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
May, 2020 - May, 2020 - Permitted Work – a special cause
October, 2019 - Sluggish control systems – a warning sign
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?
June, 2010 - Containment Dikes and Pads
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
October, 2007 - We Have Liftoff!
September, 2007 - Hot Work Permits