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.
June, 2025 - Operational Readiness Reviews
May, 2022 - “ What happens if ?” An important question for hazard reviews
January, 2022 - The drawing and procedures were missing some things
August, 2019 - Hidden Hazards!
August, 2018 - What if your agitator fails?
July, 2018 - Can overcooling a reactor cause a runaway reaction?
April, 2017 - Are you sure that vessel is empty?
February, 2017 - Mixing Incompatible Materials in Storage Tanks
March, 2016 - Safety Device or Control Device?
January, 2016 - Hydrate Hazards
November, 2015 - Wrong hose causes ammonia leak
October, 2015 - Water, water, everywhere...
August, 2015 - Operational Readiness
June, 2015 - Conduct of Operations
March, 2015 - Details Matter in Process Safety!
December, 2013 - Hazards of strong oxidizers
November, 2013 - Holiday Operations
August, 2013 - Can a Water Pump Explode?
July, 2013 - Remembering Piper Alpha
May, 2012 - Mechanical Integrity of Tubing