July's Safety Champion

G F Tomlinson is a family-run construction firm that has grown to become one of the Midlands most respected and recognised brands in the industry sector for over 130 years.

Known for their quality and professionalism, they’ve always put their people and their safety first.

They’ve been using Work Wallet for over five years, but recent leadership from Mark Houldsworth and Dean Watkin has truly taken things to the next level. Their drive and focus have propelled the platform’s impact across the business, achieving outstanding results.

The business has transformed how they manage health and safety, making it easier, more consistent, and more effective.

That’s why we’re naming them Work Wallet Safety Champions.

What needed to change

G F Tomlinson had strong standards, but they were being held back by old systems:

• Too much time spent on paperwork
• Spreadsheets created confusion and delays
• No joined-up view of permits, audits, or inductions
• Site teams didn’t have the right tools

They needed a system that could keep up with growing project demands, reduce admin, and improve visibility across all sites.

Getting started with Work Wallet

They began small, rolling out our Contractor Gateway on two sites; Stephenson Memorial Hall and Burleyfields Primary School.

With quick results and positive feedback, it soon expanded to include:

• Permit to Work
• Site Inductions
• Safety Briefings
• Risk Assessments
• Audits

Now, contractors upload CSCS cards, complete inductions and tests before arriving on site.

The process is faster, clearer, and better for everyone.

Powered by people

G F Tomlinson’s success isn’t just about the platform; it’s about people.

Dean and Mark didn’t just implement a system, they championed a smarter, more connected safety culture:

• Led the rollout personally with in-field and remote support
• Engaged teams early and made the process intuitive
• Saw the platform not as a replacement, but as an enabler

 

Why they’re a Safety Champion

G F Tomlinson really captures what it means to be a Work Wallet Safety Champion:

• A clear commitment to improving safety outcomes
• Empowered leadership from Dean and Mark
• A collaborative rollout with tangible impact across every site
• A vision for long-term change, backed by data and culture

When forward-thinking teams meet the right platform, transformation happens.

Results that speak for themselves

Efficiency Gains

• 655 permits completed, including high-risk assessments (hot works, confined spaces, ladders)
• 185 audits completed, including 100+ weekly inspections
• 1–2 hours saved per site, per day

Compliance & Control

• 100% compliance on sign-ins, inductions, and training records
• 80% permit compliance, steadily rising as adoption deepens

Stronger Safety Culture

• Improved clarity and trust for contractors
• Positive feedback from site teams: “clearer, faster, simpler”
• Seen as more user-friendly and better supported than other systems

“We spoke to other platforms, but nothing came close to the ease of use and support we got from Work Wallet.

The implementation was simple - and the difference it’s made on site has been huge.”

- Mark Houldsworth, HSE Advisor, G F Tomlinson

What’s next

Work Wallet is now live across all G F Tomlinson projects. Contractor Gateway is active on 30% of sites, with more to follow.

Dean and Mark continue to support rollout and improvement, building stronger, safer processes across every part of their operations.

Congratulations to G F Tomlinson!

An honest model of how people + platform = safer, smarter sites.

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