Management of Change for Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

11:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern (U.S.) time

IIAR Members: FREE
Non-Members: $50

COURSE PURPOSE

OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) program and the EPA's Hazard Prevention Element of their Risk Management Plan (RMP) require employers to perform a “Management of Change” (MOC) assessment when a change is made to their closed-circuit ammonia refrigeration system(s). The MOC helps ensure that no new hazards are introduced during the change and that the system's design continues as intended for safe operation and the ability to remain safe during maintenance service. Where a change is not a replacement-in-kind, an MOC must be performed.

The MOC is a critical element that prevents easily overlooked issues from occurring during a change. This webinar will examine the importance of the MOC element and review what it takes to get an accurate assessment of your process and appropriately manage the change(s) being implemented.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After participating in this activity, participants will be able to …

• List MOC regulatory requirements.
• Understand how additional MOC oversight helps to adequately cover the full range of needs for managing a change. 
• Discuss how the MOC element relates to the other PSM elements and how it ensures their upkeep for intended accuracy and overall safety.  

SPEAKER

Tony Lundell, CIRO, PMP
Senior Director of Standards and Safety
International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration (IIAR)
Alexandria, VA