The BP Oil
Spill was a horrifying disaster that affected millions of people as well as
wiping out large numbers of marine wildlife.
This was not only a systematic failure but also an organizational
failure. The team who was working on the
oil rig should have completed a large number of check lists before starting to
drill and should have also ensured that the rig was up to standards. With the rush of society today, people are
always trying to do things in such a fast pace and unfortunately that is when mistakes
happen.
When people
are working on an oil rig in the middle of the ocean, or anywhere for that
matter, they should understand the possible negative outcomes of their
choices. If this team would have taken a
step back and removed time and money from the picture, this accident never
would have happened. Quality should
always be the number one priority, not quantity.
This
accident was also systematic because it was the system really failed. The system should have been put through
quality tests and checks before it was able to perform its duty. And clearly that never took place which is
why the oil spill occurred. The system
is the second most important aspect after the people because this is the part
that can do the most destruction.
By H.A.
