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Singapore’s Implementation of GHS

Singapore’s Implementation of GHS. 17 Oct 2005. Current status. Multi-agency government-industry collaboration in a taskforce on GHS implementation. Review on Singapore Standards SS 286 on Specifications for Caution Labelling of Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods. What is lacking?.

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Singapore’s Implementation of GHS

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  1. Singapore’s Implementation of GHS 17 Oct 2005

  2. Current status Multi-agency government-industry collaboration in a taskforce on GHS implementation Review on Singapore Standards SS 286 on Specifications for Caution Labelling of Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods

  3. What is lacking? • Knowledge and awareness on GHS itself within government • Expertise / qualified persons / consultants (in the industry and government sector) on : • classification • preparation of SDS • labelling 3. Resources in implementing GHS • Especially for SMEs 4. Hazard communication / chemical training on different types of labelling & SDS for industry workers.

  4. Steps to Implementation SS 286 Review 2006/8 2005 Continuous communication and capacity building within both government and industry Alignment of agency processes to new rules

  5. Involvement of public and private stakeholders • National Environment Agency • Ministry of Manpower • Ministry of Trade and Industry • Economic Development Board • Standards Productivity and Innovation Board • Maritime and Port Authority • Singapore Civil Defence Force • Singapore Police • Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore • Health Science Authority • Ministry of Health • Singapore Chemistry Industry Council

  6. Thank you

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