[Singapore]New rules to make asbestos disposal safer

Effective from May 1, the measures will benefit both workers and public

THE removal of asbestos could be safer for workers and the public after the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) spelt out enhanced regulations yesterday for work involving the building material, now known to cause serious illness.

The new rules specify that companies must have a proper workplan to deal with asbestos, including a risk assessment, if it is present. They must also notify MOM seven days before starting work that involves asbestos.

 

http://www.singaporelawwatch.sg/slw/headlinesnews/36325-new-rules-to-make-asbestos-disposal-safer.html

 

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Mohit