Texas City Disaster: A 20-Year Reflection on Systemic Safety Failures
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Listen to the article in podcast format: For those who prefer to listen, I’ve also created a podcast-style interview that covers the key takeaways from the article, allowing you to absorb the important lessons while on the go. Texas City Disaster: A 20-Year Reflection on Systemic Safety Failures March 23rd is the 20th anniversary of […]
Faster Than the Disaster: BP Texas City 19 Years Later

March 23rd will mark the 19th anniversary of the BP Texas City refinery disaster. 15 people lost their lives that day. None needed to die. I write about this incident every year because people and organizations forget. We need reminders. My career in safety started with this disaster. I was assigned as a consultant to […]