Process safety culture

Overview

On the 23 March 2005, an explosion and fire occurred at the BP Texas City refinery. It resulted in 15 fatalities and 180 people being injured.

The US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) commenced an investigation of the incident which would last for approximately two years, however approximately five months into the investigation, the CSB issued an urgent recommendation to the "BP Group Executive Board of Directors to convene and independent panel of experts to examine BP’s corporate safety management systems, safety culture, and oversight of the North American refineries." This panel became known as the Baker Panel, as it was led by former Secretary of State James A Baker.

This webinar discusses the incident and safety culture with panelist Dr Paul V Tebo, a member of the Baker Panel.

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the IChemE Safety Centre in full. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.