GIOVANNI FURNO
Via Dei Mercati N. * - ***** Vercelli, Italy
Email: ********@*****.***, Ph: +39.335-***-****
HSE COORDINATOR / HSE OFFICER
Career Snapshot
. A qualified surveyor specialized in Construction Sites Safety Management
and Industrial Protection and Prevention Risks Management
. Served as a HSE Manager for Biochemtex SpA (Mossi & Ghisolfi Group), main
contractor for the construction of a 40KT/Y BioEthanol Plant (2nd
Generation) and 13MW Power Generation. Site: Crescentino (VC), and other
positions of Safety Coordination on behalf of industrial companies, such
as Diasorin S.p.a. and EOC Italia branch of EOC Belgium NV.
. Exposure to implementation of EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) in
line with the contract requirements.
. Championed HSE by setting a personal example ad demonstrate leadership in
the implementation of HSE processes and initiatives.
. Interfaced with sub-contractors and ensuring their HSE management system
and security plans are aligned to the project specific needs, change
proposal, regulatory compliance and contents.
. Proven expertise in construction sites safety component and the
industrial prevention and protection risks component, ensuring that key
project deliverables are identified and achieved.
. NEBOSH IGC, IOSH Managing Safely and OSHA Health and Safety Professional
Certified.
. Member of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health ( IOSH) .
. Specialist Member (SIIRSM) of International Institute of Risk and Safety
management (IIRSM) .
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
SAFETY
. Safety Procedure and Documents Development (DVR, DUVRI)
. Safety Procedure Implementation according to Current
Legislation/Regulations
. Safety & Health Practices
. Safety Reporting
. Fire Safety
. Regulatory Compliance
. Safety Evaluation/Audit
RISKS
. Risk Assessment and Management (Biohazard, Chemical, Vibrations, Noise,
Interferences, Workers)
. Workplaces Hazards Analysis
. Accident Investigation/Analysis
. Corrective Actions Plans
ENVIRONMENT
. Environment Regulations (IPPC- International Plant Protection Convention)
. Environmental Risk Management
. Pollution Risk Management
. Waste Management and Reduction according to D.Lgs 156/2006, SISTRI
. Current Legislation/Regulations (Federal/Regional)
. Corrective Actions Plans
. HEALTH & SAFETY COACHING AND TRAINING
. Staff Training & Mentoring
. Employee Safety Measures
OTHERS
. ISO 14001:2004 Management System
. OHSAS 18001:2007 Management System
. Internal Guidelines Development and Implementation
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
. Manager of the HSE Office of Biochemtex SpA, Main Contractor for the
construction of a 40KT/Y BioEthanol Plant (2nd Generation) and 13MW Power
Generation. Site: Crescentino (VC), - Project total: Euro 250,000,000 -
Duration of work on the construction site: 3 years.
. Responsible for the oversight of the office composed of 7 technicians,
overseeing a total of about 700 workers during peak periods, working on
behalf of 92 subcontracting firms.
. No accidents or near miss incidents during the whole period of the
Project.
. Three Inspections issued byThe Enforcement Agencies without reporting any
irregularity and issuing any fine.
PROJECTS
. OSCHATZ Gmbh - construction of a biomass boiler in the Municipality of
Crescentino (VC) - CSP/CSE - Total: Euro 10,000,000
. Ministry of Cultural Heritage - Archives of the State of Milan -
Renovation of the Central Office of Via Senato in Milan - CSP/CSE -
Total: Euro 8,159,000
. Nordind Spa Vercelli - Urbanisation Works in the industrial area located
in Gattinara (VC) - CSP/CSE - Total: Euro 1,039,000
. Ministry of Cultural Heritage - Archives of the State of Vercelli -
Renovation of the Archives of the State of Vercelli - CSP/CSE - Total:
Euro 1,800,000
. Municipality of Vercelli - Conservative restoration of the eighteenth-
century neck of the Monastery of Santa Chiara - CSP/CSE - Total: Euro
3,373,000
. Ministry of Cultural Heritage - Archives of the State of Biella -
Renovation of the Archives of the State of Biella - CSP/CSE - Total: Euro
1,135,000
. Ministry of Cultural Heritage - Archives of the State of Vercelli -
Restoration of the state building "former Officine Elettriche" - CSP/CSE
- Total: Euro 1,145,000
. MUNICIPALITY OF DOLCEACQUA (IM) - Restoration of "Castle of Doria" - CSE
- Total: Euro 930,000
. Ministry of Cultural Heritage - Archives of the State of Biella -
Underground structure for the completion of the archives - Total: Euro
1,135,000
. Municipality of Vercelli - Expansion works of the branch ANFFAS "Cascina
Lavino" - Total: Euro 1,160,000
. Company "Le Torri" - Residential settlement in Vercelli - Total: Euro
3,300,000
. Province of Vercelli - Construction of tunnel Paramassi located in
Serravalle Sesia (VC) - Total: Euro 1,750,000
. EOC ITALIA Srl - Construction of a new production settlement - Total:
Euro 745,000
. Montedil Srl - Construction of a new residential building - Total: Euro
900,000
. Province of Vercelli - Works in the municipality of Trino Vercellese
within the scope of the "Winter Olympic Programme 2006"
. Sorin Biomedica Spa - Construction of an active waste storage building
located in Saluggia (VC) - Total: Euro 380,000
. Diasorin Spa - Expansion of the production building - Total: Euro 360,000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HSE COORDINATOR 1991 - Till
Date
Giancarlo Furno Srl
. Reporting directly to the CEO and I have 7 safety officers reporting to
me.
. Performing tasks of Safety Coordinator for workplace safety during the
Planning and Execution Phase
. Preparation of the Safety and Coordination Plan during the execution
phase and the suchlike required to fulfill obligations of law in regards
to safety in construction sites
. Preparation of the Technical File, Site safety management; Organisation
and management of periodic meetings in construction sites, Inspections,
periodic and scheduled tests in the site
. Preparation of inspection reports and safety Operating Plan in
construction sites - Preparation of the Assembly, Use and Disassembly
Plan
. External appointment of the Prevention and Protection Service Manager
. Support in updating the Risk Assessment Document with ordinary
inspections and preparation of confidential letters indicating the
encountered non-compliances
. Legislative updates, updating of the organisational chart of employees
. Planning of training on Prevention and Safety issues based on current
needs
. Provide information regarding newly hired staff; dealing with the Company
Doctor, completion of job procedures involving workplace safety and
health-related aspects (procurements, injuries, maternity, change of
assignments, risky activities)
. Organisation and management of periodic meetings
. Managing of documentation regarding the safety system ISO OHSAS-18001
HSE SITE COORDINATOR Oct 2010 -
Sep 2013
Biochemtex Spa
. Reported directly to the Project Manager and managed a team of 8 Safety
Officers
. Served as coordinator of the HSE Office of Biochemtex SpA, Main
Contractor for the construction of a 40KT/Y BioEthanol Plant (2nd
Generation) and 13MW Power Generation. Site: Crescentino (VC), - Project
total: Euro 250,000,000 - Duration of work on the construction site: 3
years.
. Responsible for the oversight of the office composed of 8 technicians,
overseeing a total of about 700 workers during peak periods, working on
behalf of 92 subcontracting firms.
. Responsible for HSE for ongoing project, implementing Safety
policies/practices.
. Participating in organizing safety awareness programs for contractor
workers and ensuring their participation in safety management through
safety suggestions & safety committee meeting.
. Convene and coordinate Health, Safety and Environment Committee Meetings
and ensure compliance of decisions taken on its behalf.
. Investigate the accidents & near-miss incidents to ascertain the root
causes and find out the remedial measures of accident prevention &
ensuring the compliance of accident prevention measures.
. Compilation, analysis & interpretation of accident statistical data &
presentation of the information to those personnel involved & periodical
review of data to identify significant causative factors and determinate
trends.
. Identify gaps; develop strategy, objective targets, action plans for
continual improvements in HSSE performance.
. Ensuring policy, objectives, targets and standards are measured, and
recorded to ensure that the highest possible HSE standards are maintained
in line with company procedures and contract requirements.
. Ensure that key project deliverables are identified and achieved.
. Champion HSE by setting a personal example ad demonstrate leadership in
the implementation of HSE processes and initiatives.
. Support and provide engineering/technical input to HSE philosopy and
safety system designed for EMS, hazardous area classification and
emergency evacuation procedures.
. Coordinate with Project Management Team and the Client with best practice
health and safety management systems, ensuring due attention is paid to
HSE during design, construction, pre-commissioning and operation phase of
the project.
. Provide onsite technical guidance; developing, implementing and providing
appropriate training modules/programs with feedback reports on wide
variety of HSE related topics for managers, supervisors & workers
pertaining to safe works practices, safety in design, risk
analysis/hazard management.
. Interfacing with sub-contractors and ensuring their HSE management system
and security plans are aligned to the project specific needs, change
proposal, regulatory compliance and contents.
HSE SITE COORDINATOR Oct 2011 -
Oct 2012
OSCHATZ GMBH
. Coordinator of HSE office of Oschatz Gmbh - Contracting firm in charge of
the construction of a biomass boiler 13MW Power Generation to service
the world's first plant for the production of second-generation
bioethanol, located in Crescentino (VC) - Duration of work on the
construction site: 1 year.
. Responsible for the oversight of the office composed of 3 technicians,
overseeing a total of about 100 workers during peak periods.
. Preparation of the Safety Operating Plan on behalf of OSCHATZ Gmbh
. Verification of the consistency of the Standard Operating Safety Plan of
contracting companies with the Standard Operating Safety Plan of Oschatz.
. Continuous check of all site activities
. Participation to all safety coordination meetings (periodic or
extraordinary) with the Safety Coordinator
. Preparation of safety measures based on the safety system ISO OHSAS-18001
. Management and control of activities carried out in confined spaces
. Management and control of activities carried out on live electrical
equipment
. Management of interferences during the start-up period of the system
. Preparation of hot and cold work permits
Previous Experience
Safety Site Coordinator Jan
2011 - Aug 2011
Diasorin Spa
Safety Site Coordinator Apr
2011 - May 2012
Eoc Italia - Branch of Eoc Belgium Nv
Safety Site Coordinator Nov
2009 - Sep 2010
Province Administration of Vercelli
Safety Site Coordinator Sep
2009 - Sep 2010
Municipality of Vercelli
EDUCATION CREDENTIALS
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety,
2014
Wise Global Training - London UK
Surveyor Diploma, 1993 (Bachelor Degree)
Technical Institute for Surveyors "Camillo Cavour" - Vercelli
High School Scientific Diploma, 1990
Scientific High School "A.Avogadro" - Vercelli
Professional Development
. OHSAS 18001 LEAD AUDITOR, Exp.May 2014
. OSHA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE, Apr 2014
. FIRST AID AT WORK CERTIFICATE, Mar 2014
. FIRE FIGHTING AT WORK CERTIFICATE, Mar 2014
. IOSH MANAGING SAFELY CERTIFICATE, Feb 2014
. CERTIFIED SAFETY TRAINER, Jan 2014
. Qualification of Prevention and Protection Service Manager for all ATECO
macro-sectors, Oct 2010
. Certificate in Advanced English ( CAE ) - Cambridge University, Oct 2009
. Certified Safety Coordinator during the Planning and Execution Phase, Sep
2009
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
. Member of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health ( IOSH) -
172457.
. Specialist Member (SIIRSM) of International Institute of Risk and Safety
management (IIRSM) - 303456.
PERSONAL DETAILS
. Date of Birth : 26/12/1971
. Nationality : Italian
. Languages Known : English, Italian, French and Spanish