Management of Change
Evaluate Change. Manage Risk. Maintain Process Safety.
Operating facilities continually change as equipment, operating conditions, procedures, technology, personnel, and projects evolve.
Effective Management of Change (MOC) provides a structured process for evaluating these changes before implementation.
A well-executed MOC process identifies technical and Process Safety impacts, engages the appropriate personnel, and verifies that supporting information, procedures, training, and safeguards remain accurate and effective.
Smith & Burgess helps organizations develop and improve Management of Change processes that support safe, reliable operations and practical implementation.
Management of Change (MOC)
An effective MOC process is more than an approval workflow.
Smith & Burgess helps organizations define responsibilities, evaluate Process Safety impacts, assign and track required actions, and verify that changes are completed and documented before startup or implementation.
Our approach aligns MOC requirements with engineering, operations, maintenance, inspection, and Process Safety workflows to support consistent execution.
Process Safety Information (PSI)
An effective MOC process is more than an approval workflow.
Smith & Burgess helps organizations define responsibilities, evaluate Process Safety impacts, assign and track required actions, and verify that changes are completed and documented before startup or implementation.
Our approach aligns MOC requirements with engineering, operations, maintenance, inspection, and Process Safety workflows to support consistent execution.
Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
A safe startup depends on confirming that every required element is in place.
Pre-Startup Safety Reviews confirm that construction is complete, Process Safety Information and operating procedures are current, recommendations have been addressed, required training is complete, and the facility is prepared for safe startup.
Smith & Burgess develops PSSR processes, facilitates reviews, and supports resolution of readiness items before startup.
Our Approach
Effective change management begins with understanding a change before it introduces operational risk.
Smith & Burgess evaluates how changes are identified, screened, reviewed, approved, documented, communicated, implemented, and closed.
We develop clearly defined processes that support consistent use across engineering, operations, maintenance, inspection, and Process Safety functions.
Our services include program assessments, workflow development, role and responsibility definition, procedure development, implementation support, training, and performance improvement.
A structured, well-integrated MOC process helps organizations reduce risk, maintain accurate information, improve accountability, and verify that changes are safely implemented.
Whether developing a new Management of Change program, improving an existing process, strengthening Process Safety Information, or preparing for startup following a modification, Smith & Burgess provides practical support aligned with facility needs.
Contact Smith & Burgess to discuss your Management of Change objectives.