1910.119(l)(2): Management of Change Considerations
Under process safety management, employers' management of change procedures must address, before any change, the technical basis for the proposed change, its impact on safety and health, modifications to operating procedures, the necessary time period for the change, and authorization requirements.
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(l)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 11 times in the last 3 years, in 10 inspections, with $113,765 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (3), VA (2), MI (1).
- Related part: 1910.119(l) Management of change (70 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(2) is one requirement inside 1910.119 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). It includes 5 sub-paragraphs. The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(2) The procedures shall assure that the following considerations are addressed prior to any change: 11 citations
(i) The technical basis for the proposed change; Open (l)(2)(i)
(ii) Impact of change on safety and health; 4 citations
(iii) Modifications to operating procedures; 1 citations
(iv) Necessary time period for the change; and, 1 citations
(v) Authorization requirements for the proposed change. 1 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: TN (3), VA (2), MI (1), OH (1), PA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| ACCURATE ENERGETIC SYSTEMS, LLC | MC EWEN, TN | $70,000 |
| PAR HAWAII REFINING LLC | KAPOLEI, HI | $10,427 |
| PERDUE FOODS LLC. | ACCOMAC, VA | $9,708 |
| CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC. | STERLING, VA | $8,730 |
| LEELANAU FRUIT COMPANY | SUTTONS BAY, MI | $8,400 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- PSM compliance for ammonia refrigeration systems. (2006-07-12)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(l) Management of change 70 citations
- 1910.119(l)(1) 46 citations
- 1910.119(l)(4) 6 citations
- 1910.119(l)(5) 5 citations
- 1910.119(l)(2)(i)
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Frequently asked questions
When must management of change considerations be addressed?
Prior to any change.
What must be considered?
The technical basis, impact on safety and health, changes to operating procedures, necessary time period, and authorization requirements.
Does a change need authorization?
The procedures must address authorization requirements for the proposed change.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.119 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-24
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.