Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'process safety management'

Process safety management refers to a systematic approach for preventing and mitigating catastrophic incidents involving hazardous materials and processes in industrial settings. This regulatory framework, formalized in many countries following major industrial disasters like Bhopal and Texas City, encompasses risk assessment, operating procedures, mechanical integrity, training, and emergency response planning. In alternate history scenarios, different approaches to process safety can significantly impact technological development, environmental outcomes, and the social acceptance of industrial activities.

What If The Texas City Refinery Explosion Never Occurred?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the catastrophic 2005 BP Texas City refinery explosion was prevented, potentially transforming industrial safety standards and BP's corporate trajectory.