This course provides an understanding of a key element of Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), covered under the U.S. Occupational & Safety Administration (OSHA) PSM Standard, 29 CFR1910.119, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule, 40 CFR 68. MOC is performed to ensure that any changes made to a process are reviewed and the hazards introduced by the change are identified, analyzed, and controlled before resuming the operation in a chemical processing facility.

MOC is required for:

1. Changes in technology
2. Changes to equipment
3. Changes to procedures
4. Changes to organization

In this course, the participants will learn, with case studies and practical examples, how to recognize, initiate, review, and implement a change. They will also learn about the roles and responsibilities and the forms used for the MOC process. Further, the course will give an overview of the Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) process and guidelines to establish and manage successfully the MOC/PSSR program.

Accreditation: 14 PDHs