Percival Rico

Percy Rico is an accomplished safety practitioner with over 12 years of international and domestic experience spanning high-risk sectors such as construction, oil and gas, rail infrastructure, and manufacturing. As a strategic asset to organisational leadership and frontline operations, he partners with managers, workers, and contractors to identify critical hazards, streamline risk management, and drive compliance. Beyond compliance, Percy delivers measurable value through targeted training facilitation, rigorous competency assessments, and practical safety coaching. By championing clear communication, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous improvement, he cultivates a proactive safety culture that protects workforce wellbeing while supporting seamless business productivity and operational excellence.

Areas of expertise

• Coaching and mentoring.
• Health and safety training and facilitation.
• Hazard identification and risk management.
• Verification of Competency (VOC) assessments.
• Workplace inspections and internal safety audits.
• ICAM incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Emergency response planning.
• Site Specific Safety Plans and safe work procedures.
• Contractor safety support and documentation reviews.
• Supporting workplace safety through risk assessments, safe work planning, permit systems and emergency preparedness.
• Assessing worker competency, designing and evaluating assessment materials, and moderating assessments.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (OSH)
• NZQA Assessor — 4098
• ICAM — Incident Cause Analysis Method
• ISO 45001:2018 Internal/Lead Auditor
• IOSH Managing Safely
• NEBOSH IGC Units 1 and 3
• Comprehensive First Aid