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, 2023 - Lithium-Ion Battery Hazards
July, 2023 - Battery powered tools & devices can be ignition sources
August, 2022 - What’s an Acceptable LEL Detector Reading?
September, 2019 - Plugged line & equipment – More than a nuisance
July, 2019 - Small leak leads to catastrophic failure
April, 2019 - What if that wrong instrument reading is correct?
November, 2014 - Thirty Years Ago – An LPG Tragedy
October, 2014 - Dust Explosions - Clean up this Hazard!
August, 2014 - Ignition Sources
August, 2011 - Flammable Vapor Release Hazards in Congested Areas
January, 2011 - Vapor Cloud Explosions
November, 2009 - BLEVE!
November, 2008 - Laboratory Refrigerator Explosions – Electrical Classification
May, 2008 - Is sugar an explosion hazard?