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An increasingly important function in OH&S management is “management of change.” This concept is contained in all OHSMS approaches, and represents a significant advancement in OH&S management in recent decades. MOC addresses activities that require examining OH&S risks associated with new projects, processes or substances or when existing operations or processes are modified. Changes to an organization can disrupt established protections and controls which requires evaluation and active management not only of the end result but also the actions taken to get there. MOC also includes considerations related to human resources as well as organizational strategies. Industrial hygienists and OH&S professionals should consider MOC to be an important element of a comprehensive OS&H management system. The extent and complexity of a MOC process should be consistent with the potential risk of catastrophic failure of the new or modified process.

ISO 45001:2018 states (§8.1.3) that:

“…the organization shall establish a process(es) for the implementation and control of planned temporary and permanent changes that impact OH&S performance, including: new products, services and processes, or changes to existing products, services and processes (including – workplace locations and surroundings, work organization, working conditions; equipment, and work force); changes to legal requirements and other requirements; changes in knowledge or information about hazards and OH&S risks; developments in knowledge and technology” (63).

As well, the standard requires that a review is done of “the consequences of unintended changes, [and] taking action to mitigate any adverse effects, as necessary” (63).