HOUSTON, TX – June 20, 2024 – LyondellBasell is proud to announce four of its U.S.
manufacturing facilities have been awarded some of the highest safety awards in the industry during the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers’ (AFPM) 2023 Annual Safety Awards event held last month. The AFPM Safety Awards Program is part of a comprehensive safety program developed to promote accident prevention in the petroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing industries.
“LyondellBasell is committed to championing our people by ensuring the safety and well-being of our colleagues and holding ourselves to the highest standards. Exceptional occupational and process safety performance is part of who we are and receiving these prestigious awards signifies our commitment to safety,” said Chris Tagoe, Senior Vice President, Health Safety, and Environment.
The Elite Platinum Safety Award is among the most distinguished safety awards, which represents the top one to five percent of the industry’s safety performers. The LyondellBasell Lake Charles Louisiana Integrated PolyEthylene Joint Venture Site was the recipient of this award for its outstanding performance in 2023.
“At LYB, we strive to achieve industry-leading safety performance while partnering with our communities to advance education and create opportunities for tomorrow’s workforce. By championing our people every day, we work to develop, empower, and enable everyone to be part of a sustainable performance,” Yasser Elouri, Manager, Health, Safety, Environmental, and Training, Louisiana Integrated PolyEthylene Joint Venture Site.
AFPM's Elite Gold Award, the second highest safety award, recognizes facilities with safety performance within the top 5% of industry, demonstrating excellent program innovation and
leadership over time. The LyondellBasell Elite Gold Award recipients include the Matagorda Complex and the Corpus Christi Site. AFPM's Elite Silver Award recognizes the top 10% of industry safety performance. The LyondellBasell Elite Silver Award recipient is the Victoria site.
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