The article states that the Deep Horizon rig had undergone a site inspection that concentrated on OHS and thus failed to "notice the warning signs (of process safety)."
Further "...the senior health and safety manager for drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico said that occupational safety was their prerogative, while process safety was a matter for engineering authorities."
It would appear that never the twain shall meet. The incident does highlight the need for some form of communication and sharing of information between various risk areas to ensure an effective risk management system.
At the very least its worthwhile reviewing your systems to make sure they are not isolating themselves. The isolation may occur slowly without it been noticed until to late. There is no reason to say it couldn't happen in smaller business either especially if they are experiencing a growth phase or even if they are reorganising as a result of business turn down.
If you have consultative committees or groups for various areas of risks when was the last time they invited each other to a meeting?
