings on 1Life subscriptions, 15% savings on Setup & Optimization support, and 20% savings on Course Customization.
• S2SA (Sales and Service Safety Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerS2SA is proud to announce a strategic partnership with 1Life Safety Software aligning with commitment to deliver exceptional health and safety support to members. S2SA Members gain access to a powerful all-in-one safety management platform for Safe Work Certification. Exclusive S2SA member benefits include 10% Member Savings on 1Life subscriptions and 20% Member Savings on Course Customization.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SafetyCulture: Global mobile-first workplace safety, inspection, and checklist platform (iAuditor) serving SMB through enterprise across construction, manufacturing, and other safety-critical industries. Closest direct competitor to 1Life in mobile inspection forms and safety workflows.
• Gensuite: Cloud-based EHS and sustainability management software for SMB through enterprise across multiple industries. Comparable in subscription delivery, vertical breadth, and module coverage (training, incidents, audits, compliance).
• Cority: Toronto-based EHS SaaS platform serving mid-market and enterprise customers across multiple industries. Comparable in target customers (safety/quality professionals), vertical breadth, and Canada presence, though typically at a larger scale than 1Life.
• ComplianceQuest: Cloud-native EHS and Quality Management platform built on Salesforce, serving mid-market and enterprise manufacturers. Comparable in compliance, training, and audit functionality though with a heavier enterprise tilt.
• Intelex Technologies: Toronto-based EHSQ (Environment, Health, Safety, Quality) platform, now owned by Procore. Comparable as a Canadian-headquartered EHS SaaS serving similar industries with overlapping product capabilities.
• SiteDocs: Construction-specific safety documentation, inspection, and training platform used by contractors on job sites. Closely comparable in mobile-first design, construction vertical focus, and field-safety workflows.
• SafetyTek: Canadian workplace safety management software targeting construction and industrial SMBs. Comparable in geographic focus (Canada), target verticals, and core safety-management functionality.
• EHS Insight: Cloud-based EHS management software serving SMB and mid-market companies with modules for incident management, training, audits, and compliance. Closely comparable in customer size segment, subscription model, and emphasis on usability.
• Vector EHS (Ideagen): EHS software suite (formerly Vector EHS) now part of Ideagen, serving mid-market and enterprise with safety, incident, and compliance modules. Comparable in core EHS functionality and customer base, though typically at larger deal sizes.

Broad incumbents

• Procore: Public construction management platform with embedded safety, quality, and workforce modules (including Intelex). Comparable as a destination for construction safety workflows, but competes from a much broader portfolio rather than safety specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1LifeWSS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1lifesoftware
• Instagraminstagram.com/1lifesoftware

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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