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.
March, 2025 - Static accumulation gives warning signs !!
February, 2025 - Communication is the key to safer operations
September, 2024 - Are You Prepared ??
August, 2024 - Corrosion – another hidden threat
July, 2024 - Are your P&IDs up to date?
June, 2024 - Good evacuation plans save lives!
May, 2024 - Does the piping meet the specification?
April, 2024 - Get Out and Stay Out !
March, 2024 - Process Upsets Require Focus
February, 2024 - Vacuum can put a dent in your process!
January, 2024 - An error trap leads to a catastrophe
December, 2023 - The Worst Ammonia Incident Ever - What Can We Learn?
November, 2023 - The agitator stopped! Now what??
October, 2023 - Keep the manway tightly closed
September, 2023 - Lithium-Ion Battery Hazards
August, 2023 - Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)
July, 2023 - Battery powered tools & devices can be ignition sources
June, 2023 - Sense of vulnerability – a very important safety component
May, 2023 - Wrong material + Wrong tank = Trouble
March, 2023 - Toxic Gases