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Auditing Elements: MOC & PSSR (Part 8)

September 28th, 2021

In this compliance audit blog series, we have decided to focus on each program element. If you plan to lead an audit, these lists will be instructional for you. But if you want to prepare for an upcoming audit, these lists will give you an idea of what to expect. Management of Change Auditing the […]

Management of Change & Pre-Startup Safety Review (Part 3)

September 18th, 2018

In Part 1 of this series, we examined the purpose of Management of Change and Pre-Startup Safety Review (MOC/PSSR) and how to determine when it is required. In Part 2 of the series, we reviewed the specific requirements of MOC/PSSR. While it may feel like a daunting task, we will now review how to implement Management of […]

Management of Change & Pre-Startup Safety Review (Part 2)

September 4th, 2018

In Part 1 of this series, we examined the purpose of Management of Change and Pre-Startup Safety Review (MOC/PSSR) and how to determine when it is required. We will now review the specific requirements of MOC/PSSR. RMP/PSM/CalARP regulations are very similar on the prescriptive requirements for both MOC and PSSR. For simplicity, we will look […]

Management of Change & Pre-Startup Safety Review (Part 1)

August 21st, 2018

When I first got into Process Safety Management, Peter Thomas advised me, “If you want to be an expert in anything, be an expert in Management of Change and Pre-Startup Safety Review.” He then added that if you understand MOC/PSSR requirements, you will understand how every other element is affected by a process change. Now […]