Arnold Lucena

Dedicated and results-driven Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Practitioner with over 8 years of experience in the construction industry. Adept at identifying and mitigating risks to ensure compliance with OSH Standards, D.O 13, R.A 11058 regulations and industry best practices. Skilled in conducting safety audits, developing safety programs, and providing safety training to workers at all levels.

Proven track record of reducing workplace incidents and enhancing safety culture through proactive hazard assessments, effective communication, and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong knowledge of construction safety standards, regulations, and protocols with a commitment to fostering a safe, productive, and legally compliant work environment.

ES Superintendent - MAKATI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - South Luzon Projects: Calamba and Santa Rosa Laguna, 2/F MDC Corporate Center, Radian Street, Arca South, Western Bicuta

(2021-06)

• Monitors to ensure appropriate supplies of approved PPE are available at the project
• Facilitates project risk assessment processes and coordinates the review and updating of the Project Risk Register with the process owners
• Ensures that all high-risk activities are managed through approved permits and WAT
• Ensures that Risk Assessment is completed for all submitted Work Method Statements as part of the WAT process
• Authorized to stop all activities observed with imminent danger and recommends corrective action prior to re-starting the activity
• Conducts daily, weekly and monthly safety inspections and recommends appropriate corrective actions based on Legal and MDC requirements
• Prepares and distributes monthly DOLE and MDC reports. Be familiar and facilitate the implementation of the recommended mitigation measures of the CEMP
• Conduct periodic environmental audits at the construction site in according with the CEMP conditions
• Educate or conduct relevant training to the construction project team about the environmental management measures of the CEMP
• Recommend corrective actions for any environmental non-compliance incidents of the construction site
• Compile the inspection and audit reports, highlighting any non-compliance issues with appropriate corrective actions for implementation. Provide also a report regarding good compliance/good practices of the CEMP
• Conduct monthly or periodic meetings with project team to monitor compliance of the project with CEMP
• Develops, implements and reviews the approved project Construction Safety and Health Program
• Develops, implements and regularly reviews the Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan (EPRP)
• Ensures compliance to project Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and, if applicable, to LEED certification requirements
• Acts as the secretary of the ES committee
• Schedules and participates in daily SMBWA across the project with the PIC/PM and records the results of the walks
• Ensures that all corrective actions from incidents, inspections, audits and safety observation reports (SOR) are recorded, reported to the appropriate responsible person and tracked to ensure sign-off once completed
• Participates in the Project Execution Plan (PEP) meetings to identify and submit ES requirements
• Facilitates the project site Safety Orientation process and other project-related Training
• Identifies and coordinates project ES training requirements
• Participates in project management team meetings as required
• Attends daily toolbox meetings and facilitates as required
• Performs as team leader or key member of the Emergency Response Team
• Maintains a close working relationship and effectively communicates with project Medical Team
• Manages the recording and retention of all project ES-related documented information
• Directly manages the project ES Senior Associates and ES Associates for all day-to-day operations
• Coaches, mentors and serves as adviser to the project management team on all ES matters
• Manages compliance to MDC ES requirements from sub-contractors and coop
• Facilitates and records weekly meetings with sub-contractor and coop representatives
• Analyzes incident reports to identify trends and be able to identify solutions
• Assists government officials during site visits/inspections
• Timely notification of incidents to Operations Management and up through the ES chain of command
• Provides timely notification of ES incidents to Operations and up through the ES Chain of Command
• Investigates and provides accurate reporting and recording of all ES related incidents
• Assist government officials during site visits/inspections (carried over from old). Be responsible for the site environment and adhere to the obligations and recommendations set out in the CEMP checklist also placing the same responsibility on all sub-contractors through pre-start meetings and the approval of their detailed method statements and risk assessments
• Any other responsibilities that may arise as instructed by direct supervisor or MDC Head Office

SAFETY ASSOCIATE - MAKATI DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SEDA NUVALI EXPANSION & ALI SPINE (Service Road), 2/F MDC Corporate Center, Radian Street, Arca South, Western Bicutan,

(2018-11 - 2021-06)

• Attends the daily toolbox meetings and facilitates if necessary
• Facilitates the project's Safety Orientation Process as required
• Safe-keeps orientation records, toolbox meetings attendance and copies of different safety permits
• Ensures that WAS & WAT is conducted prior to all activities
• Ensures that all high-risk activities are inspected and monitored through approved permits, checklists, and risk assessments
• Monitors compliance to MDC ES requirements from sub-contractors and coop workers
• Conducts daily, weekly and monthly safety inspections of the work area and facilitates discussions with other team members to determine the most appropriate corrective actions
• Be familiar and facilitate the implementation of the recommended mitigation measures of the CEMP
• Conduct periodic environmental audits at the construction site in according with the CEMP conditions
• Educate or conduct relevant training to the construction project team about the environmental management measures of the CEMP
• Recommend corrective actions for any environmental non-compliance incidents of the construction site
• Compile the inspection and audit reports, highlighting any non-compliance issues with appropriate corrective actions for implementation. Provide also a report regarding good compliance/good practices of the CEMP
• Conduct monthly or periodic meetings with project team to monitor compliance of the project with CEMP
• Authorized to stop all activities observed with imminent danger and recommends corrective action prior to re-starting the activity. Issues immediate stoppage order instructions to work activities that present imminent danger and life-threatening conditions. Recommends corrective actions that will address hazards completely and evaluates its effectiveness before allowing the activity to proceed
• Conducts regular inspection of fire protection and prevention equipment
• Conducts regular inspection of all PPE's and ensures that all items are in good condition to optimize the protection PPE provides to the wearer
• Inspects all barracks, canteen, warehouse, and other temporary facilities, ensures that checklists are completed, and appropriate corrective actions are implemented
• Prepares Safety Observation Reports and provides recommendations and guidelines on how to comply based on existing legal and company standards
• Participates in daily SMBWA as scheduled
• Participates in providing appropriate and timely notification, investigation, reporting and recording of facts in case of ES related incidents
• Monitors housekeeping
• Prepares Safety Violation Notice for all observed safety violations. Apprehends sub-con and coop violators and prepares safety violation notices to enforce corresponding sanctions and penalties for all observed non-conformance
• Monitoring and safekeeping safety signage and other safety materials
• Acts as a member of the EHS committee
• Assists and performs the assigned duties as a member of the Emergency Response Team. Be responsible for the site environment and adhere to the obligations and recommendations set out in the CEMP checklist also placing the same responsibility on all sub-contractors through pre-start meetings and the approval of their detailed method statements and risk assessments
• Any other responsibilities that may arise as instructed by direct supervisor or MDC Head Office

INTERNSHIP - TRAINEE CIVIL ENGINEER - SANTA CRUZ LAGUNA OFFICE OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL - MUNICIPAL OF SANTA CRUZ LAGUNA (CAPITAL)

(2015-07 - 2015-10)

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering - Laguna State Polytechnic University (2016)

Secondary Education - Pedro Guevara Memorial National High School (2010)

Elementary Education - Santa Cruz Elementary School (2006)