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, 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!
August, 2013 - Can a Water Pump Explode?
July, 2013 - Remembering Piper Alpha
June, 2013 - Why Can't I Open That Valve?
May, 2013 - Pressure relief valve bonnets - to plug or not to plug?
April, 2013 - Have you heard a pressure relief valve chatter?
March, 2013 - Are your signs and labels confusing?
February, 2013 - What is supporting your equipment?
January, 2013 - Some Answers to the November 2012 Beacon “Find the Problem” Contest
December, 2012 - Good Housekeeping for Safety!
November, 2012 - Can you find the safety problem?
October, 2012 - Manage Temporary Changes!
September, 2012 - What can I do? I'm just the operator!
August, 2012 - Hot work Hazards
July, 2012 - Emergency Preparation – The Titanic Disaster