Bp Slated Over Safety at Us Refineries by Inquiry Into Texas Blast

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Bp was accused of failing to ensure safety at its refineries in the United States yesterday in a devastating blow to the oil giant's reputation. An inquiry held in the aftermath of a fire at BP's Texas City refinery which killed 15 workers in 2005 found safety culture problems at the firm.

The report, by former US secretary of state James Baker, said the company emphasised personal safety, 'but BP did not emphasise process safety'.

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Bp Slated Over Safety at Us Refineries by Inquiry Into Texas Blast

In response, BP said it had already taken a number of actions in line with the recommendations of the ...

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