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.
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!