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Include Contractors in reviews

Along with the element of employee participation, contractors must be included. These embedded workers are as critical as direct employees. In many cases the use of contractors for maintenance activities has led to limited direct employee usage. Think about all the activities in which hazards in the worksite are being analyzed. Are contractors involved with JSAs, HAZOPs and […]

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How high is your MOC pile?

MOCs are difficult to manage and most sites allow them to pile up as priorities shift in maintenance and operations. Many times, MOCs sit around collecting dust and not getting implemented. Think about if these changes are absolutely necessary. Sometimes, upon second review the MOC has hazards or benefits that were not covered initially. If […]

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Reviewing PSI and MOCs

PSI and MOCs are integral parts of changing and improving processes. Sometimes the MOC and PSI are reviewed with limited knowledgeable personnel in the room. Do you have the right people to review all aspects of PSI and MOCs? At one site, for example, assessments of procedures using all the skill sets in the plant […]