Purcell Enterprises is a safety and loss management consulting firm operating in both Canada and the United States. A recognized leader in the field, we have more than 20 years’ experience in industrial health and safety.
Purcell Enterprises encourages health and safety in all industries, through education, research and application. We offer safety audits and inspections, industry-specific training programs and consulting services to organize and improve your company’s health and safety policies and routines.
Clients include, metal fabricators, food processors, pipeline construction companies, manufacturers, oilfield workers, construction companies, trucking companies, school boards, municipalities, government organizations and more.
Seven Reasons for a Health and Safety Program
Health and Safety programs are important because they:
- Save Money: Health and safety programs save organizations from unnecessary litigation, fines and losses, both in terms of personnel and equipment. They positively impact the bottom line by increasing productivity, quality and safety. Employee morale is enhanced through the reduction of losses and waste.
- Exceed Legislative Requirements: Safety programs help organizations exceed the bare minimum required by legislation. They allow companies to meet accepted industry standards and government regulations, while also protecting them against litigation and fines.
- Enhance Morale: Organizations with integrated safety programs are safer, friendlier places to work. Morale is improved because workers know the company is dedicated to them and that employees actively care about one another.
- Meet Ethical Standards: At Purcell, we believe that we are our all responsible for looking out for one another. This is a golden rule practiced by most morally responsible and ethical individuals, organizations and governments. An organization with an integrated safety program proves by its actions that it is committed to doing the right thing for its employees.
- Meet Due Diligence Requirements: Safety programs ensure that organizations are doing what is reasonable and just to prevent incidents and losses. Due diligence cannot be parachuted in after the fact-it must be an integral part of an organization’s operations. It is often critical to a company’s survival because it is often the only defense in court and under Occupational Health and Safety law.
- Protect Directors, Senior Management and the Management team from being tried under the Criminal Code of Canada: According to Bill C-45, if a company’s management knowingly created an unsafe or hazardous environment, or circumvented known laws and someone is killed in the workplace, management can be tried for murder. Safety programs can provide critical proof that management has done everything it can to ensure a safe and good workplace.
- Cover all the Bases: Safety programs often prevent incidents from happening because they employ proven elements that may proactively protect against injuries and/or accidents.
Our Core Values
Client-Focused: We always strive to exceed client expectations by thoroughly understanding and appreciating the uniqueness of each client situation. This customized approach means that we are attuned to each client’s needs. Over our 20 years in business, we have learned how to focus on what every client wants and needs.
Professionalism: We provide the professional development, support and resources necessary to meet the present and future needs of clients. We are always flexible and adaptable. We have an unfailing commitment to excellence and thoroughly enjoy helping companies create safer environments for their people.
Integrity: Honesty and fairness are essential to the way we do business and how we interact with people. We do what we say we will and conduct ourselves in accordance with a strict code of ethics.
Results-Oriented: We focus on providing a tangible return on each client’s investment. Our work results in reduction of losses, enhanced employee morale, cost savings and improved quality of work life. We always strive to provide clients with a solid ROI (return on investment) often achieving superior results.
Mission Statement: To enhance health and safety across all industries, through education, research and implementation, in order to prevent incidents, meet legislative requirements and reduce related expenses. Purcell Enterprises behaves in a socially conscious manner, with integrity at all times. Our people are dedicated and knowledgeable professionals who continually exceed client expectations.
Vision Statement: Purcell Enterprises is a caring, responsible and innovative organization that makes a difference in people’s lives. By creating healthy, safe, responsible, caring and enjoyable work environments, we make a valuable contribution to society. We also improve productivity, health and safety, which lead to a better quality of life for the companies with whom we consult.
More About Who We Are
We Are A Unique Company In Partnership
Purcell Enterprises works in partnership with you to enhance your health and safety programs, so you can protect your employees. We believe in working together to make you stronger.
Why Did You Start Purcell Enterprises?
Barbara Seminuk started Purcell Enterprises to make a difference and build synergy with their clients. We provide excellent customer service in an industry where that is still lacking. We can help you save money, time, and understand what drives a good safety program, what is good management and what prevents litigation.
Who We Work With
We work with microbusinesses to large organizations that have thousands of employees. Most often our clients want to have an audit for three basic reasons: first, to make a difference; second, to avoid fines that can shut down the business; and third, because safety is good management.
Our Process
To start, we will come to your office and have a meeting with the management staff to discuss a schedule, the logistics, and what we are going to do for your company. We will also need to check documentation, observe the site, and interviewing a representative sample of employees. We will then perform the audit. After that, we will visit with your workers to find out if the program is getting into the field and if the management has any gaps in knowledge.
To finish up, we will have a preliminary close out meeting so you can know exactly what our findings are. The report that we provide is extremely extensive and will help you to create a plan which you can implement to enhance your health and safety management system.