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Many old buildings in Singapore still contain asbestos. Asbestos can be released into the air when disturbed and affects building occupants. Therefore, it is important to manage asbestos in buildings and workplaces to prevent harmful exposure.
Mar 14, 2024 · Singapore has banned the use of asbestos in building materials in the late 1980s. If you are in a building built after 1 January 1991, it is unlikely it will contain asbestos-containing materials ( ACM ). If you wish to be sure, you can engage an Asbestos surveyor to confirm the presence of ACM.
“work involving asbestos” means the use, handling, treatment, cutting, removal, storage, disposal or disturbing of asbestos or asbestos-containing material at a workplace.
The use of asbestos in building materials has been banned in Singapore since 1989 due to concerns about their health risks. Asbestos materials are unlikely to pose any health risk to occupants as long as the asbestos material remain in good condition and are not disturbed.
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, contractors ...
The use of asbestos in buildings has been banned in Singapore since 1989. Asbestos had long been viewed as one of the most versatile minerals because of its flexibility, tensile strength, insulation from heat and electricity, chemical inertness and affordability.
Asbestos & Environmental Surveys Singapore (AESS staff are, licensed asbestos surveyors, licensed asbestos removalists and are able to manage all aspects of asbestos work in Singapore. Our trained and licensed asbestos Surveyors will attend the property and conduct a detailed survey of the property.
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 · Learn more about the Workplace Safety and Health (Asbestos) Regulations and WSH Guidelines on Management and Removal of Asbestos. You should do all of the following: Conduct an asbestos survey to identify all asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in the building.
