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AFPM Honors Refining and Petrochemical Facilities Demonstrating Outstanding Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Annual Safety Awards, considered the refining and petrochemical industries’ premier safety awards. They are part of a comprehensive program developed by the AFPM Safety and Health Committee to promote safe operations in our industries and recognize facilities that have outstanding occupational and process safety performance.
Refinery

Leading the way in safety: AFPM honors top refining and petrochemical facilities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) proudly recognizes the winners of the 2024 Annual Safety Awards—widely regarded as the premier safety honors in the refining and petrochemical industries. These awards are a cornerstone of AFPM's comprehensive safety program, developed by the Safety and Health Committee to advance good practices, ensure safe operations, and highlight facilities that demonstrate exceptional occupational and process safety performance.
Refinery

Stronger together: How collaboration enhances safety

Safety is the top priority for the refining and petrochemical industries. AFPM’s members are committed to maintaining strong safety records while continuously improving performance to protect their people, communities and the environment.
Hurricane

Preparing for an active hurricane season

The beginning of the summer season also marks the start of the long hurricane season. While summer lasts for three short months, hurricane season hangs around much longer, from June 1 to November 30.

Prerequisites for Data Collection and Use in Safety Applications

Artificial Intelligence, Safety


Facilitator:
Atique Malik, AIControl LLC

Speakers:
Brian McClure, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Emily Stewart, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Discussion of the basics of good data collection, appropriate methods for filtering data, database requirements and the supporting infrastructure for possible Machine Learning applications.

Come prepared with your questions by viewing the pre-session webinar recording.
Speakers
Atique Malik
Brian McClure
Emily Stewart
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Topic
Artificial Intelligence
Safety

Shielding Trust: The Power of Vigilance and Verification

Walk the Line


Speakers:
Audra Higgins, Phillips 66
Kacey Lopez, Phillips 66
Russell Thompson, Phillips 66

Hear from front line Maintenance and Operations personnel from the Sweeny Refinery as they discuss Walk-the-Line, how supervisor engagement enhances the ability of front-line employees to perform hazard assessments and taking your safety into your own hands. They will highlight tools that have improved their Hazard Identification and Mitigation, leading to three consecutive AFPM DSA Awards.

Attendees will learn:

  1. What walk the line actually means.

  2. Importance of Supervision in influencing proper hazard assessments.

  3. Protect Yourself, trust but verify.

Speakers
Audra Higgins
Kacey Lopez
Russell Thompson
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Topic
Walk the Line

Reforming and Isom Safety and Reliability Q&A Panel

Gasoline Processes, Safety, Reliability


Speakers:
Rhett Finch, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Matt Hutchinson, Axens North America
Heidi Fraser, Honeywell UOP
Thomas Porritt, Chevron USA Inc.
Alex Sabitov, Phillips 66
Russ Wiltse, Valero Energy Corporation

Panel of operating company SMEs and technology licensors will discuss several topics on safety and reliability of Reforming and Isom process units and will be ready to address additional questions from the audience.
Speakers
Rhett Finch
Matthew Hutchinson
Thomas Porritt
Alexander V Sabitov
Russell Wiltse
Heidi Fraser
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Topic
Gasoline Processes
Safety
Reliability