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.
July, 2023 - Battery powered tools & devices can be ignition sources
January, 2023 - Effects from changes may take years to appear
August, 2022 - What’s an Acceptable LEL Detector Reading?
April, 2022 - Process Safety lessons from a ship fire
August, 2021 - Explosion of a tank containing “mostly water”
August, 2020 - Where to Check the LFL Before Hot Work?
May, 2020 - May, 2020 - Permitted Work – a special cause
June, 2018 - Safe Work Permits – Understand the Scope of Work
May, 2017 - Corroded Tanks
December, 2016 - Ignition Sources – Once More
April, 2015 - Safe Work Practices
August, 2014 - Ignition Sources
October, 2013 - Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas
August, 2012 - Hot work Hazards
September, 2007 - Hot Work Permits