HOUSTON, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell
(NYSE: LYB), one of the world's largest plastics, chemicals and
refining companies today announced that it has received five top
safety awards from the American Fuel and Petrochemical
Manufacturers (AFPM). The AFPM's Distinguished Safety Awards (DSA)
recognize a superior level of personal and process safety
performance in the domestic refining and petrochemical
manufacturing industries. The awards were announced at the AFPM
National Safety Conference in New
Orleans.
"At LyondellBasell, we firmly believe that a strong safety
culture ultimately delivers stronger operational performance," said
Bob Patel, LyondellBasell's CEO.
"This award isn't just about a company accomplishment; it's far
bigger than that. This is really about our employees going home
safely every day. In my view there is no higher
priority."
LyondellBasell's Lake Charles Plant in Westlake, La., received the 2016 Distinguished
Safety Award, the highest award given by AFPM. The Lake Charles
Plant is one of only four in the industry to receive the
prestigious award for the year.
The Elite Gold Safety Award, which recognizes facilities with
safety performance in the top one percentile, was presented to
LyondellBasell's La Porte, Texas,
facility, and the Elite Silver Safety Award, which recognizes
facilities with safety performance in the top five percent, was
presented to the company's Edison,
N.J., Tuscola, Ill., and
Alvin, Texas, facilities.
The AFPM Safety Awards Program is part of a comprehensive safety
program developed by AFPM's Safety and Health Committee to promote
accident prevention in the petroleum refining and petrochemical
manufacturing industries.
About LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the world's largest
plastics, chemicals and refining companies and a member of the
S&P 500. LyondellBasell products and technologies are used to
make items that improve the quality of life for people around the
world including packaging, electronics, automotive parts, home
furnishings, construction materials and biofuels. More information
about LyondellBasell can be found at www.lyb.com.
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