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.
February, 2025 - Communication is the key to safer operations
September, 2019 - Plugged line & equipment – More than a nuisance
November, 2017 - Purged Enclosures in Hazardous Areas
October, 2017 - Are your alarms alarming?
April, 2017 - Are you sure that vessel is empty?
September, 2016 - Can you recognize a change?
April, 2016 - Plugged flame arrestor causes explosion!
January, 2016 - Hydrate Hazards
July, 2013 - Remembering Piper Alpha
May, 2013 - Pressure relief valve bonnets - to plug or not to plug?
August, 2012 - Hot work Hazards
July, 2009 - What is a Safety Instrumented System?
June, 2009 - Don’t forget safety in a difficult economy!
May, 2009 - Mechanical integrity
April, 2008 - Gasoline pipeline damaged by construction causes fire
May, 2004 - Start your hot work safely