US safety board chief criticises BP safety culture - report |
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LONDON (AFX) - Carolyn Merritt, chairman of the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, said she was 'absolutely terrified' that a weak safety culture could have existed at oil giant BP PLC, the Financial Times newspaper reported.Her comments came ahead of today's release of what is expected to be a strongly critical report on the deadly explosion at BP's Texas refinery in 2005.Merritt, who was speaking at a conference in Texas on Monday, said: 'As the investigation unfolded, we were absolutely terrified that such a culture could exist at BP.'Interim updates provided by the CSB, the federal agency tasked with investigating the blast, have indicated that it will condemn BP's safety culture, the article said.The CSB probe will also show that cost-cutting at the refinery had 'drastic effects', adding: 'Maintenance and infrastructure deteriorated over time, setting the stage for the disaster,' it said.monicca.egoy@thomson.commbe/abrCOPYRIGHTCopyright AFX News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News.AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited
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BP to face more criticism over Texas City refinery blast - report 