Industrial Safety Trainers

What Industrial Safety Trainers does

Industrial Safety Trainers Inc. (also operating as "IST" and branded "The Safety Bus") is a Barrie, Ontario-based occupational health and safety training and consulting provider serving Ontario employers across construction, manufacturing, food and beverage, retail, municipal government, and education. Established in 1994 and now operating as part of the SafetyCo Partners network, the company delivers a catalogue of 35+ accredited courses spanning Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) certification, Working at Heights, Fall Protection, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, Crane and Rigging, Forklift, First Aid/CPR/AED, Spill Response, Confined Space, WHMIS, and Train-the-Trainer programs.

The company's core technology is its discussion-led training methodology, executed by certified instructors and delivered through four channels: public classroom sessions at eight Ontario training centres (Barrie, Oakville, Sault Ste Marie, Vaughan, London, Ottawa, Waterloo), remote distance learning, self-paced online eLearning, and customized private on-site delivery. Curriculum is accredited by the Ontario Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) and the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), enabling the company to issue legally recognized certifications required under Ontario occupational health and safety law. Refresher and recertification cycles create mandated recurring demand.

The business is a fee-for-service professional services model. Pricing is course-specific, quote-based for private on-site contracts, and not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition is sales-led and relationship-driven, supported by account managers who manage renewals and legislative-triggered re-training, augmented by organic digital presence and Google/social proof. The company serves 3,000+ clients annually and trains 70,000+ individuals per year across enterprise, mid-market, and SMB segments, backed by endorsements from over 1,600 companies and 500+ Google reviews.

Name

Industrial Safety Trainers

Legal name

Industrial Safety Trainers Inc.

Website

https://thesafetybus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Industrial Safety Trainers is an Ontario-based, CPO- and TSSA-accredited safety training provider delivering 35+ occupational health and safety courses via classroom, online, and on-site formats to 3,000+ businesses annually. It operates eight Ontario training academies under the SafetyCo Partners network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Occupational safety training
• Workplace safety courses
• JHSC certification
• Forklift operator training
• Fall protection training

Headquarters

HQ city

Barrie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety Training Courses: The primary revenue stream is fee-for-service safety training courses delivered in various formats (public classroom, distance learning, online eLearning, private on-site). Courses cover JHSC certification, Working at Heights, Forklift, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, Fall Protection, Crane & Rigging, Emergency Preparation, and more. Pricing is course-specific and likely per-participant, with recurring revenue from certification renewals and refresher courses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Industrial Safety Trainers delivers accredited occupational health and safety training courses to Ontario workplaces. Its portfolio of 35+ courses spans Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) certification, Working at Heights, Forklift, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, Cranes & Rigging, Fall Protection, Emergency Preparation (First Aid/CPR/AED, Spill Response, Confined Space, WHMIS), and Train-the-Trainer programs. Courses are CPO and TSSA accredited and delivered across four formats: public classroom at 8 Ontario training centres, distance learning, online eLearning, and private on-site sessions.

Product overview

Industrial Safety Trainers operates as a safety training course provider offering a portfolio of 35+ instructor-led courses organized into six main course categories: Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC Part 1, Part 2, and Refresher), Working At Heights & Fall Protection, Platforms & Lifting Devices (Mobile Elevating Work Platform, Cranes & Rigging, Forklifts, Pallet Walkie), Forklift & Material Handling, Train the Trainer programs, and Emergency Preparation (First Aid/CPR/AED, Spill Response, Confined Space, WHMIS). The company provides these courses through four delivery formats: Public Classroom (in-person at training centers), Distance Learning (virtual instructor-led), Online ELearning (self-paced web-based), and On-site Private Training (customized workplace delivery). The course portfolio is distributed as individual products that clients can purchase independently or bundle, with Train the Trainer programs serving as an add-on enabling organizations to develop internal training capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JHSC Part 1 Certification Joint Health and Safety Committee Part 1 Certification training establishing the knowledge needed to lead internal health and safety committees committed to upholding company policies and procedures, for Ontario workplaces required to maintain JHSCs.
• JHSC Part 2 Certification Joint Health and Safety Committee Part 2 Certification training for committee members to develop practical skills in hazard identification and workplace safety leadership.
• JHSC Refresher Certification Refresher course for existing JHSC certified members to maintain their credentials and stay current with legislative requirements.
• Working At Heights Training Mandatory Ontario safety training focused on creating a safe environment for working at heights and avoiding fall risks through proactive safety protocols.
• Industrial Fall Protection Training Comprehensive fall protection training covering equipment selection, inspection, and proper usage to prevent workplace falls.
• Mobile Elevating Work Platform Training Training for operators of mobile elevating work platforms (aerial work platforms, scissor lifts) ensuring proper operation and safety compliance.
• Cranes & Rigging Training Safety training for crane operators and riggers covering equipment operation, load calculations, and safe rigging practices.
• Forklift Training Certification training for forklift operators including counterbalance and rough terrain forklifts for safe material handling.
• Pallet Walkie Training Training for operators of walkie pallet jacks covering safe handling procedures for warehouse operations.
• Propane Cylinder Exchange Training Safety training for personnel handling propane cylinder exchanges in commercial and industrial settings.
• First Aid & CPR + AED Training Emergency response training covering first aid procedures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) usage.
• Spill Response Training Training for responding to hazardous material spills including containment, cleanup procedures, and safety protocols.
• Confined Space Entrant & Rescue Training Comprehensive training for workers entering confined spaces and rescue procedures for emergency situations.
• WHMIS Training Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training covering proper handling, labeling, and safety data sheet comprehension for hazardous materials.
• Train the Trainer Programs Train-the-trainer certification courses including Forklift Safety, Crane & Rigging Safety, Working At Heights Safety, and Fall Arrest & Fall Protection enabling organizations to develop internal training capabilities.
• Public Classroom Training In-person instructor-led training sessions conducted at training centre locations across Ontario (Barrie, Oakville, Sault Ste Marie, Vaughan, London, Ottawa, Waterloo) for individual and corporate enrollment.
• Distance Learning Courses Remote learning option allowing participants to complete safety training through virtual instructor-led sessions from any location.
• Online eLearning Courses Self-paced online safety training accessible through a web-based learning management system for flexible scheduling.
• On-Site Private Training Customized training delivered at client workplace locations with curriculum tailored to specific industry and operational requirements, coordinated by account managers for large organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70,000+ individuals trained annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SafetyCo PartnersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial Safety Trainers operates as part of SafetyCo Partners, a network of leading organizations in the safety industry with proven track records and deep field experience. The network operates together to offer fully integrated safety solutions, with each partner focusing on their area of expertise while sharing a commitment to workplace safety. SafetyCo is described as one of the largest training providers in Canada.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Red Cross (First Aid & Water Safety Programs): National First Aid and CPR/AED certification provider overlapping with IST's emergency-response courses, distinguished by much broader humanitarian scope and stronger consumer brand.
• St. John Ambulance Canada: National Canadian provider of First Aid, CPR and AED certification training that overlaps directly with IST's Emergency Preparation courses, but operates as a much broader charitable/incumbent brand.

Direct peers

• Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS): Ontario health and safety association offering accredited workplace safety training and consulting, serving similar employer clients across manufacturing, retail and services on the same regulatory framework.
• Public Services Health & Safety Association of Ontario (PSHSA): Ontario-designated health and safety training body for public-sector and healthcare employers, comparable in regulatory-accreditation-driven training delivery and Ontario geographic scope.
• Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA): Ontario-based association delivering mandated construction and industrial safety training (Working at Heights, Forklift, Crane & Rigging, Fall Protection), overlapping directly with IST's core catalog and accredited curriculum.

Regional players

• Energy Safety Canada: Canadian safety association for oil & gas, utilities and pipeline sectors offering accredited operator and safety training; similar accredited-training playbook, different industry and regional concentration.
• WorkSafeBC: British Columbia's provincial workplace safety body offering accredited OHS training, comparable in regulatory-accreditation training model but serving a different Western Canadian market.
• Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA): Alberta's provincial construction safety association delivering comparable Working at Heights, Forklift and equipment training under similar mandatory frameworks, but operating in a different geography.

Emerging players

• SafetySkills: Canada-based online workplace safety training platform that competes with IST's eLearning and distance-learning formats across courses like WHMIS, forklift awareness and supervisor training.

Others

• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): National OHS resource body that sets the standards and certifications many of IST's courses align with; not a direct training competitor but a closely related ecosystem participant shaping buyer requirements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thesafetybus
• Facebookfacebook.com/IndustrialSafetyTrainers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/industrial-safety-trainers-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/industrialsafetytrainers

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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