Process Safety Beacon Archives

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April, 2008 - Gasoline pipeline damaged by construction causes fire

December, 2007 - Oil Tank Fire Caused by Static Discharge

November, 2007 - Cold Embrittlement and Thermal Stress

December, 2006 - Liquified gas cylinder failure

June, 2006 - Is this valve open, or closed?

March, 2006 - Pressure relief systems - do you see any hazards here?

December, 2005 - Startup hazards

December, 2004 - Bhopal - a tragic event

November, 2004 - Unapproved procedure change = fire

September, 2004 - Overflow + Ignition Source = Tank Farm Fire

July, 2004 - Misalignment + Corrosion = Failure!

June, 2004 - Flixborough - 30 years ago

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

August, 2003 - Simply mixing chemicals

June, 2003 - Interlocked for a reason

May, 2003 - A good idea could turn bad

April, 2003 - What? No spark?