PSM Element: Management of Change

DOE-HDBK-1101-2004

PSM Element: MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE

Exhibit 2.13

PSM Compliance Status

Major Issues/Questions

Information Source

Notes/Comments

None

Partial

Complete

Documentation

Written procedures exist to manage changes (except

for "replacements in kind") to process chemical

technology, equipment, and changes to facilities.

Procedures ensure that the following are addressed

prior to any change.

Technical basis for the change.

Impact of the change on safety and health.

Modifications to operating procedures.

Necessary time period for the change.

Authorization requirements for the change.

Communication

Employees involved in the process are informed of

and trained in the change in process as early as

practicable prior to its implementation.

Implementation

Written protocol exists for determining what changes

in the process (equipment, operating limits, etc.)

require implementation of management of change

requirements.

Written protocol exists for implementing management

of change in training employees, revising operating

procedures, and process safety information.

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