Management of Change 3.5

Question 1

Name external changes which may affect an organisation

Answer 1

• Legislation changes
• Financial pressure
• Enforcement via external bodies (HSE/LA)

Question 2

Name some internal changes which may affect an organisation

Answer 2

• New managers/restructure
• Change of processes
• New materials/equipment

Question 3

What impact does change have on communication?

Answer 3

Change would need to be consulted with employees. Written, open and honest, as transparent as possible

Question 4

How would change affect risk assessments?

Answer 4

• New hazards may be present

* Risk should be assessed before change meaning any changes to limit risks can be managed before the change

Question 5

Change could affect emergency procedures by…

Answer 5

impacting escape routes, critical procedures