Safety & Environment
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Our commitment as a socially responsible company means that we operate our facilities in a manner that protects people and the environment and preserves our world for future generations.

Operational Excellence. Operational Excellence is Lyondell’s broadly institutionalized and disciplined management system to achieve reliable and measurable performance that enables us to drive continuous improvement in every aspect of our business. Within our R&D organization, this management system includes the Operational Excellence Principles of Health, Safety and Environmental Protection, Creativity and Innovation, Technology Leadership, Efficiency and Effectiveness, People, and Community.

Safety Performance. The site experienced only one recordable injury in 2005. The site employees are committed to the concept that all injuries are preventable, and are working hard to maintain an injury-free workplace.

Prevention. The site has a prevention program in place to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of our processes so that accidental releases are prevented.