Judith Hackitt and Mike Weightman awarded RAE fellowships 14 July 2010

Two leading figures from the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) have been awarded engineering fellowship for their work in industry.

HSE Chair, Judith Hackitt, and head of HSE's Nuclear Directorate, Mike Weightman, were elected as fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering, the UK's national academy of engineering, following its AGM this week.

Academy president Lord Browne of Madingley described the expertise of the elected fellows as a "unique national resource".

Hackitt is a chemical engineer with more than three decades of industry experience. Her work included roles at Exxon Chemicals and Elementis, where she was group risk manager, with worldwide responsibility for health and safety insurance and litigation.

"It is a real accolade to be formally recognised by colleagues in an industry that has shaped my career and one that opened my eyes to the fundamental importance of health and safety," she said.

Mike Weightman, a chartered engineer and chartered physicist, is HM Chief Inspector for Nuclear Installations and head of HSE's Nuclear Directorate. He is responsible for securing the nuclear safety and security of the civilian nuclear industry and the safety of the defence nuclear industry.

Before HSE, Weightman worked in the nuclear industry for 13 years, fulfilling management roles associated with research, operations and engineering projects. He also acted as a consultant for a major engineering consultancy and for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

Says Weightman: "We are both passionate about the importance of good engineering to health and safety, and the fellowships recognise HSE's expertise and commitment to ensuring that engineering excellence is at the heart of industry meeting the challenges of the future."

Brian Tinham

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