Management of Change

Management of Change

Management of change (§ 250.1912) – This element requires operators to develop and implement written management-of-change procedures for modifications associated with equipment, operating procedures, personnel changes (including contractors), materials and operating conditions. The procedures should include the technical basis for the change; the impact of the change on safety, health and the environment; the necessary time period to implement the change; and the management-approval process.  Changes need to be reviewed before workers start the job and all workers affected by the change must be told about the change and trained on it, which includes:

• Equipment
• Operating procedures
• Operating conditions
• Materials
• Technology
• Workers