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By following this guide, you will submit change requests, complete the MOC screening checklist, assess risk impacts, and track changes through approval and post-implementation review.
Who should read this: Anyone proposing a change to operations, equipment, procedures, or organizational structure. Safety managers review and approve MOC requests. Admins configure MOC workflows.Prerequisites: Any workspace member can submit a change request. Safety manager or admin role is required to review, approve, or reject requests.

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MOC Workflow Overview

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Submit a Change Request

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Complete the MOC Screening

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Perform the Risk Assessment

If the screening determines a risk assessment is needed:

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Approve or Reject the Change

Review the complete MOC package — change description, screening results, risk assessment, and residual risk levels — then make your decision:
  • If you want to authorize the change, approve it with any conditions or monitoring requirements.
  • If you want to reject, document the reasons and return to the requestor.
  • If you need more information, request changes before making a decision.

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Conduct Post-Review (PIR)

After an approved change has been implemented:

MOC Workflow

Complete reference for MOC statuses, screening questions, and approval rules.

Conduct a Risk Assessment

Detailed guidance on the 5x5 risk matrix used during MOC risk assessment.

Create a CPA

Creating corrective actions from MOC findings.

Track Compliance

How MOC records contribute to Part 5 compliance.
Last modified on April 11, 2026