Remembering Flixborough: By Someone Who Wasn't Alive in 1974.
Published In: TCE: The Chemical Engineer, 2024, n. 999. P. 58 1 of 3
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Authored By: Wardrope, Martin 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the Flixborough disaster, a major incident that occurred in 1974 at the Nypro chemical plant in the UK. The author, an early-career engineer, reflects on the importance of process safety and the lessons learned from the tragedy. They emphasize the significance of effective management of change and the role of competent personnel in maintaining safe operations. The article also highlights the need for a strong safety culture and the importance of learning from past incidents to ensure future generations are well-versed in process safety. [Extracted from the article]
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- Source:TCE: The Chemical Engineer. 2024/09, Issue 999, p58
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Science
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:0302-0797
- Accession Number:179424168
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