What Kaizen Safety Group does

Kaizen Safety Group Inc. is an Alberta-based industrial safety services company founded in 2020 by three industry veterans — Mark Brown, Grant Kelly, and Phil McGeough — who collectively hold approximately 93 years of combined experience in oil, gas, and industrial safety operations, including overseas assignments at Murphy Oil (Malaysia) and Niko Resources (Bangladesh). The firm delivers four integrated service lines — HSE Advisory, HSE Consultation, Respiratory Protection, and Industrial Rescue — supported by safety-culture modules (consultation, courses, coaching) and proprietary training in its Leadership for Operational Excellence methodology, which all deployed personnel must complete before client assignment.

The technical stack is equipment-heavy rather than software-led: a custom mobile Respiratory Protection Unit (10× 450 cf cylinders, Scott SCBA/SABA breathing apparatus, OTIS 32-channel gas detection with 8 km line of sight, MSA Altair portable detectors), MSA and Scott rescue equipment, and confined-space packages available for rental or bundled with staffed personnel. Vendor relationships span 3M Scott, MSA Safety, and OTIS Instruments. The company also offers equipment maintenance and repairs across multiple OEM lines. Customer concentration sits in pipeline construction and tie-ins, oil & gas exploration and production, facility and tank construction, well abandonments and reclamation, mining and quarrying, renewable energy, and Indigenous communities — with named enterprise references including Surerus Murphy, Waschuk Pipeline Construction, and Murphy Oil.

The business is services-led: revenue is generated through professional service fees for safety professional placements (short, medium, or full-time), equipment rentals, and consulting engagements, with all pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales through phone (1-866-KAIZENSAFETY), email, and web quote requests, with regional delivery from offices in Airdrie (headquarters) and Red Deer County and a planned Grande Prairie location. The company is privately held by its three founders, with no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds, and supports a corporate social responsibility program (Kaizen Cares) that committed 1% of 2022 revenue to the Canadian Cancer Society alongside local community and employee wellness initiatives.

Name

Kaizen Safety Group

Legal name

Kaizen Safety Group Inc.

Website

https://kaizensafety.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kaizen Safety Group is a privately held Alberta-based industrial safety services firm delivering HSE staffing, respiratory protection, respiratory and rescue equipment rentals, and safety-culture training to enterprise clients in oil and gas, pipeline construction, mining, renewable energy, and Indigenous communities across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Safety Services

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Compliance, Risk & EHS Management (BPABAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security, Safety & Fire/Life Safety Management (BPABAAAE), Air Quality & Emissions Management (BPAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Industrial safety services
• HSE consulting
• Respiratory protection
• Industrial rescue services
• Safety personnel staffing

Headquarters

HQ city

Airdrie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Safety Professional Staffing: Placement of HSE advisors, coordinators, safety watches, and consultants for short, medium, or full-time assignments. Revenue generated through professional service fees based on duration and seniority of personnel.
2. Safety Equipment Rentals: Rental of respiratory protection equipment, air trailers, gas detection systems, rescue equipment, and confined space packages. Equipment available as standalone rentals or bundled with personnel.
3. HSE Advisory and Consultation: Recruitment and placement of OH&S consultants, CRSPs, HSE coordinators and safety advisors. Includes development of health and safety management systems, policies, procedures, and ongoing program management.
4. Training and Coaching Programs: Safety culture workshops, leadership programs, and technical training courses. Includes emergency response planning, incident investigation, and environmental remediation workshops.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kaizen Safety Group provides HSE staffing, respiratory protection, industrial rescue, safety culture consulting, and safety equipment rentals for hazardous industrial environments. Services include placement of safety advisors, COORDINATORS, and consultants, along with rental of breathing air equipment, gas detection systems, and rescue gear for short, medium, or full-term engagements. The company serves oil and gas, pipeline construction, mining, renewable energy, and Indigenous community clients primarily across Alberta, Canada.

Product overview

Kaizen Safety Group operates as a comprehensive industrial safety services provider offering a portfolio of integrated services and equipment solutions. The core offering consists of four main service pillars: HSE Advisory (recruitment and placement of safety professionals), HSE Consultation (emergency response planning, program development, and audits), Respiratory Protection (safety personnel and equipment including mobile units, breathing apparatus, and gas detection), and Industrial Rescue (confined space, high angle, and remote rescue services). These services are supported by Safety Culture programs including Consultation, Courses, and Coaching modules. The company also provides Staffing & Recruiting, Equipment Rentals, and Maintenance & Repairs for respiratory and rescue equipment. Equipment products include the Respiratory Protection Unit (custom mobile air unit), Scott SCBA/SABA breathing apparatus, OTIS Gas Detection System, and MSA Altair gas detectors. All team members complete the Leadership for Operational Excellence training program. The company serves diverse sectors including pipeline construction, oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, and Indigenous communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HSE Advisory Recruitment and placement of OH&S consultants, CRSPs, HSE coordinators, and safety advisors for organizations. Includes development of health and safety management systems, policies, procedures, and site safety inspections.
• HSE Consultation Professional safety consultation including emergency response planning, health and safety program development, safety management audits, incident investigations, and environmental remediation workshops for industrial clients.
• Respiratory Protection Services Respiratory safety personnel and equipment including H2S safety supervision, confined space monitoring, hazardous gas monitoring, spark watch supervision, equipment rentals, and custom equipment fabrication.
• Industrial Rescue Industrial rescue services including confined space rescue, high angle rescue, and remote industrial rescue with trained personnel and industry-leading equipment for hazardous environments and challenging terrain.
• Staffing & Recruiting Safety personnel staffing and recruiting services placing qualified safety professionals (HSE advisors, coordinators, safety watches, consultants) in short, medium, or full-time positions for industrial projects.
• Safety Equipment Rentals Rental of industrial safety and respiratory protection equipment including air trailers, breathing apparatus, gas detection systems, rescue equipment, and confined space packages for short or extended deployments.
• Safety Culture Consultation Safety culture consultation services helping organizations develop and improve workplace safety culture and operational excellence programs, including leadership development and positive safety culture implementation.
• Safety Training Courses Safety training courses and educational programs developing employee safety competencies and leadership skills, including emergency response planning, incident investigation, and environmental remediation workshops.
• Safety Culture Coaching One-on-one coaching and mentorship programs including Leadership for Operational Excellence workshops and soft skills development customized to client needs for safety culture improvement.
• Indigenous Community Services Specialized services for Indigenous communities including emergency response planning, safety culture workshops, leadership programs, employment opportunities, and business affiliate access in partnership with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
• Maintenance & Repairs Equipment maintenance and repair services for MSA, BW Honeywell, Gas Clip, OTIS Gas Detection, Scott, MSA SCBA/SABA, and JORDAIR certified air compressors used in industrial safety operations.

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Canadian Cancer SocietyminorOthers · 1 January 2022National charity partner. Kaizen Safety Group commits 1% of all revenue generated in 2022 to the Canadian Cancer Society to support the fight against cancer and affected families.
• Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaizen Safety Group is a proud member and supporter of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. The partnership focuses on building genuine community relationships with Indigenous communities, providing training, mentoring, employment opportunities, and joint business opportunities.
• Medicine River Wildlife CentreminorOthersLocal charity partner in Central Alberta. A wildlife hospital and education centre that has operated since 1984. Kaizen Cares supports through donations, volunteer work, and promoting the organization on social media. Partnership also includes interim worker programs for community youth.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dräger: Global manufacturer of respiratory protection, gas detection, and safety solutions. Competes in the same equipment categories Kaizen deploys but at the OEM level rather than as an integrated service provider.
• Acklands-Grainger: Major Canadian industrial safety equipment distributor and service provider. Significantly larger scale and broader catalog than Kaizen, with overlapping categories in respiratory protection, gas detection, and safety supplies.
• MSA Safety: Global manufacturer of safety equipment including SCBA, gas detection, and respiratory protection. Kaizen is both a customer and operational peer through equipment-driven service delivery, but MSA operates at vastly greater scale and scope.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Global safety products and gas detection manufacturer serving industrial and energy customers. Comparable equipment categories (portable gas detection, respiratory protection) and an overlapping enterprise customer base.
• 3M Safety: Global industrial safety products manufacturer whose Scott brand supplies Kaizen's SCBA and SABA fleet. Operates as an upstream equipment supplier and broad incumbent in personal protective equipment.

Direct peers

• HSE Integrated: Industrial HSE services provider offering safety staffing, respiratory protection, and confined space management to oil & gas operators. Similar blend of personnel placement and equipment-based service delivery in the same Canadian energy customer base.
• Total Safety: U.S. and Canada-based provider of industrial safety services including HSE staffing, gas detection, respiratory protection, and rescue. Operates an integrated model combining personnel, equipment, and monitoring, directly comparable to Kaizen's four-pillar service structure.
• Velocity Group: North American provider of HSE consulting, safety staffing, and industrial hygiene services to energy and industrial clients. Comparable professional services model with similar emphasis on compliance-driven engagements.
• Levitt-Safety: Canadian industrial safety services and equipment company offering respiratory protection, gas detection, fall protection, and training across multiple provinces. Overlapping service portfolio and Canadian geographic footprint make it a direct competitor.
• Brock Canada: Canada-focused industrial safety, rescue, and HSE staffing provider serving oil & gas, mining, and construction. Comparable service mix including confined space rescue, safety watches, and equipment rentals with a similar target customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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