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, 2022 - Communication – the heart of safe operations
May, 2020 - May, 2020 - Permitted Work – a special cause
September, 2019 - Plugged line & equipment – More than a nuisance
July, 2019 - Small leak leads to catastrophic failure
October, 2018 - Hazardous Energy!
August, 2018 - What if your agitator fails?
June, 2018 - Safe Work Permits – Understand the Scope of Work
May, 2018 - Aging Process Facilities and Infrastructure
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
May, 2014 - Major Spills and Environmental Incidents
January, 2014 - Corrosion Under Insulation
October, 2013 - Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas
September, 2013 - Air Power!
July, 2013 - Remembering Piper Alpha
May, 2013 - Pressure relief valve bonnets - to plug or not to plug?