In what year was AIChE's Center for Chemical Process Safety founded?

• A. 1985
• B. 1975
• C. 1995
• D. 2005

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is the establishment of a dedicated center to advance chemical process safety within AIChE, born from the industry’s push to prevent major accidents after events like the Bhopal disaster. The Center for Chemical Process Safety was founded in 1985, creating a formal home for developing guidelines, training, and safety resources that could be used across the chemical industry. That year marks the official start of its activities, which is why 1985 is the correct choice. The later years don’t align with the founding date, which is tied to the response to safety concerns that intensified in the mid-1980s.