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, 2022 - “ What happens if ?” An important question for hazard reviews
July, 2020 - Process interruptions: a threat to process safety
March, 2020 - March, 2020 - Vacuum Trucks can Catch Fire and Explode!
November, 2018 - Accumulation of small changes leads to an explosion
August, 2018 - What if your agitator fails?
July, 2018 - Can overcooling a reactor cause a runaway reaction?
February, 2018 - Runaway Reactions Caused by Contamination
March, 2017 - …but the temperature was below the flash point!
February, 2017 - Mixing Incompatible Materials in Storage Tanks
December, 2016 - Ignition Sources – Once More
July, 2016 - Understanding chemical compatibility
June, 2016 - Dangerous chemical reactions at home!
May, 2016 - More repeat incidents!
October, 2015 - Water, water, everywhere...
June, 2015 - Conduct of Operations
March, 2015 - Details Matter in Process Safety!
December, 2014 - Bhopal – The Worst Industrial Disaster in History
December, 2013 - Hazards of strong oxidizers
April, 2012 - What if you unload the wrong material into a tank?
March, 2011 - Bad things can come in small packages!