Global Safety Systems Pty Ltd

What Global Safety Systems Pty Ltd does

WHS Systems (legally Global Safety Systems Pty Ltd, ACN 625 139 479) is an Australian privately-held SaaS company that develops and sells Online WHS Systems, a cloud-based workplace health and safety (WHS) management platform built on ISO 45001 standards. The product is structured as a core system with six interconnected safety modules (Policy and Planning, Employee Management, Risk Management, Injury Management, Record Management, and Environmental Management) plus a System Management module, totaling over 70 functional modules. The platform's signature technical feature is QR-code-enabled worker accessibility that allows employees to complete safety forms, report hazards, and submit maintenance requests without username/password authentication, supported by a mobile app with offline capability. Hosting is delivered via an ISO 27001-accredited Australian Tier III data centre operated by Veeps, with the company claiming pricing at one-third to one-quarter of comparable products.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual SaaS subscriptions priced per employee (full-time, part-time, casual) and contractor, with a one-time implementation fee equal to 25% of the first year subscription. Optional revenue streams include on-site training ($675-$1,350 ex GST per session for up to 8 participants), SMS notifications, card printing, custom BI reports, and the premium Contractor Management Portal (CMP) add-on. Go-to-market combines direct sales with personalized demonstrations, a 7-day free trial, and a channel network of WHS/HR consultant agents earning commissions on subscriptions. Target customers span SMB through enterprise across verticals including aged care, construction, government (councils), manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, automotive dealerships, education, healthcare, and racing/sporting facilities. Named enterprise customers include Australian Turf Club (137 racecourses managed for four consecutive years), BMW Sydney, McCarroll's Automotive Group, Questacon, University of Southern Queensland, Finley Regional Care, Aspire Support Services, Brown Family Wine Group, and Whale Logistics.

The business operates with a small team (1-10 employees) and is privately held by stakeholders including CEO Michael Fulcher, Executive Director and Principal Stakeholder Michael Kotzmanek (Chartered Accountant with 45+ years experience), and Corporate Advisor Bob Taylor (45-year operating track record including Dymocks Group and the $380 million Taverner Hotel Group sale). No external institutional funding or M&A activity has been reported; the company has been organically grown over 19 years through client consultation. The company previously traded as Global Safety Systems and Online Compliance Systems and rebranded to WHS Systems (WHSS), with Online WHS Systems retained as the flagship product name.

Name

Global Safety Systems Pty Ltd

Legal name

WHS Systems Pty Limited

Website

https://whssystems.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WHS Systems is an Australian SaaS provider of a cloud-based workplace health and safety platform built on ISO 45001, featuring 70+ modules and QR code accessibility, serving hundreds of businesses across aged care, construction, government, manufacturing, and other industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription: Annual subscription-based pricing model for access to Online WHS Systems. Pricing is based on number of employees (full-time, part-time, and casual) and contractors. All clients receive full access to all modules with no hidden costs.
2. Implementation Services: One-time implementation fee of 25% of first year subscription price. Includes data upload, configuration, and training sessions via the Customer Success Team.
3. On-Site Training: Optional on-site training sessions at additional cost. Full-day training (9am-4pm) for up to 8 participants costs $1,350 ex GST. Half-day training (4.5 hours) costs $675 ex GST. Additional travel charges apply.
4. Additional Services: Additional costs include SMS notifications, Card Printing, and Custom BI reports. Optional Premium Contractor Module (Contractor Management Portal) priced separately from Standard Contractor Register.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Global Safety Systems Pty Ltd sells Online WHS Systems, a cloud-based workplace health and safety management platform sold on annual per-employee subscription. The platform provides QR-code-enabled safety reporting, automated compliance alerts, training and qualification tracking, multi-site management, contractor management and over 70 functional modules covering ISO 45001-aligned WHS requirements for Australian businesses.

Product overview

Global Safety Systems Pty Ltd (trading as WHS Systems) offers Online WHS Systems, a cloud-based workplace health and safety management platform built on ISO 45001 standards. The platform follows a platform-plus-modules architecture with a core system and six interconnected safety modules (Policy and Planning, Employee Management, Risk Management, Injury Management, Record Management, and Environmental Management) plus an Administration/System Management module. The system provides over 70 functional modules working together, QR code-enabled safety reporting, automated alerts and reminders, training needs analysis, and contractor management capabilities. Additional offerings include an optional Contractor Management Portal (CMP) premium add-on, implementation and onboarding services, on-site training courses, and an agent partnership program for WHS/HR/Business professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce time and overheads spent on WHS by up to 50%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SafetyCulture: Australian-headquartered WHS / EHS SaaS platform founded around the same era, with overlapping verticals (construction, manufacturing, hospitality) and similar QR-code-driven inspection workflows. Most direct competitor in the Australian mid-market.
• Sitemate: Australian SaaS company offering safety, quality, and project-management tools (e.g., SafetyCloud) targeted at construction and field-services contractors — directly overlapping with WHS Systems' construction and contractor-management use cases.

Broad incumbents

• VelocityEHS: Established North American EHS software suite covering safety, incident, and compliance management. Competes for the same enterprise WHS budget but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Intelex Technologies: Mature EHSQ (Environment, Health, Safety, Quality) platform serving large enterprises globally. Comparable product category (WHS management, compliance, training) but typically sold into Fortune 1000 buyers at higher price points.
• Gensuite: Cloud EHS and sustainability software with modules for audits, incidents, and contractor management — directly comparable in product surface area, though typically deployed at larger enterprise customers.
• Procore: Construction management platform that has expanded into safety/quality workflows. Competes with WHS Systems for the construction-vertical safety budget and brings a far larger customer base and capital backing.
• Cority: Enterprise EHS cloud platform with incident, risk, and compliance modules overlapping with WHS Systems' modules. Targets large multi-site organizations with deeper integration and analytics capabilities.

Emerging players

• SafetyTek: WHS / safety management SaaS targeting small and mid-market employers with similar module-based compliance functionality. Closer to WHS Systems on price point and target customer size than enterprise incumbents.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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