Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) Beacons

The CCPS Process Safety Beacon is a resource aimed to deliver safety messages for all engineers and industrial personnel.  This monthly 1-page article explores a process safety issue, presented with a real-life accident, and describes the lessons learned and methods to prevent similar accidents from occurring again. 

Articles

CCPS Jul 11 Shift Work Alertness.pdf

CCPS Jun 11 Natural Disaster Preparedness.pdf

CCPS May 11 Flammable Materials Management.pdf

CCPS Apr 11 Small Leaks Can Become Big Leaks.pdf

CCPS Mar 11 Safe Management of Waste.pdf

CCPS Feb 11 Reactivity of Heat Transfer Fluids.pdf

CCPS Jan 11 Vapor Cloud Explosions.pdf

CCPS Dec 10 Winter readiness.pdf

CCPS Nov 10 Valve Actuator Rupture.pdf

CCPS Oct 10 Hazardous Material Storage and Shipment.pdf

CCPS Sep 10 Process Safety Information.pdf