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.
May, 2024 - Does the piping meet the specification?
November, 2020 - Not all vibrations in process equipment are good vibrations
September, 2019 - Plugged line & equipment – More than a nuisance
July, 2019 - Small leak leads to catastrophic failure
February, 2018 - Runaway Reactions Caused by Contamination
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
September, 2013 - Air Power!
April, 2013 - Have you heard a pressure relief valve chatter?
February, 2013 - What is supporting your equipment?
October, 2012 - Manage Temporary Changes!
September, 2012 - What can I do? I'm just the operator!
March, 2012 - Double Block and Bleed
February, 2012 - Mechanical Integrity – The Bolts Are Too Short!
December, 2011 - Caps and Plugs - One Day You Will Miss Them!
May, 2011 - Flammable material release inside building causes explosion!
December, 2010 - Are You Ready for Winter?