WAC 296-67-045. Management of change

(1) The employer shall establish and implement written procedures to manage changes (except for "replacements in kind") to process chemicals, technology, equipment, and procedures; and, changes to facilities that affect a covered process. (2) The procedures shall assure that the following considerations are addressed prior to any change: (a) The technical basis for the proposed change; (b) Impact of change on safety and health; (c) Modifications to operating procedures; (d) Necessary time period for the change; and (e) Authorization requirements for the proposed change. (3) Employees involved in operating a process and maintenance and contract employees whose job tasks will be affected by a change in the process shall be informed of, and trained in, the change prior to start up of the process or affected part of the process. (4) If a change covered by this section results in a change in the process safety information required by WAC 296-67-013 , such information shall be updated accordingly. (5) If a change covered by this section results in a change in the operating procedures or practices required by WAC 296-67-021 , such procedures or practices shall be updated accordingly.