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, 2016 - Process safety in the laboratory
September, 2016 - Can you recognize a change?
August, 2016 - A little static can cause a big fire!
July, 2016 - Understanding chemical compatibility
June, 2016 - Dangerous chemical reactions at home!
May, 2016 - More repeat incidents!
April, 2016 - Plugged flame arrestor causes explosion!
March, 2016 - Safety Device or Control Device?
February, 2016 - Still Overflowing Tanks!
January, 2016 - Hydrate Hazards
December, 2015 - Stop! Look! Listen!
November, 2015 - Wrong hose causes ammonia leak
October, 2015 - Water, water, everywhere...
September, 2015 - Unloading and Loading Hazardous Materials
February, 2014 - Are we reliving past incidents?
December, 2013 - Hazards of strong oxidizers
July, 2013 - Remembering Piper Alpha
May, 2013 - Pressure relief valve bonnets - to plug or not to plug?
April, 2013 - Have you heard a pressure relief valve chatter?
December, 2012 - Good Housekeeping for Safety!