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In Its 12th Edition, Largest Contest in Latin America in the Area of Safety Will Recognize Innovative Projects in Five Categories. First Places Can Win a Trip to the US
São Paulo, SP, November 2022 — A reference in the area of safety, the DuPont Award for Worker Health and Safety is entering its 12th edition. The event will again recognize companies and professionals from across Latin America who have created and developed innovative projects for the preservation of physical integrity using DuPont technologies, improving the safety culture in the workplace. Registrations are open and can be made on the award’s website, which also provides more information.
In addition to companies and professionals, the award, held annually, seeks to recognize and honor students and influencers involved in promoting safety in the workplace, as well as enhancing employee comfort and increasing productivity in industry and service provision.
This edition of the DuPont Award for Worker Health and Safety includes five categories: Tyvek® and Tychem®; Nomex® and Kevlar® Sustainability; Influencer of the Year; and Students.
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In the product categories (Tyvek®/Tychem® and Nomex®/Kevlar®), the two highest-rated projects by the Award’s Technical Committee, appointed by DuPont, will be awarded. The first place winner will receive a four-day trip to DuPont’s headquarters in Wilmington, USA, including accommodation at the historic DuPont Hotel, which was the company’s first headquarters.
The winners of the other categories will be invited to DuPont Day — a one-day visit to the company’s brand-new facilities in Barueri (SP), where they will be able to tour laboratories and offices, conduct product tests, and interact with leaders from various areas.
The announcement of the winners will take place at a hybrid event in March 2023. The date and other details will be confirmed soon and published on the official website of the DuPont Award.
About DuPont Water & Protection
DuPont Water & Protection is a global leader in creating solutions for water, shelter, and protection for a more sustainable world, allowing customers to benefit from unique capabilities, global scale, and iconic brands, including Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek®, Corian® Design, GreatStuff™, Styrofoam™, and Filmtec™.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global leader in innovation with materials and technology-based solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply science and diverse experience to help customers develop their best ideas and provide essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health, and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses, and solutions can be found on the website. Investors can access information included in the Investor Relations section.
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