Management of Change Resources

Dr. Rainer Hoff is a recognized authority on the topic of Management of Change (MOC). Several of his presentations from AIChE Global Congress on Process Safety are provided below.

A Fresh Look at Audits Focusing on PSM

This video demonstrates many easy-to-use FACILEX® Audit Management features. A PSM audit is conducted using the CCPS protocols. Additionally, a very simple “standard” audit is demonstrated using a template. The audit report is produced and a few action items are created.

High Consequence PSM Scenarios

This video presents 7 challenging and high-consequence PSM scenarios and provides observations, conclusions and recommends a course of action to meet each of the challenges and come out a winner.

The Ugly 7 Career-Ending PSM Scenarios

This whitepaper will help you navigate the Ugly 7: Acquisitions, Divestitures, Globalization, Major Capital Projects, Regulatory Enforcement Actions, Significant Layoffs, and Technological Obsolescence.

A Fresh Look at PHA Solutions

Companies aim to improve process hazard analysis to cut costs and modernize tools. This video shares Gateway’s commonsense PHA solution, backed by decades of research and experience in process safety systems.

Artificial Intelligence PSM: Part 2

This video explores AI sentiments within the AI-PSM group, and considers challenges like mathematical problem-solving and error handling.

Artificial Intelligence PSM: Part 1

Artificial Intelligence is a major technological advancement. Are you prepared for its impact on Process Safety Management?

A Practical Look at Risk Management

This video demonstrates the FACILEX® Risk Watch (RW) solution. It includes examples and practical uses of the software for process safety management in highly regulated industries.

Incident Investigation and Reporting

This video demonstrates the FACILEX® Incident Reporting (IR) solution. It includes examples and practical uses of the software for process safety management in highly regulated industries.

Leveraging PSM for ESG Initiatives

The presentation examines the intersection between PSM (Process Safety Management) and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance).

What is Replacement in Kind (RIK)?

This document outlines the concept of “Replacement in Kind” (RIK) in the context of OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations.

What is a Process Safety Management (PSM) Covered Process?

This document outlines the criteria and regulatory requirements for determining when a Management of Change (MOC) is necessary under OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) standards (1910.119).

When is Management of Change Required?

This document defines change under OSHA PSM, covering asset, procedural, and organizational changes, systemic impacts, and the need to thoroughly review and update process safety information (PSI).

The Projectness of MOC

Changes to facilities require both an MOC and a work process. This paper analyzes case study data, identifies gaps, and recommends best practices for integrating MOC with work processes effectively.

Organizational MOC: Case Study at a Large Energy Company

This paper examines an Organizational Management of Change (OMOC) initiative at a large energy company with PSM-covered processes, highlighting risks from personnel and structural changes and mitigation strategies.

Small Site MOC: Big Company Challenges without Big Company Resources

This paper explores challenges in improving the MOC business process at small sites, emphasizing process enhancement and the integration of technological automation.

MOC Work-in-Process Documentation - Best Practices

This paper reviews techniques for managing work-in-process documentation for MOCs, offers best practice recommendations, and includes examples from real-world installed systems.

Quantitative Models for Assessing MOC Performance

This paper presents conceptual and computational models of the MOC business process for quantitative assessments of parameters like effort, duration, and cost.

Expediting Workflow Approvals

One of the key features of electronic systems is the ability to send out reminders when an approval has not been completed in the expected time. This white paper discusses how frequently reminders be sent out.

Successful eMOC Initiatives

This white paper discusses the benefits of taking an integrated approach that combines MOC process & MOC product analysis.

MOC's As A Corporate Record

This white paper discusses several important issues regarding the management of MOC’s as corporate records. Key issues include:retention periods, electronic MOC systems, file formats and planning for obsolescence.

MOC Data Content

In this white paper Dr. Rainer Hoff looks at MOC Data Content. An MOC has a minimum amount of information that is needed to satisfy regulators. But, an MOC should contain much more data, in order to make the change management process efficient.

MOC Lifecycles

In this white paper Dr. Rainer Hoff introduces the importance of the MOC Lifecycle in the application of Best Practices. The author provides several examples for consideration including: Full-Permanent/Temporary, Short-Permanent/Temporary, Emergency, Urgent and Follow-up.

MOC Best Practices

This white paper introduces Dr. Rainer Hoff’s research in the domain of establishing the best practice for Management of Change (MOC). The author has condensed data collected at numerous sites and reviewed dozens of existing MOC practices.