KOC awarded for health, safety standards

Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) revealed on Sunday that it had won an international safety award from the British Safety Council, regarded leading specialists in the field of health and safety worldwide. The award was received during a ceremony in London by KOC's chief of its health, safety and environment squad in western Kuwait, Ismail Mataqi, the KOC said in a statement. The achievement is a clear indication of the company's commitment to the highest level of health and safety standards for all of its employees, Mataqi said. The award was presented to the Kuwaiti body from among 600 candidates around the world. (end)