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.
September, 2019 - Plugged line & equipment – More than a nuisance
August, 2017 - Vulnerable Piping
June, 2017 - Incident Investigation of a Steam Pipe Failure
January, 2016 - Hydrate Hazards
December, 2015 - Stop! Look! Listen!
September, 2015 - Unloading and Loading Hazardous Materials
April, 2013 - Have you heard a pressure relief valve chatter?
October, 2012 - Manage Temporary Changes!
September, 2012 - What can I do? I'm just the operator!
October, 2008 - Ice ruptures unused pipe and causes fire!
April, 2008 - Gasoline pipeline damaged by construction causes fire
June, 2006 - Is this valve open, or closed?
April, 2006 - Mechanical integrity
March, 2006 - Pressure relief systems - do you see any hazards here?
February, 2005 - Insulation does not prevent corrosion