Black & McDonald


Empowering workers and improving safety with EcoOnline’s EHS software
EcoOnline’s EHS solutions are helping Black & McDonald keep their people safe and engaged, anywhere.
Black & McDonald is a multi-trade service provider offering construction, facilities management, and technical solutions to clients across government, institutional, and industrial sectors. With over 100 years of experience, they’ve grown from a small electrical contractor in 1921 to a renowned organization with more than 6,500 employees in 40+ offices across North America.
Safety and environmental are core values at Black & McDonald, they aim for zero incidents, believing every incident is preventable. Commitmented to health, safety, and sustainability Black & McDonald have earned numerous awards including Canada’s Safest Utilities and Electrical Employer at the 2023 Canada’s Safest Employers Awards. Black & McDonald is one of North America’s most respected service providers and their focus on safety led Black & McDonald to EcoOnline’s powerful EHS Software.
The mission
Black & McDonald employees were burdened by extensive paperwork and manual processes. It was difficult for workers to find the safety info they needed.
The solution
EcoOnline enabled Black & McDonald to consolidate crucial health and safety information into one streamlined, easily accessible solution.
The impact
This solution saved time and resources, while improving safety experiences for field operators and management.
“In terms of the operators that are using the product in the field, for them, it’s no longer chasing the paperwork, it’s no longer ordering the booklets– the information, the technology is at their fingertips.”

Anthony Di Gianni
Vice President, Health, Safety & Environment


Tailored support to help teams perform at their best
EcoOnline simplifies software rollouts, helping to find the solution that best fits your needs. Guiding you through decision-making, customisation, implementation and training. Our dedicated team ensures exceptional service for your success.
“Black & McDonald chose EcoOnline as their safety solution provider, really we did our due diligence in the beginning– this goes back about five years ago– and number one the customer service, the customer representation from EcoOnline was excellent,” says Anthony Di Gianni, Black & McDonald’s Vice President, Health, Safety & Environment. “They were able to really check off the majority of our needs in looking for a safety solution.”
Convenience and accessibility, wherever you are
EcoOnline’s EHS software removes manual paper-based processes, giving workers access to on-the-go safety materials. By reducing reliance on physical copies, safety management is streamlined and employers can ensure that crucial information is always available and up-to-date for all workers.
Faster and easier incident reporting for a quicker response
Give workers the right information, when they need it most. Delays in reporting incidents leads to an ineffective system with incomplete information. EcoOnline’s seamless EHS software enables real-time reporting helping to capture, manage, and investigate accidents quickly. This preserves critical details and enables heightened efficiencies for response to incidents, improving safety outcomes across the board.
“It’s allowed (workers) to have more access to our safety program, versus having to print something and leave something in the site trailer. It’s on their phone, it’s on demand so it’s been a big help.” – Daniel Ransom, Corporate Health and Safety Manager, Black & McDonald
A user-friendly interface for greater employee engagement
An empowered workforce is an engaged workforce. EcoOnline’s intuitive solution simplifies safety management for frontline workers and eliminates complex training and confusion. Users become proficient quickly.
With a simple design and mobile access, employees can actively participate in their own safety, without any headaches. This straightforward approach fosters greater engagement, allowing workers to take a hands-on role in managing safety, both individually and as part of a team.
“The feedback that I’ve received from frontline workers about using EcoOnline’s software is that it’s just easy to use and it is not cumbersome. The minute you go into it, you can find what you’re looking for. There isn’t a steep learning curve and it works in all places.” –Taylor Donaldson, Health Safety Environment Advisor, Black & McDonald.
Uncover how EcoOnline can transform your safety operations
EcoOnline’s powerful EHS software helps organizations like Black & McDonald simplify safety management and improve efficiency. By consolidating safety information into one accessible place, manual processes are eradicated and accessibility for workers in the field is improved. Our EHS software has won numerous awards, including the 2023 Capterra Awards for Best Value and Best Ease of Use and the 2023 GetApp Award for Best Functionality & Features.
We are proud to support Black & McDonald and their achievements. They continue to lead the way in safety management and are committed to excellence.
Don’t miss your opportunity to join leading companies like Black & McDonald and streamline your safety processes with EcoOnline. Contact us today and let us help you find the ideal fit for your safety management requirements.