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.
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
August, 2014 - Ignition Sources
July, 2014 - Persistence – Good or Bad?
June, 2014 - A Safety Device Gone Wrong!
May, 2014 - Major Spills and Environmental Incidents
April, 2014 - How do you measure process safety performance?
March, 2014 - Don’t forget about occupational safety!
February, 2014 - Are we reliving past incidents?
January, 2014 - Corrosion Under Insulation
December, 2013 - Hazards of strong oxidizers
November, 2013 - Holiday Operations
October, 2013 - Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas
September, 2013 - Air Power!