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, 2023 - Lithium-Ion Battery Hazards
March, 2020 - March, 2020 - Vacuum Trucks can Catch Fire and Explode!
December, 2018 - Common Cause Failures
March, 2018 - Reporting and Investigating Near Misses
November, 2017 - Purged Enclosures in Hazardous Areas
August, 2017 - Vulnerable Piping
April, 2017 - Are you sure that vessel is empty?
December, 2012 - Good Housekeeping for Safety!
October, 2012 - Manage Temporary Changes!
September, 2009 - Overflow + Ignition = Tank Farm Fire! (Part 1)
August, 2009 - Never underestimate the hazard!
February, 2009 - More lessons from fire while filling containers
January, 2009 - Fire while filling portable container!
December, 2008 - Static Electric Discharge Causes Fire
November, 2008 - Laboratory Refrigerator Explosions – Electrical Classification
October, 2008 - Ice ruptures unused pipe and causes fire!
December, 2007 - Oil Tank Fire Caused by Static Discharge
September, 2007 - Hot Work Permits