Management of Change

Major change is bound to happen in any organization, no matter how big or small. Events such as a transition in leadership, corporate expansion, product changes, or technical equipment upgrades can have a dramatic impact.

Management of Change (MOC)is a formalized process for leading your employees through a smooth and safe change process.

In the United States, an MOC is required for a relatively small amount of industrial companies. However, any company seeking to control risk during process transitions or updates to equipment can benefit from MOC.  A change to core processes, even temporary ones, can endanger the health and even the lives of the workers. These risks are further magnified in companies dealing with chemical substances and hazardous energy in their production system. It’s critical to recognize and define change before introducing it to the process.