To reinforce its commitment to health and safety compliance, electro-mechanical specialist Houghton International is welcoming a new Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Manager, Graham Knight. Knight joins Houghton International with over 20 years of experience in QHSE and a degree in engineering, and brings a wealth of knowledge, having worked across the nuclear, automotive and construction sectors.
The past year has highlighted like never before the importance of a commitment to health and safety on the workplace. Meanwhile, efforts continue to reduce the environmental footprint of industrial businesses and to guarantee that quality standards are upheld. In this context, it’s essential to strengthen internal QHSE activities by replying on people with the right expertise.
“Houghton International has already developed a well-established and impressive QHSE framework”, Knight comments. “I’m looking forward to working with everyone to build on this and continue to enhance the business’ QHSE culture. My job is very much about keeping people safe in the workplace, but also showing them why the procedures are in place. I hope my commitment and enthusiasm for QHSE influences others in their work.”
Knight will continue to uphold the high standards of QHSE at Houghton International, maintaining the company’s compliance with existing BSI technical standards and industry certifications, including RISAS, IECEx and EASA accreditation.
Michael Mitten, CEO of Houghton International, commented: “We are continuing to see the potential for exceptional growth as a business and it is vital that we continue to foster a proactive and comprehensive QHSE culture. Given Graham’s experience, we are confident he is more than equipped to handle this and look forward to continuing to work closely with him.”
Knight added: “The values of Houghton International are deeply embedded across the business; I knew I wanted to work for a company that values its people, is committed to improvement and focuses so much on delivering quality in all aspects of the business.”
To find out more about Houghton International, visit www.houghton-international.
