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.
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!
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!
August, 2014 - Ignition Sources
July, 2014 - Persistence – Good or Bad?
September, 2013 - Air Power!
August, 2013 - Can a Water Pump Explode?
July, 2013 - Remembering Piper Alpha
June, 2013 - Why Can't I Open That Valve?
August, 2011 - Flammable Vapor Release Hazards in Congested Areas
February, 2011 - Understand the Reactivity of Your Heat Transfer Fluid!
January, 2011 - Vapor Cloud Explosions
October, 2010 - Hazardous Material Storage and Shipment
August, 2010 - Early lessons from a tragedy
March, 2010 - Facility Siting