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Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Radiation Protection (Amendment) Act 2014 (Act 20 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-10-24 | SGP-2014-L-97168

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workplace Safety and Health (Asbestos) Regulations 2014 (No. S. 337). -

Adoption: 2014-05-06 | Date of entry into force: 2014-05-30 | SGP-2014-R-97224

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workplace Safety and Health (Work at Heights) Regulations 2013 (No. S. 223). -

Adoption: 2013-04-15 | Date of entry into force: 2013-05-01 | SGP-2013-R-97225

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workplace Safety and Health (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011 (No. S 515). -

Adoption: 2011-09-08 | Date of entry into force: 2011-09-10 | Date of partial entry into force: 2013-09-01 | SGP-2011-R-90102

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - General Provisions
Part III - Registration of Crane Operations
Part IV - Appointment and Duties of Personnel
Part V - Installation, Repair, Alteration, Testing, and Dismantling of Mobile Crane or Tower Crane
Part VI - Miscellaneous

FIRST SCHEDULE Types Of Mobile Cranes
SECOND SCHEDULE Types Of Tower Cranes Mounted Tower Cranes
THIRD SCHEDULE Fees


The Factories (Operation of Cranes) Regulations (Cap. 104, Rg 10) are revoked.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workplace Safety and Health (Scaffolds) Regulations 2011 (No. S 518). -

Adoption: 2011-09-08 | Date of entry into force: 2011-09-10 | SGP-2011-R-90103

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - General Provisions
Part III - Metal Scaffolds
Part IV - Timber Scaffolds
Part V - Suspended Scaffolds
Part VI - Other Scaffolds
Part VII - Approved Scaffold Contractors
Part VIII - Miscellaneous

The Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations 2004 (G.N. No. S 19/2004) are revoked.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workplace Safety and Health (Noise) Regulations 2011 (No. S 424). -

Adoption: 2011-07-20 | SGP-2011-R-90099

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Noise Control
Part II - Noise Monitoring, Hearing Protectors and Training
Part IV - Miscellaneous

The Factories (Noise) Regulations (Cap. 104, Rg 14) are revoked.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workplace Safety and Health (Confined Spaces) Regulations 2009 (No. S462). -

Adoption: 2009-09-25 | Date of entry into force: 2009-11-01 | SGP-2009-R-90098

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - General Provisions
Part III - Control of Entry into Confined Spaces
Part IV - Miscellaneous

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workplace Safety and Health (Explosive Powered Tools) Regulations 2009 (No. S. 325). -

Adoption: 2009-07-08 | Date of entry into force: 2009-09-01 | SGP-2009-R-82203

Regulates the safe operation, use, care and storage of tools and explosive charges.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Workplace Safety and Health (Abrasive Blasting) Regulations 2008 (No. S. 607). -

Adoption: 2008-11-24 | Date of entry into force: 2009-02-01 | SGP-2008-R-80876

Provides for abrasives that can be used in blasting. Sets out precautions in connection with blasting, ventilation systems, maintenance, cleaning, inspection and restriction. Repeals the Factories (Abrasive Blasting) Regulations (Cap. 104, Rg 1).

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Radiation Protection Act 2007 (No. 27 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-06-01 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-01 | SGP-2007-L-76393

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Administration
Part III - Control of import, export etc. of radioactive materials and irradiating apparatus
Part IV - Licences
Part V - General provisions relating to occupational safety and health
Part VI - Disposal of radioactive waste
Part VII - Information and documents
Part VIII - Inspections
Part IX - Enforcement
Part X - Miscellaneous
Repeals the Radiation Protection Act (Cap. 262).

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Environmental Public Health (Toxic Industrial Waste) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (No. S716).

Adoption: 2006-12-27 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SGP-2006-R-75450

Amends regulation 13 concerning amount of fines as well as other miscellaneous amendments.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Hazardous Waste (Extended Meaning of Hazardous And other Wastes - Indonesia) Notification 2005 (No. S 838).

Adoption: 2005-12-20 | SGP-2005-M-72996

Sets out in the Schedule to the Notification the list wastes considered to be hazardous in relation to Indonesia.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Hazardous Waste (Extended Meaning of Hazardous And other Wastes - Malaysia) Notification 2005 (No. S 839).

Adoption: 2005-12-20 | SGP-2005-M-72997

Sets out in the Schedule to the Notification the list wastes considered to be hazardous in relation to Malaysia.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Hazardous Waste (Extended Meaning of Hazardous And other Wastes - Philippines) Notification 2005 (No. S 840).

Adoption: 2005-12-20 | SGP-2005-M-72998

Sets out in the Schedule to the Notification the list wastes considered to be hazardous in relation to the Philippines.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Hazardous Waste (Extended Meaning of Hazardous And other Wastes - Thailand) Notification 2005 (No. S 841).

Adoption: 2005-12-20 | SGP-2005-M-72999

Sets out in the Schedule to the Notification the list wastes considered to be hazardous in relation to Thailand.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

The Biological Agents and Toxins Act 2005 (No. 36 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-11-10 | SGP-2005-L-72992

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Administration and Application
Part III - Biological Agents and Inactivated Biological Agents
Part IV - Toxins
Part V - Duties and Obligations in Relation to Biological Agents and Toxins
Part VI - Approvals, Permits and Certification of Facilities
Part VII - Enforcement
Part VIII - Miscellaneous

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Radiation Protection (Ionising Radiation) Regulations 2000 (No. S29).

Adoption: 2000-01-12 | Date of entry into force: 2000-02-01 | SGP-2000-R-56240

Regulates the granting of licenses and general requirements for engaging in radiation work, the control of radiation exposure, medical and radiological supervision, labelling of irradiating apparatus and radioactive materials, storage of radioactive materials, transport of radioactive materials and other related matters.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Radiation Protection (Transport of Radioactive Materials) Regulations, 2000 (No. S30).

Adoption: 2000-01-12 | Date of entry into force: 2000-02-01 | SGP-2000-R-56241

Provides for transport requirements for radioactive material, regulates labelling and marking, and determines responsibilities of consignors.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Environmental Pollution Control (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 1999.

Adoption: 1999-03-24 | Date of entry into force: 1999-04-01 | SGP-1999-R-55979

Regulates various issues related to the transport, sale and storage of hazardous substances.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Hazardous Waste (Control Of Export, Import And Transit) Act (Chapter 122a)(Act No. 13 of 1997). -

Adoption: 1997 | SGP-1997-L-72994

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Radiation Protection (Non-Ionising Radiation) Regulations 1991 (No.S 479)

Adoption: 1991-10-26 | SGP-1991-R-26724

These regulations under s.28 of the Radiation Protection Act 1991 (No. 8 of 1991) govern use in the workplace of the following non-ionising radiation apparati: ultraviolet sunlamps; microwave ovens; medical and industrial ultrasound apparati; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparati; entertainment lasers; and high power lasers.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Radiation Protection Act (Commencement) Notification 1991 (No. S 478)

Adoption: 1991-10-26 | SGP-1991-M-27695

This Notification under s.1 of the Radiation Protection Act 1991 (Act 8 of 1991) states that the Radiation Protection Act 1991 shall come into operation on 1 February 1992.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Poisons (Amendment No. 3) Rules 1989. No. S 360.

Adoption: 1989-08-18 | SGP-1989-R-8644

Amends Group I of the Second Schedule to the Poisons Rules 1957 in respect of certain kinds of paints and certain building materials containing asbestos.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Law, Act

Poisons Act (Amendment of Schedule) (No. 2) Notification 1989. No. S 361.

Adoption: 1989-08-18 | Date of entry into force: 1989-10-01 | SGP-1989-L-8645

Amends Part II of the Schedule to the Poisons Act by inserting immediately above the item "Benzene", the following item: "Asbestos in the form of crocidolite, amosite, chrysotile and amphiboles and products containing these forms of asbestos."

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Hydrogen Cyanide (Fumigation) Regulations 1989. No. S270.

Adoption: 1989-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 1989-07-01 | SGP-1989-R-8618

These Regulations provide for licensing and safety requirements relating to fumigation. Section 14 provides that every fumigation shall be carried out by adequately trained staff.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Poisons (Benzene)(Revocation) Rules 1988. No. S 401.

Adoption: 1988-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 1988-12-16 | SGP-1988-R-7736

By s.2, the Poisons (Benzene) Rules 1974 are revoked.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Environmental Public Health (Toxic Industrial Waste) Regulations 1988. No. S 111.

Adoption: 1988-05-03 | SGP-1988-R-6530

Inter alia, requires industrial toxic waste collectors to have licences. Contains provisions regarding transport, driver's responsibility and safety precautions.

Singapore - Protection against particular hazards - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Poisons (Hazardous Substances) Rules 1986. No. S 322.

Adoption: 1986-12-16 | SGP-1986-R-3019

Part II: Transport of hazardous substances; Part IV: their storage and supply; Part V: steps to take in case of accident or emergency. Revoke the Poisons (Toxic Substances) Rules 1980. Contain a list of hazardous substances and record forms in appended schedules.