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.
March, 2005 - Tower top rockets off
December, 2004 - Bhopal - a tragic event
November, 2004 - Unapproved procedure change = fire
October, 2004 - Available when needed?
September, 2004 - Overflow + Ignition Source = Tank Farm Fire
May, 2004 - Start your hot work safely
April, 2004 - Do you see the hazard?
March, 2004 - The electricity just went off
February, 2004 - Flammable gas in enclosed space = BOOM!
January, 2004 - Avoid improper fuel to air mixtures
December, 2003 - Trees, trees, confusing trees
November, 2003 - But the pressure rating was OK!
October, 2003 - Don't pop your top
September, 2003 - Dust did this!
August, 2003 - Simply mixing chemicals
July, 2003 - Static Electricity + Flammables + Air = ??
May, 2003 - A good idea could turn bad
March, 2003 - Reactive Chemistry - Not always when or where you want it
November, 2002 - What has your steam up?
October, 2002 - It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s A PUMP!