(55y) Identifying and Mitigating Red Flags in MOC Process

After almost three decades of process safety regulations, companies continue to grapple with the challenge of effectively managing changes. Existing MOC processes vary widely, with some burdened by unnecessary complexity, deterring their use, while others oversimplify, compromising their effectiveness in risk identification. Where at some places the critical role of MOC is underscored by only utilizing it to be compliant or keep process safety information updated. Many incidents have been attributed to deficiencies in the MOC process due to inadequate risk assessments and communication failures. This paper delves into an analysis of MOC processes from various industrial leaders, addressing key objectives:

• Gap Analysis: Conducting a comprehensive study to identify major deficiencies within current MOC frameworks.
• Benchmarking Study: Highlighting best practices observed across various industrial MOC processes to set a standard for improvement.
• Lesson Learned from Incidents: Extracting insights from real-world incidents associated with gaps in the MOC process, emphasizing the critical importance of learning from past experiences.
• Solutions for Enhancement: Providing actionable solutions to enhance existing MOC processes, irrespective of whether they are paper-based or electronic systems.