Mark Whitty
About Mark Whitty
Mark Whitty is a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager with extensive experience in compliance and safety management across various industries. He has held significant roles including Warrant Officer in the Royal Navy and Director at Derwen Associates Ltd, and has been instrumental in achieving safety certifications and reducing accident rates in his current and previous positions.
Work at Amentum
Mark Whitty has been employed at Amentum as the Health, Safety and Environmental Manager since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems that comply with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 standards. His work focuses on ensuring a safe and compliant workplace, contributing to the overall safety culture within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Mark Whitty holds a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, which provides him with a strong foundation in health and safety management. He is recognized as an ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, demonstrating his expertise in ensuring compliance and safety across various industries. Additionally, he is an approved IOSH Provider and Instructor for safety courses, further showcasing his commitment to health and safety education.
Background
Before his current role, Mark Whitty served in the Royal Navy as a Warrant Officer 1 Writer from 2003 to 2007. He has held various positions that have contributed to his extensive experience in health and safety management, including a directorship at Derwen Associates Ltd, where he provided consultancy, audits, and training in health and safety.
Achievements
Mark Whitty has successfully consulted for the CEO of SKODA Power Ltd, leading to the achievement of OHSAS 18001 certification and a significant reduction in accident rates by 60%. He has also managed a team of HSE personnel across 18 sites in the construction and engineering industry at Doosan Babcock, demonstrating his leadership and management capabilities in health and safety.