MOC (Management of Change)
Management of Change (MOC) is a systematic process for evaluating and controlling modifications to facilities, processes, equipment, or procedures to ensure changes do not introduce new hazards.
What Is Management of Change?
Management of Change (MOC) is a critical element of Process Safety Management and Safety Management Systems. It ensures that any change - whether to equipment, processes, materials, organizational structure, or procedures - is assessed for potential safety impacts before implementation.
The MOC Process
- Initiate: A change request is submitted describing the proposed change.
- Assess: A multidisciplinary team evaluates hazards, risks and required controls.
- Approve: Authorized personnel review and approve (or reject) the change.
- Implement: The change is made with appropriate controls, training and updated documentation.
- Close out: Post-implementation verification confirms the change was completed safely and documentation is updated.
Why MOC Matters
Uncontrolled changes are a leading cause of process safety incidents. A rigorous MOC process prevents new hazards from being unknowingly introduced into established safe operations.
Digital MOC on Make Safety Easy
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