1. (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. (2) The procedures shall assure that the following considerations are addressed prior to any change:

   1. (a) The technical basis for the proposed change;
   2. (b) Impact of change on safety and health;
   3. (c) Modifications to operating procedures;
   4. (d) Necessary time period for the change; and
   5. (e) Authorization requirements for the proposed change.
3. (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. (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. (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.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. WSR 92-17-022 (Order 92-06), § 296-67-045, filed 8/10/92, effective 9/10/92.]