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In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires —. “work involving asbestos” means the use, handling, treatment, cutting, removal, storage, disposal or disturbing of asbestos or asbestos-containing material at a workplace. Made this 6th day of May 2014. Singapore.
it is properly decontaminated and cleaned to be free of asbestos; or. ( b) it is securely placed in a sealed container or a sealed bag, the exterior of which is properly decontaminated and labelled in accordance with regulation 12 (2) and (3).
—(1) It shall be the duty of a responsible person with respect to any person who carries out any work involving asbestos to ensure that the requirements in paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) relating to the storage and disposal of asbestos waste and any contaminated matter are complied with.
asbestos in buildings was banned in Singapore in 1988 by the Building Control Division (now the Building and Construction Authority [BCA]). Many old buildings in Singapore still contain asbestos or asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
Mar 14, 2024 · The WSH (Asbestos) Regulations will mandate better protection of workers against exposure to asbestos during asbestos-removal work and thus help to prevent asbestos-related diseases. The Regulations, which are in line with international practices, were developed in consultation with workplace safety and health professionals ...
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Jan 22, 2014 · 22 Jan 2014 Publications WSH Guidelines English Asbestos. Download Publication. File size: 3.8mb. Advisory – Beware of scams and phishing emails. Send us feedback if you receive any suspicious or inappropriate emails asking for your personal information. The email may not have been sent by Workplace Safety and Health Council.
Mar 14, 2024 · Find links to the Workplace Safety and Health ( WSH ) Act, Work Injury Compensation Act ( WICA ), regulations covering factories and other WSH legislation.
Mar 14, 2024 · You’ll also need to conduct an asbestos survey if you're conducting work involving any of the specified materials in the Workp lace Safety and Health (Asbestos) Regulations, unless there is documented proof that the material does not contain asbestos.
Jan 22, 2021 · Page Content. Asbestos Control. For More Information. Asbestos Control. Asbestos is a confirmed human carcinogen. The risk of exposure to asbestos and asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in buildings and workplaces must be managed to prevent unwanted health risks.
