Process Safety Beacon Archives

The Process Safety Beacons Archive includes all past Beacons and is available to everyone to download and share. Reproduction for non-commercial, educational purposes is encouraged. However, reproduction for any commercial purpose without express written consent of AIChE is strictly prohibited.
December, 2024 - Stored chemicals are still hazardous
September, 2019 - Plugged line & equipment – More than a nuisance
September, 2017 - Haste Makes Waste!
August, 2017 - Vulnerable Piping
May, 2017 - Corroded Tanks
April, 2017 - Are you sure that vessel is empty?
March, 2017 - …but the temperature was below the flash point!
November, 2016 - 15 Years of the Process Safety Beacon!
October, 2016 - Process safety in the laboratory
August, 2016 - A little static can cause a big fire!
May, 2016 - More repeat incidents!
April, 2016 - Plugged flame arrestor causes explosion!
February, 2016 - Still Overflowing Tanks!
July, 2013 - Remembering Piper Alpha
August, 2010 - Early lessons from a tragedy
November, 2009 - BLEVE!
May, 2009 - Mechanical integrity
February, 2009 - More lessons from fire while filling containers
January, 2009 - Fire while filling portable container!
November, 2008 - Laboratory Refrigerator Explosions – Electrical Classification