When renewing permits or changing equipment in a B28 system, which set of actions should be performed?

• A. Update procedures, retrain personnel, and update permits to reflect changes.
• B. Reassess risk, update procedures, retrain personnel, and update permits to reflect changes.
• C. Reassess risk, update permits to reflect changes.
• D. Reassess risk, update procedures, and update permits to reflect changes.

Answer: (B)

Reassessing risk is essential whenever permits are renewed or equipment changes occur in a B28 system because any modification can alter the hazard level, exposure potential, or ignition risks. This updated risk picture guides what needs to be written in the procedures, ensuring they reflect the current configuration and controls. Once the procedures are updated, personnel must be retrained so they understand the new steps, safety measures, and emergency actions. Finally, the permits themselves should be updated to match the revised risk and controls, keeping all authorization and compliance documents aligned with the actual system. Without rethinking risk or updating procedures and training, changes can leave gaps in safety and compliance; focusing only on one or two elements fails to address how the system truly operates after modification.