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.
October, 2023 - Keep the manway tightly closed
May, 2021 - Valve position errors can cause serious incidents
March, 2021 - Do not allow your relief device vents to be a hazard
July, 2019 - Small leak leads to catastrophic failure
June, 2019 - Corrosion under insulation
March, 2019 - Undetected Ball Valve Failure
September, 2016 - Can you recognize a change?
February, 2016 - Still Overflowing Tanks!
January, 2016 - Hydrate Hazards
December, 2015 - Stop! Look! Listen!
September, 2015 - Unloading and Loading Hazardous Materials
May, 2015 - Mechanical Integrity
May, 2014 - Major Spills and Environmental Incidents
December, 2012 - Good Housekeeping for Safety!
September, 2012 - What can I do? I'm just the operator!
May, 2012 - Mechanical Integrity of Tubing
May, 2011 - Flammable material release inside building causes explosion!
April, 2011 - Don 't let a small leak become a big leak!
February, 2011 - Understand the Reactivity of Your Heat Transfer Fluid!
August, 2010 - Early lessons from a tragedy