EPM Regulation -Hazardous Substance Transporation

The legal requirement for the transportation of hazardous substances on Singapore roads is stipulated in the Environmental Protection and Management Regulations.

Under the Singapore Environmental Protection and Management (Hazardous Substances) Regulations PART II TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Application of this Part

3. This Part shall apply to the transport or consigning for transport of any hazardous substance exceeding the quantities specified in the Schedule.

Consignor’s responsibility for safe consignment

4.—(1) A person shall not consign for transport of any hazardous substance unless —

(a)he has obtained the approval in writing of the Director-General in regard to the proposed transport of such substance; and

(b)the container, tank container, freight container or road tanker to be used for the transport of the hazardous substance is designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with a code of practice approved by the Director-General.

(2) It shall not be lawful for any person to transport or consign for transport of any hazardous substance unless the transport or consignment of the hazardous substance is effected in accordance with the provisions of the approval issued to him under paragraph (1) and with any condition specified therein.

Carrier to obtain information on consignment

5.—(1) No carrier shall transport any hazardous substance unless he has been given a statement provided under regulation 6(1) as will enable him to comply with the requirements of these Regulations and to be aware of the risks created by the hazardous substance to the health or safety of any person.

(2)The statement shall be supplied by the consignor or owner of the consignment of the hazardous substance to the carrier at the latest when the transport order is given, so as to enable the carrier to take all necessary steps to ensure that the driver of the vehicle used to transport the hazardous substance is aware of the instructions contained in the statement and is capable of carrying them out effectively.

(3)For the purpose of this regulation, it shall be the duty of the consignor or owner of any consignment of hazardous substance who supplies any statement relating to a hazardous substance to a carrier to ensure that the information contained therein is accurate and sufficient.

Transport documents

6.—(1)The consignor or owner of any consignment of a hazardous substance shall provide, in the transport documents relating to the hazardous substance, a statement regarding the safety requirements and the actions that must be taken by the carrier which shall include the following instructions:

(a)supplementary operational requirements for loading, transport, storage, unloading, handling and stowage or a statement that no supplementary operational requirements are necessary;

(b)restrictions, if any, on the mode of transport and any necessary routing instructions;

(c)emergency action plan as established in accordance to regulation 22; and

(d)an indication of the general nature of risk and safety precautions when handling the hazardous substance.

(2)The consignor or owner of any consignment of a hazardous substance shall include in the transport documents for the consignment of the hazardous substance —

(a)the designation and quantity of the hazardous substance;

(b)the approval of the Director-General in regard to the transport of the hazardous substance;

(c)an acknowledgment of receipt to be signed by the consignee or his assigns; and

(d)a declaration that the contents of the consignment are properly described by name and are properly packaged, marked and labelled and are in a proper condition for transport.

(3) The declaration made under paragraph (2)(d) shall —

(a)contain the original or stamped facsimile signature of the consignor or owner of the consignment of the hazardous substance, as the case may be, together with the date; and

(b)be substantially in such form as may be determined by the Director-General.

Instructions for drivers

7. Before any hazardous substance is transported, the carrier shall —

(a)give the driver of the vehicle used to transport the hazardous substance a copy of the statement referred to in regulation 5(1) relating to the substance being transported; and

(b)ensure that the driver is adequately trained to carry out the instructions contained in the statement.

Responsibilities of drivers

8. The driver of a vehicle used to transport any hazardous substance shall —

(a)keep in the cab of the vehicle a copy of the statement given to him under regulation 7 where the information will be available at all times while the substance to which it relates is being transported; and

(b)comply with all instructions contained in the copy of the statement given to him under regulation 7.

Transport routes

9. The carrier shall not transport any hazardous substance except at the times and along the routes as determined by the Director-General.

Hazard warning panels and labels

10.—(1)Where a hazardous substance is being transported in a road tanker, a freight container, a tank container or other vehicle, the carrier shall ensure that the appropriate hazard warning panel or label as prescribed in the code of labelling specified by the Director-General is displayed on the road tanker, freight container, tank container or other vehicle.

(2) The hazard warning panel or label shall be —

(a)weather resistant and be indelibly marked;

(b)either rigid or fixed to be rigid;

(c)marked on or securely attached to the road tanker, freight container, tank container or other vehicle in a substantially vertical plane, and if the means of attachment is by a frame, that frame shall carry no other hazard warning panels or labels; and

(d)kept clean and free from obstruction, except that a rear panel or label may be mounted behind a ladder of light construction which does not prevent the information on the panel or label from being easily read.

(3) Where a multi-load is transported in a road tanker, in separate tanks or in compartments of a tank, or in a compartmented tank container, the carrier shall ensure that each such tank or compartment which contains a hazardous substance is provided with and displays the appropriate hazard warning panel or label prescribed in the code of labelling specified by the Director-General and the requirements of paragraph (2) shall apply to such panels or labels.

(4) The carrier shall ensure that the hazard warning panel or label is —

(a)displayed on the road tanker, freight container, tank container or other vehicle at all times when a hazardous substance is being transported; and

(b)removed when the road tanker, freight container, tank container or other vehicle is not used for transporting any hazardous substance.

Precaution against fire or explosion

11.—(1) The consignor or owner of any consignment of a hazardous substance, the carrier and the driver shall ensure that —

(a)adequate precautionary measures are taken to prevent the hazardous substances from spilling, dropping, or being released during transportation; and

(b)all precautions necessary for preventing a fire or an explosion are being observed.

(2) The consignor or owner of any consignment of a hazardous substance, the carrier and the driver shall ensure that suitable and efficient fire extinguishers are carried in an easily accessible position on every vehicle transporting any hazardous substance.

Prohibition against overfill

12. The consignor or owner of any consignment of a hazardous substance shall ensure that any carrying tank of a road tanker, tank container or any other container in which the hazardous substance is transported is not overfilled at the time of consigning for transport.

Prohibition against carriage of multi-loads of hazardous substances

13. No person shall transport a multi-load of hazardous substances except in accordance with a code of practice approved by the Director-General.

Supervision of vehicles carrying hazardous substances

14.—(1) The driver of a vehicle used to transport any hazardous substance shall ensure that the vehicle when not driven is —

(a)parked in a safe place; or

(b)supervised at all times by him or by some other competent person above the age of 18 years.

(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply where any carrying tank of a road tanker, tank container or compartment thereof which had contained a hazardous substance is nominally empty.

(3) In paragraph (2), “nominally empty”, in relation to a carrying tank of a road tanker, tank container or compartment thereof, means —

(a)that as much of the hazardous substance as is reasonably practicable has been discharged or unloaded from it; and

(b)that such hazardous substance remaining within the carrying tank of the road tanker, tank container or compartment thereof is not sufficient to create a risk to the health and safety of any person.

For the renewal of Hazardous Substance Transport permit, The TERP should follow the information & format requirements in the guide TERP FOR HSTA_SAMPLE AND INSTRUCTIONS_211021

• To highlight in the document any notable changes, such new hazardous substance(s), new route(s), new client(s), increase/decrease in quantities or others; that we should be aware of in the renewal. 

For HSTA Renewal Applications:

HSTA Renewal Applications can be submitted 90 days before the expiry of the HSTA & 33 days after the expiry date of the HSTA.

HSTA & HSL Renewal Applications may be submitted concurrently, however do note that HSTA Renewal Applications can only be approved when the HSL Renewal Application has been “Approved With Payment”.

For status of HSL Renewal Applications, please clarify with our colleagues at LEAD via NEA_HSlicence@nea.gov.sg.

For HSTA Application Processing:

Processing of HSTA Applications may take up to 7 working days, subject to complete supporting documents.

Upon approval of HSTA Applications, Tradenet update will take up to 1 working day.

HSTA Applications without supporting documents may be rejected or withdrawn by us.  

NEA will not be responsible for losses incurred due to delays in processing of applications.

WSH Alert -Worker Dies Falling From Ledge

 

Worker dies after falling from a ledge

On 12 January 2023, a worker was carrying out façade painting works at a condominium using a suspended scaffold (gondola). He stepped out of the gondola at level 3 and climbed over the parapet wall to use the stairs to reach level 4. He then climbed onto the open ledge on level 4. While working on the ledge, he fell and landed in the basement. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The worker was wearing a body harness but it was not anchored.

Facade painting or cleaning works are high-risk activities commonly carried out using gondolas and rope access. The WSH Council calls on all companies involved in facade painting or cleaning wort to undertake an urgent assessment of their safety measures to prevent falls from height

What companies should do

Companies should urgently assess and ensure that their WSH management system includes the following measures or checks:

• Safe use of gondolas: Instruct workers never to climb in or out of the gondola unless it is at rest, on the ground, or at a level that allows safe entry or exit. While in the gondola, each worker must put on a safety harness secured to an independent vertical lifeline.

• Safe working on ledges: Confirm with the building occupier or principal that the ledges are load bearing and able to support the weight of workers and their equipment Check for fragile surfaces and openings on the ledge. Install temporary edge protection (e.g. guardrails) at all open sides. If this is not possible, implement a fall prevention plan and permit-to-work system for all work at height activities where a worker could fall more than three metres. Provide anchor points or lifelines to which fall arrest equipment or travel restraints can be secured.

• Competent workers: Deploy only workers who have received adequate WSH training for working at height Emphasise to workers the importance of achieving 100% tie-off at all times whenever there is a risk of falling from height

• Hazard communication: Employers must communicate to workers (e.g. during daily toolbox meetings) the hazards in the designated work area and the risk controls in place before starting work.

MCSTs of residential and commercial properties are also expected to check that contractors doing works at height (such as painting works) within their properties implement the above measures. In addition, MCSTs should adopt the following:

• Hazard communication: The building occupier or principal must brief contractors on the worksite hazards and verify that risk controls have been implemented effectively before allowing contractors to start work.

• Use of technology: Consider the use of robots for facade painting or cleaning works to eliminate the need for works at height.

For more information, refer to the WSH (Scaffolds)Regulations 2011, and the WSH Council’s Code of Practice for Working Safely at Heights, WSH Guidelines on Anchorages,Lifelines and Temporary Edge Protection Systems, and WSH Guide for Management Corporation Strata Title

Under the WSH Act, first-time corporate offenders may be sentenced to the maximum fine of $500,000 whilst individuals can either be sentenced to the maximum fine of $200,000 and/or an imprisonment not exceeding 2 years. Read more on the WSH Act penalties.

Relevant parties such as MCSTs, managing agents and contractors may be liable for prosecution under the WSH Act if they have breached any of their duties under the Act.

During the Heightened Safety Period (1 September 2022 to 28 February 2023), the Ministry of

Manpower will impose severe actions for serious WSH lapses, which include:

• Debarment from hiring new work pass holders

• Company leaders to personally account to MOM and take responsibility for rectifications

• Engaging external auditors to conduct a thorough review of company’s WSH processes , Relevant parties such as MCSTs, managing agents and contractors may be liable for prosecution under the WSH Act if they have breached any of their duties under the Act.

During the Heightened Safety Period (1 September 2022 to 28 February 2023), the Ministry of Manpower will impose severe actions for serious WSH lapses, which include:

• Debarment from hiring new work pass holders

• Company leaders to personally account to MOM and take responsibility for rectifications

• Engaging external auditors to conduct a thorough review of company’s WSH processes

CP Work Safely At Height

Scope

This Code of Practice shall apply to all work at heights activities across all industry sectors.

The Code provides guidance for the practitioner to manage work at heights activities through:

• Risk management framework;

• Development and implementation of a Fall Prevention Plan; and

• Permit-to-work system.

Purpose

This Code of Practice has been prepared to enhance the standard of work at heights safety at workplaces.

The Code illustrates a variety of fall control measures and work practices that can be adopted when the risk of falling from heights, or into depth, is present. The control measures outlined in this Code do not represent the only acceptable means of achieving the standard to which the Code refers.

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WSH Alert- Worker struck by crane boom

 

Worker struck by crane boom

On 13 December 2022, a worker was on the bed of a lorry crane assisting in the unloading of steel bars from the lorry crane when the crane boom suddenly fell and struck him. The worker died at the scene.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the crane boom fell when it was lifting some steel bars. The lifting operation was not carried out by a proper lifting team and there was no lifting plan.

Recommendations

Lorry cranes are used extensively in Singapore. Lifting operations involving lorry cranes are highrisk activities, especially if they are not carried out properly. A few other accidents involving lorry cranes have happened this year, with the two most recent ones occurring on 26 August and 7 December 2022. To prevent such accidents, consider the following measures:

• Safe lifting operation: Ensure that a competent lifting team (typically comprising a crane operator, lifting supervisor, rigger, and signalman) is deployed and a lifting plan is developed, before a lifting operation commences, including those conducted by sub-contractors. The liking plan must be supported with a site-specific risk assessment, safe lifting procedures, and authorised via a permit-to-work system. Brief the lifting team thoroughly on the lifting plan before each lifting operation.

• Safe work position: Instruct workers never to stand under a suspended load and the crane's boom. Crane operators should not proceed with the lifting operation if there are workers located under the load or boom.

• Test and examination: Ensure that lorry cranes are tested and examined by an Authorised Examiner (AE) according to MOM's requirements. More frequent checks may be necessary for lorry cranes with high usage or used in harsh conditions. An example of a standard checklist for mobile crane examination is given in Annex I of the SS 536: 2008. Do not allow cranes with an expired AE certificate to be used.

• Regular maintenance: Place lorry cranes on a planned maintenance schedule according to the manufacturers recommendation, and additional attention is to be given to critical parts of the lorry crane. Ensure that maintenance works are carried out by competent persons.

• Pre-use inspection: Require and ensure lorry crane operators conduct daily pre-use checks before each work day/shift. Daily checks include operating the crane through all its motions without loads and verifying that safety devices are in proper working condition. Any problem areas or defects spotted must be raised and the use of the crane suspended until all issues are addressed. A sample pre-use checklist for lorry cranes can be found in Annex 2 of WSH Guidelines on Safe Use of Lorry Cranes.

Weekly inspection is also recommended so that a more detailed inspection can be carried out.

WSH Alert -Worker Pinned Under Toppled Machine

Unsafe use of forklift: Worker pinned under toppled machine 

On 27 December 2022, a worker was guiding a forklift to position its forks under a machine. However, the machine toppled onto the worker. He was sent to the hospital where he passed away.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the forks of the forklift were raised before they were fully inserted under the machine. The lifting of the partially-inserted forks caused the machine to topple.

In 2022, there were six cases of forklift-related fatal workplace accidents. Two cases involved workers being crushed under forklifts that toppled from unbalanced loads, another two cases involved workers being run over or crushed by moving forklifts, and the remaining two, including this case, involved forklift forks toppling objects onto workers. Read more on these cases and other forklift related resources. 

As forklift accidents can lead to serious injuries and death, the WSH Council calls on all companies using forklifts to undertake an urgent assessment of their safety measures in the use of forklifts.

What companies should do

Companies should urgently assess and ensure that their WSH management system includes the following measures or checks:

● Competent forklift operator: Allow only competent and authorised persons to operate forklifts. Ensure all forklift operators have completed the necessary certifications such as the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Operate Forklift Course. Require forklift operators to attend refresher training at least once every three years.

● Safe Work Procedure (SWP): Implement a SWP for moving heavy equipment/machines. Consult the manufacturer for advice on how specific equipment/machines can be moved safely.

● Safe forking operation: Instruct forklift operators to carry out the following when using forks to pick up a load, and ensure that the operator has a clear view of the lifting operation:

•  Check that the spread of the forks is suitable for the width of the load.
•  Insert the forks under the load fully or as far as possible.
•  Raise the forks slightly to check that the load is stable on the forks.
•  Tilt back the forks slightly to prevent slippage before moving off with the load.

Wherever possible, loads ought to be placed on pallets as pallets enable safer load handling. Loads that may topple or fall and endanger a worker must be properly secured onto the pallet before being moved.

● Safe work zone: Require forklift operators to confirm all workers are in a safe position before starting operations. When picking up a load, the operator must only raise the forks when there is no one in the danger zone# should the load topple. Authorise operators to stop forklift operations once anyone comes into an unsafe position.  

# “danger zone”: refers to an area where one can get injured 

 ● Hazard communication and work supervision: Communicate to workers the possible on-site hazards and risk controls in place before allowing forklift operations to begin. Deploy a supervisor to oversee operations and ensure that the work is carried out as per SWP.

For more information, refer to the Singapore Standard SS 573: 2012 Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Powered Counterbalanced Forklifts, and WSH Council’s WSH Guidelines on Safe Operation of Forklifts and Forklift Safety Pack.

Under the WSH Act, first-time corporate offenders may be sentenced to the maximum fine of $500,000 whilst individuals can either be sentenced to the maximum fine of $200,000 and/or an imprisonment not exceeding 2 years. Read more on the WSH Act penalties.

During the Heightened Safety Period (1 September 2022 to 28 February 2023), the Ministry of Manpower will impose severe actions for serious WSH lapses, which include:

• Debarment from hiring new work pass holders 
• Company leaders to personally account to MOM and take responsibility for rectifications
• Engaging external auditors to conduct a thorough review of company’s WSH processes

* Information on the accident is based on preliminary investigations by the Ministry of Manpower as at 3 January 2023. This may be subject to change as investigations are still on-going. Please also note that the recommendations provided here are not exhaustive and they are meant to enhance workplace safety and health so that a recurrence may be prevented. The information and recommendations provided are not to be construed as implying liability on any party nor should it be taken to encapsulate all the responsibilities and obligations under the law.

Amendment to Fire Code

IMPLEMENTATION OF SS 578:2019 – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

The SS 578:2019 – Code of Practice for the Use and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers, formerly known as SS 578:2012, was published online by Enterprise Singapore on 16 July 2019. This standard covers the requirements and procedures on the selection, installation, inspection, servicing, maintenance and recharging of portable fire extinguishers used in buildings. It is intended to complement the SS EN 3 series of standards of portable fire extinguishers and provide guidance to persons who need to use and/or maintain portable fire extinguishers.

2. The main changes made in this revision are as follows:

(a) The definitions have been updated.

(b) Selection of fire extinguishers for Class A hazards has been simplified to be in line with British and European standards.

(c) More detailed requirements/recommendations are given for selecting extinguishers for Class B, C, D and F fire hazards.

(d) Prohibition in appointing third party organisation or persons to act on behalf of the certified organisation in the inspection, maintenance, recharging and issuance of maintenance service labels for the fire extinguishers.

(e) Issuance of control tags by the certification body for the yearly maintenance service labels.

(f) All labels and tags for the fire extinguishers shall have adequate security features to protect against theft and counterfeiting.

3. The implementation of this revised standard takes effect on 1 Jan 2020. The grace period is to give the building industry sufficient lead time to plan ahead for any new building projects.

Any proposed plans of fire safety works for new buildings / premises or alteration / alteration works to existing buildings / premises that are submitted to SCDF for approval on or after the effective date will be subjected to the new standard. Notwithstanding the above, SCDF has no objection to the immediate adoption of the revised standard.

4. SCDF would like to draw reference to SCDF’s Circular dated 24 Jan 2013:

IMPLEMENTATION OF SS EN 3-7 TO SS EN 3-10:2012 – TESTING STANDARDS FOR PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS and 25 Jan 2013: IMPLEMENTATION OF SS 578:2012 – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS and remind industry professionals that portable fire extinguishers (FEs) should only display markings for the categories of fires they have been certified for. FEs which are not certified to fight Class C fires (which refer to fires involving flammable gases, according to SS 578:2012 and SS 578:2019) should not be labelled with the Class C markings when used in projects, buildings and premises in Singapore. This requirement is applicable to FEs certified or renewed from 1 May 2013 onwards.

5. Please convey the contents of this circular to members of your Board/ Institution/ Association. 

Legal Register

It is essential for organization to determine what are the relevant WSH legislation and the amendments applicable to their organization, taking into account of the organization’s activities, products, services, premises and size, etc. In addition organization need to determine how the legal requirements and the amendments impact on them and what are the required actions to meet the applicable legal requirements and ensure compliance and this is usually done through the compilation of a WSH legal register

The WSH legal register is a document that contain information on the legal obligations pertaining to the organization context and its people , specific activity or product or service, as well as relevant to the organization occupational safety and health hazards and its environmental aspects and the management of information to assist with achieving the legal compliance

In summary, a legal register should include:

• List of legal and other requirements applicable to the organization

• Organization activities, products, services for which the requirements apply

• Indication of currency of the register, such as date of review

In addition an organization shall also identify what are the local government agency advisory resources for WSH legal and other requirements which are applicable to the organization because they are legal binding, meaning that the organization can be prosecuted or compounded for failure to comply with required applicable WSH legal and other legal requirements

Organization can make use of external sources to help them identify what are the relevant applicable OH &S legislative or other requirements applicable to their context and this include:

• Online resources
• Regulatory bodies
• Trade associations
• Paid legal services
• OH &S institutes
• OH&S consultants
• Singapore Standards eshop

In Singapore you can search the Workplace Safety and Health Council or REACH website for free updates on advisory resources for WSH legal and other requirements

When the WSH advisory resources have been identified, organization shall collect information relevant to their context, compile and document the legal register that list the applicable WSH legal requirements in accordance with the organizational procedures

Following the identification of the relevant WSH Regulations and other legal requirements, the organization have to include them in it’s compliance obligation procedure on how it can access the legal or other requirement. Ensure changes are identified that affect the applicability of legal or other requirements relevant to it’s OH&S hazards.

Organization also need to establish procedure to identify who should receive information on legal or other requirements, and ensure that relevant information is communicated to them through either the monthly safety committee meeting or during board of directors meeting.

Flammable Transportation

Flammable Transportation Requirement in Singapore

Petroleum and flammable materials (P&FM) can pose fire risks and endanger life and property in the event of fire. Given the current security climate, it is also important that such materials do not fall into the hands of terrorists or their collaborators and be used as weapons for mass destruction. There is thus the need for the licensing control and to step up the safety measures for the movement and distribution of P&FM in Singapore. 

The Fire Safety Act (FSA) regulates the transportation of petroleum and flammable materials. The petroleum and flammable materials transportation licence is to ensure that the transportation is carried out in a safe manner and that proper fire safety measures / procedures are undertaken by the licensee to ensure safety environment. In general, the FSA requires the transportation vehicle used to be certified, the transportation emergency response plan been approved and the drivers of road vehicles transporting any class of petroleum and flammable materials to hold a valid Hazardous Material Transportation Driver Permit (HTDP) to drive the vehicle.

Any person who wishes to transport petroleum or flammable materials must obtain a licence for each vehicle that is used for such transportation. The transportation of petroleum and flammable materials is to be carried out within approved hours and along approved routes.

Exemption for Transport Licence

The transportation of petroleum and flammable materials in the following quantities are exempted from licensing:

Petroleum

Less than 130 kg (gross weight) in not more than 2 cylinders;

Less than 20 litres of Class I petroleum; or

Less than 200 litres of Class II and Class III petroleum.

Flammable Materials

Less than 130 kg (gross weight) in not more than 2 cylinders of flammable gases;

Less than 20 litres of flammable liquids; or

Less than 10kg of flammable solids.

Requirements on Road Transportation of Hazardous Materials (HazMat)

Transportation Hours

Transportation of petroleum and flammable materials in packages or in bulk can only be carried out during 7.00 am - 7.00 pm

A dealer of LPG for household delivery may transport Class 0 petroleum in cylinders during 7.00 am - 9.00 pm

License Validity Period

Applicant may choose to apply for a licence validity period of either 1 or 2 years.

(For local registered lorry (Package) transporting P&FM product less than 3 metric tonnes only.)

Documents to be Submitted

For Package Transportation (capacity of individual packaging is less than 250 litres water capacity)

A certificate of Inspection in accordance to Regulation 5 of the Fire Safety (Petroleum/Flammable Materials) Regulations 2013;

Roadworthiness certificate issued by JIC Inspection Services or Malaysian Puspakom[2] for vehicle;

A copy of vehicle registration card; Supplier's letter of authorization [for transporting LPG only];

 A copy of Hazardous Materials Transport Driver Permit (HTDP)

A copy of the acknowledgement letter for the Transport Emergency Response Plan (TERP)

 Astrata Certificate for Annual Inspection (for vehicle transporting for vehicle transporting total net quantity 3 metric tonnes(MT) or more)

Consent letter from vehicle owner (if vehicle does not belong to applicant)

For Bulk Transportation (capacity of individual packaging is more than 250 litres water capacity; road tanker)

A certificate of Inspection in accordance to Regulation 5 of the Fire Safety (Petroleum/Flammable Materials) Regulations 2013;

Roadworthiness certificate issued by JIC Inspection Services or Malaysian Puspakom for both prime mover and trailer;

A Copy of Manufacturer's report[3]  & Tanker drawing* endorsed by PE [ in original / certified true  copy ];

A copy of vehicle registration card;

A copy of Hazardous Materials Transport Driver Permit (HTDP)

A copy of the acknowledgement letter for the Transport Emergency Response Plan (TERP)

A copy of  vehicle photos (including licence plate)

Astrata Certificate for Annual Inspection (for vehicle transporting for vehicle transporting total net quantity 3 metric tonnes(MT) or more / tube trailer)

Hydrostatics test report(once every 5 years) [ in original / certified true  copy ];

Radiographic test report (once every 10 years) [ in original / certified true  copy ];

Test Report for ISO Tank or BLC  from third party's

TQRA (if required)

Consent letter from vehicle owner (if vehicle does not belong to applicant) 

For more details on the requirements for the types of transport, please download P&FM Transport Checklist 

Guidelines for Transport Emergency Response Plan (TERP)

For SCDF's regulated Petroleum and Flammable Material (P&FM)

Instructions for Submission of P&FM TERP 2020 ( 38.00 KB )

For Package Transportation

Package TERP Plan 

For Bulk Transportation

Bulk TERP Plan 

Transportation of Hazardous Substances

Transportation of Hazardous Substances

A hazardous substance transport approval (HSTA) is required for the transportation of hazardous substances in quantities exceeding those stipulated in the Schedule of the EPM (HS) Regulations (Table 2)  . The licence holder can submit an application for a Hazardous Substances Transport Approval by clicking here: https://www.gobusiness.gov.sg/licences. 

Application for a transport approval shall be accompanied by a transportation emergency response plan (TERP) that has been prepared in accordance to SCDF’s format.

For transportation using road tankers or tank containers or other bulk packagings (equal or less than 450kg in capacity), certified true copies of the tanker/tank container inspection certificates issued by an approved third party inspection body shall be attached together with drawing details to the application.

Approved routes and timings

Transportation shall be carried out using the approved routes and timings specified in the transport approval.

The recommended routes for transportation are as indicated in the following map 

The recommended timings for transportation are between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Saturday. No transportation is allowed on Sundays and public holidays.

Transportation outside office hours

Road transportation of hazardous substances that are beyond approved transportation hours are subject to NEA's approval on a case by case basis. Such transportation, if approved, shall be escorted in a separate vehicle by trained emergency response personnel, the HS Licence holder, or a competent person appointed by him.

WSH Guidelines-Process Safety Performance Indicators

What is WSH Guidelines

WSH Guidelines showcased workplace safety and health best practices and WSH program for controlling workplace hazards and improving occupational health for various industry and program.

Check out the free WSH Guidelines-Process Safety Performance Indicators to improve your organization WSH practices. For the latest WSH Guidelines update, refer to Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Council Website.

WSH Guidelines-Process Safety Performance Indicators Scope

This set of guidelines aims to introduce the concept of process safety performance indicators, with a greater focus on leading indicators in performance monitoring for process safety management. It provides guidance on the development of process safety performance indicators, and how these indicators can contribute to better safety and health outcomes in the process industry.

This set of guidelines is intended to assist the middle-to-senior management and WSH personnel of companies in the process industry, including the SMEs and plants of smaller operation scale. It will help these stakeholders to identify any possible risks arising from their work processes, and take steps to rectify them before the risks manifest into undesired consequences. With more knowledgeable and responsible management and employers, the process industry can achieve improved safety and health standards.

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WSH Guideline -Toxic Industrial Waste Treatment

What is WSH Guidelines 

WSH Guidelines showcased workplace safety and health best practices and WSH program for controlling workplace hazards and improving occupational health for various industry and program.

Check out the free WSH Guideline -Toxic Industrial Waste Treatment to improve your organization WSH practices. For the latest WSH Guidelines update, refer to Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Council Website.

WSH Guideline -Toxic Industrial Waste Treatment Scope

The primary objective of this document is to provide guidance on minimising workplace safety and health risks in the waste treatment industry.

The scope of the guidelines covers workplace safety and health in waste treatment facilities that store, treat and dispose of toxic industrial waste commercially.

The guidelines should be read together with the Singapore Standard CP 100: 2004 “Code of Practice on Hazardous Waste Management”* as well as MOM’s Guidelines on “Prevention and Control of Chemical Hazards”

Improper storing, handling, treating or disposing of industrial waste can jeopardise workplace safety and health; these translate into costs in terms of compensation, clean-up and lost time due to illnesses and accidents.

These guidelines are not meant for facilities that treat biological and/or radioactive waste. Please refer to the website of the National Environment Agency (NEA)‡ for details on the proper treatment and disposal of biological and radioactive waste.

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WSH (Work at Heights) Regulations 2013

Workplace Safety and Health (Work at Heights) Regulations 2013

PART II
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Avoidance of work at height

4. It shall be the duty of the responsible person of any person who carries out or is to carry out any work at height to ensure that no work at height is carried out where it is reasonably practicable to carry out the work safely otherwise than at height.

Fall prevention plan

5.—(1) It shall be the duty of the occupier of every workplace specified in the Schedule, and in which work at height is carried out, to establish and implement a fall prevention plan.

(2) The fall prevention plan referred to in paragraph (1) shall be established and implemented in accordance with the requirements of the approved code of practice relating to safe and sound practices for fall prevention.

(3) It shall be the duty of the occupier of every workplace specified in the Schedule to ensure that the fall prevention plan referred to in paragraph (1) is made available for inspection upon request by any inspector.

(4) Any occupier of a workplace specified in the Schedule who contravenes paragraph (3) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000.

(5) This regulation shall apply only to work at height carried out on or after 1st May 2014.

Training for persons at work

6. It shall be the duty of the responsible person of any person who carries out or is to carry out any work at height to ensure that the person shall work at height in a workplace only after he has first received adequate safety and health training to familiarise himself with the hazards associated with work at height and the precautions to be observed.

Supervision of work at height

7. It shall be the duty of the responsible person of any person who carries out or is to carry out any work at height to ensure that the person shall work at height in a workplace under the immediate supervision of a competent person for that work.

Open sides and openings

8.—(1) It shall be the duty of the occupier of a workplace to comply with paragraphs (2), (4) and (5).

(2) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (5), every open side or opening into or through which a person is liable to fall more than 2 metres shall be covered or guarded by effective guard-rails or barriers to prevent fall.

(3) The cover, guard-rail or barrier referred to in paragraph (2) may be removed where free access is required for work actually in progress at or near the open side or opening.

(4) Every cover, guard-rail or barrier referred to in paragraph (2) which is removed under paragraph (3) shall be reinstated or replaced immediately when access of persons or movement of materials is not taking place at or near the open side or opening.

(5) Where it is not reasonably practicable to comply with paragraph (2), or where a cover, guard-rail or barrier is removed under paragraph (3), or during the installation, alteration or removal of the covers, guard-rails or barriers —

(a)a travel restraint system shall be used to prevent a person falling into or through the open side or opening referred to in paragraph (2); or

(b)where it is not reasonably practicable to comply with sub-paragraph (a), a fall arrest system shall be used.

Cover, guard-rail and barrier to prevent fall

9.—(1)  This regulation does not apply in relation to any scaffold in a workplace which is, is being or is to be constructed, erected, installed, used, re-positioned, altered, maintained, repaired or dismantled.

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(2) Where a cover is provided in a workplace to prevent any person from falling, it shall be the duty of the occupier of the workplace to ensure that the cover —

(a)is of good construction, sound material and adequate strength to withstand the impact during the course of work in the workplace; and

(b)is securely fixed in place to prevent accidental displacement.

(3) Where any guard-rail or barrier is provided in a workplace to prevent any person from falling, it shall be the duty of the occupier of the workplace to ensure that —

(a)every guard-rail or barrier —

(i)is of good construction, sound material and adequate strength to withstand the impact during the course of work in the workplace;

(ii)is placed on the inside of the uprights or structures and secured so as to prevent accidental displacement; and

(iii)is so placed so as to prevent the fall of any person;

(b)the top guard-rail or the barrier is at least one meter above the work platform or working place from which any person at work is liable to fall; and

(c)the vertical distance —

(i)between any 2 adjacent guard-rails provided; or

(ii)between any work platform or working place and the guard-rail immediately above it,

does not exceed 600 millimetres.

Travel restraint system

10. Where a travel restraint system is used in a workplace, it shall be the duty of the responsible person of a person who carries out or is to carry out any work at height to ensure that —

(a)the travel restraint system —

(i)is of good construction, sound material and adequate strength;

(ii)is free from patent defects; and

(iii)is suitable and safe for the purpose for which it is intended; and

(b)every person using the travel restraint system is trained in the safe and correct use of the system.

Fall arrest system

11.—(1) Where a fall arrest system is used in a workplace, it shall be the duty of the responsible person of any person who carries out or is to carry out at that workplace any work at height to ensure that —

(a)the fall arrest system —

(i)is of good construction, sound material and adequate strength;

(ii)is free from patent defects; and

(iii)is suitable and safe for the purpose for which it is intended;

(b)every person using the fall arrest system is trained in the safe and correct use of the system; and

(c)no part of the fall arrest system comes into contact with anything that could affect the safe use of the system.

(2) Where a fall arrest system using a full-body harness is used in a workplace, it shall be the duty of the responsible person of any person who carries out or is to carry out at that workplace any work at height to ensure that —

(a)the system incorporates a suitable means of absorbing energy and limiting the forces applied to the user’s body; and

(b)in the event of a fall, there is enough fall clearance available to prevent the user from hitting an object, the ground or other surfaces.

Inspection

12.—(1) Where any travel restraint system or any fall arrest system is to be used in a workplace, it shall be the duty of the responsible person of a person who carries out or is to carry out at the workplace any work at height to appoint a competent person for the purpose of inspecting the anchorage and anchorage line of the travel restraint system or fall arrest system.

(2) It shall be the duty of the competent person appointed by a responsible person under paragraph (1) —

(a)to inspect the anchorage and anchorage line of the travel restraint system or fall arrest system at the start of every work shift to ensure that they are in good working condition and are safe for use;

(b)to immediately remove from service any such anchorage or anchorage line which is found to be defective;

(c)to immediately enter the results of every inspection referred to in sub-paragraph (a) into a register containing such details as may be required by the Commissioner; and

(d)to provide the register to the responsible person before the end of the work shift.

(3) It shall be the duty of the responsible person referred to in paragraph (1) —

(a)to keep each entry in the register referred to in paragraph (2)(c) for not less than 2 years from the date it is made; and

(b)to produce for inspection, upon request by any inspector, any entry in the register which is so requested to be inspected.

(4) Any responsible person who contravenes paragraph (3) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000.

Staircases

13. It shall be the duty of the occupier of a workplace to ensure that every staircase in the workplace or every staircase which affords a means of exit from the workplace shall be provided and maintained with a substantial handrail and lower rail or other barrier to prevent any person falling, which —

(a)if the staircase has an open side, shall be on that side; or

(b)if the staircase has 2 open sides, shall be on both sides.

Safe means of access and egress between different working levels in building or structures

14. Where in a workplace any person is required to carry out any work at height —

(a)in or on an elevated place from which the person could fall;

(b)in the vicinity of an opening through which the person could fall;

(c)in the vicinity of an edge over which the person could fall;

(d)on a surface through which the person could fall; or

(e)in any other place (whether above or below ground) from which the person could fall,

it shall be the duty of the occupier of the workplace to take, so far as is reasonably practicable, such measures as are necessary to ensure safe means of access to and egress from any area in the workplace referred to in paragraph (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e).

Teagle openings

15.—(1) It shall be the duty of the occupier of a workplace to ensure that every teagle opening or similar doorway used for hoisting or lowering goods or materials in the workplace, whether by mechanical power or otherwise —

(a)is securely fenced; and

(b)is provided with a secure handhold on each side of the opening or doorway.

(2)  It shall be the duty of the occupier of the workplace to ensure that every fencing referred to in paragraph (1) shall —

(a)be properly maintained; and

(b)be kept in position, except when goods or materials are being hoisted or lowered at the opening or doorway.

Work on roofs

16.  Where in a workplace any person carries out any work on any roof from which he is liable to fall off or through a distance of more than 2 metres, it shall be the duty of the responsible person of that person —

(a)to provide and maintain —

(i)protection of the person against any sliding or falling from the roof (which may include crawler boards or roof brackets); and

(ii)sufficient and secured anchorage for the attachment of a full-body harness or a restraint belt, as the case may be, in the course of the person’s work; and

(b)to ensure that the person who carries out such work in that workplace uses the protection and anchorage referred to in paragraph (a).

Fragile surfaces

17.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), it shall be the duty of the responsible person of a person who carries out or is to carry out work at height to ensure that the person at work —

(a)shall not pass across or near a fragile surface; and

(b)shall not work on, from or near a fragile surface,

where it is reasonably practicable to carry out the work without him doing so.

(2)  Where it is not reasonably practicable to carry out work at height safely without passing across or near, or working on, from or near, a fragile surface, it shall be the duty of the responsible person of a person who carries out or is to carry out work at height to, so far as is reasonably practicable, provide and maintain suitable and sufficient platforms, covers, guard-rails or similar means of support or protection so that any foreseeable loading is supported by such supports or borne by such protection.

(3) Where any person carrying out work at height may pass across or near, or work on, from or near, a fragile surface, it shall be the duty of the responsible person of that person to ensure —

(a)that prominent warning notices are affixed at the approach to the place where the fragile surface is situated; or

(b)where it is not reasonably practicable to comply with sub-paragraph (a), that the person at work is made aware of it by other means.

Ladders

18.—(1) Where a ladder is being used to carry out any work at height in a workplace, it shall be the duty of the responsible person of the person who is carrying out or is to carry out the work to ensure that the requirements in paragraphs (2) to (6) are complied with.

(2) Every ladder in a workplace shall —

(a)be of good construction, sound material and adequate strength;

(b)be free from patent defects; and

(c)be suitable and safe for the purpose for which it is intended.

(3) The surface upon which any ladder (except for fixed ladders) rests or bears upon when used by a person shall —

(a)be stable;

(b)be level and firm; and

(c)be of sufficient strength to safely support the ladder and any person and load intended to be placed on it.

(4) Every ladder in a workplace shall be so positioned as to ensure its stability during use.

(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (4), every ladder which leans against a wall, building, structure or tree during use shall be securely fixed or lashed, or is firmly held by a person stationed at the foot of the ladder to prevent the ladder from slipping.

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(6) Where a ladder is used for access or as a working place, the ladder shall rise, or adequate handhold shall be provided, to a height of at least one metre above —

(a)the place of landing; or

(b)the highest rung to be reached by the feet of any person working on the ladder.

(7) Where a fixed vertical ladder is used in a workplace, it shall be the duty of the occupier of the workplace to ensure that the requirements in paragraphs (8), (9) and (10) are complied with.

(8) Every fixed vertical ladder or run of fixed vertical ladders used by any person carrying out any work which rises a vertical distance of over 9 metres shall, if practicable, be provided with an intermediate landing place so that the vertical distance between any 2 successive landing places does not exceed 9 metres.

(9) Every landing place referred to in paragraph (8) shall be provided with sufficient and suitable guard-rails or barriers to prevent falls.

(10) Where a fixed vertical ladder used by any person carrying out any work in a workplace rises a vertical distance of more than 3 metres, there shall be provided a safety cage or other practicable measures to prevent fall of the person.

PART III
PERMIT-TO-WORK SYSTEM
FOR HAZARDOUS WORK AT HEIGHT

19. [Deleted by S 280/2014 wef 01/05/2014]

Implementation of permit-to-work system

20.—(1) Before the carrying out of any hazardous work at height at a factory, it shall be the duty of the occupier of the factory to —

(a)appoint a competent person for the hazardous work at height at the factory to carry out the duties of an authorised manager in accordance with this Part; and

(b)appoint a competent person for the hazardous work at height at the factory to carry out the duties of a work‑at‑height safety assessor in accordance with this Part.

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(2) Before and during the carrying out of any hazardous work at height at a factory, it shall be the duty of the occupier of the factory to ensure that a permit‑to‑work system in accordance with this Part is implemented for that hazardous work at height.

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(3) The permit-to-work system referred to in paragraph (2) shall provide that —

(a)the hazardous work at height is carried out with due regard to the safety and health of persons carrying out the work;

(b)such persons are informed of the hazards associated with the hazardous work at height and the precautions they have to take; and

(c)the necessary safety precautions are taken and enforced when the hazardous work at height is being carried out.

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No hazardous work at height without permit-to-work

21.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), any person who carries out any hazardous work at height in a factory without a permit-to-work first issued by the authorised manager in respect of that hazardous work at height shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000.

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(2) Nothing in paragraph (1) shall operate to interfere with or render unlawful any rescue work or other work necessary for the general safety of life or property.

Application for permit-to-work

22. An application for a permit-to-work to carry out any hazardous work at height shall —

(a)be made by the supervisor of the person who is to carry out the hazardous work at height;

(b)be made in such form and manner as may be required by the authorised manager;

(c)state the measures which will be taken to ensure the safety and health of the person who is to carry out the hazardous work at height; and

(d)be addressed to the authorised manager and submitted to the work-at-height safety assessor where the hazardous work at height is to be carried out.

Evaluation of application

23.—(1) On receipt of the application for a permit-to-work, the work-at-height safety assessor shall —

(a)assess whether all reasonably practicable measures have been taken to ensure the safety and health of the person who will be carrying out the hazardous work at height; and

(b)inspect the site (including its surroundings) where the hazardous work at height is to be carried out together with the supervisor of the person who is to carry out the work, to ensure that the hazardous work at height can be carried out with due regard to the safety and health of the person and any other person at work in the factory who may be affected.

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(2)If the work-at-height safety assessor is satisfied that the hazardous work at height can be carried out in the factory with due regard to the safety and health of persons who are to carry out the hazardous work at height and of other persons at work in the factory who may be affected, he shall endorse the application for the permit-to-work and forward the endorsed application to the authorised manager.

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(3) It shall be the duty of the work-at-height safety assessor to exercise all due diligence when performing his functions in relation to the evaluation and endorsement of an application for a permit-to-work under paragraphs (1) and (2).

Issue of permit-to-work

24.—(1) The authorised manager for any hazardous work at height at a factory may issue a permit-to-work in relation to any hazardous work at height which is to be carried out in the factory if the authorised manager is satisfied that —

(a)there has been a proper evaluation of the risks and hazards involved in the carrying out of the work based on the available information;

(b)no incompatible work which may pose a risk to the safety and health of other persons at work in the factory will be carried out at the same time in the same vicinity as the hazardous work at height;

(c)all reasonably practicable measures will or have been taken to ensure the safety and health of the persons who carry out or are to carry out the hazardous work at height; and

(d)all persons who are to carry out the hazardous work at height are informed of the hazards associated with it.

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(2) An authorised manager who issues a permit-to-work in respect of any hazardous work at height shall retain a copy of the permit-to-work.

(3) It shall be the duty of the authorised manager to exercise all due diligence when performing his function in relation to the issuance of a permit-to-work under paragraph (1).

(4) Subject to regulation 28, a permit-to-work shall be valid for the period stated therein, and if the hazardous work at height for which the permit-to-work is issued is not completed within the validity period, a fresh application shall be made in accordance with regulation 22.

Posting of permit-to-work and supervisor’s duty

25. It shall be the duty of the supervisor of any person who carries out any hazardous work at height in a factory —

(a)to clearly post, at the work area where the work is carried out, a copy of the permit-to-work issued in respect of that hazardous work at height, including (where reasonably practicable) a sketch of any area where the hazardous work at height is permitted; and

(b)to ensure that the copy is not removed until the date of expiry or date of revocation of the permit-to-work, or on completion of the hazardous work at height, whichever is the earlier.

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Monitoring of work

26.—(1) It shall be the duty of the authorised manager for any hazardous work at height at a factory to continually review the progress of all hazardous work at height being carried out in the factory to ensure that the hazardous work at height is carried out with due regard to the safety and health of the persons carrying out the hazardous work at height in the factory.

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(2) It shall be the duty of the supervisor of any person who carries out any hazardous work at height in a factory —

(a)to ensure that the measures necessary to ensure the safety and health of the person at work are taken and are in place at all times during the validity period of the permit-to-work; and

(b)to inform the authorised manager upon completion of the hazardous work at height.

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Duty to report incompatible work

27.—(1) It shall be the duty of any person who is aware of any work being carried out in a factory which is incompatible with any hazardous work at height being carried out at that factory to immediately report the incompatible work to his supervisor, the workplace safety and health officer, the workplace safety and health co-ordinator or the authorised manager for that hazardous work at height.

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(2) In this regulation, any work in a factory which is carried out at or in the vicinity of any hazardous work at height and which is likely to pose a risk to the safety or health of persons at work in the factory shall be treated as incompatible work.

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Daily review and revocation of permit-to-work

28.—(1) It shall be the duty of the authorised manager for any hazardous work at height at a factory to review and assess the need to continue the hazardous work at height on a daily basis, and to revoke the permit-to-work issued in respect of the hazardous work at height if he thinks fit to do so.

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(2) If after issuing a permit-to-work in respect of any hazardous work at height at a factory, the authorised manager is of the view that the carrying out of the hazardous work at height poses or is likely to pose a risk to the safety and health of the persons at work in the factory, he may order the hazardous work at height to cease immediately and revoke the permit-to-work.

PART IV
INDUSTRIAL ROPE ACCESS SYSTEM
Industrial rope access equipment and personal protective equipment

29.—(1)Where any industrial rope access system is used in a workplace, it shall be the duty of the responsible person of a person who carries out or is to carry out work at height at a workplace to ensure that —

(a)it comprises at least 2 independent anchorage lines, of which one is the working line and the other is the safety line;

(b)the person who uses the industrial rope access system is provided with a suitable harness connected to the working line and the safety line;

(c)the working line is equipped with safe means of ascent and descent and has a self-locking system to prevent the user from falling should he lose control of his movements; and

(d)no part of the system comes into contact with anything that could affect the safe use of the system.

(2) It shall be the duty of the responsible person of a person who carries out or is to carry out work at height at a workplace to ensure that every equipment of the industrial rope access system used in the workplace —

(a)is of good construction, sound material and adequate strength;

(b)is free from patent defects;

(c)is properly maintained; and

(d)carries a unique marking to allow traceability to a test inspection, thorough examination or a certificate of conformity.

Design and inspection

30.—(1) Paragraphs (2), (3), (4) and 7(a)(ii) shall not apply in respect of an industrial rope access system used for tree-cutting or pruning.

(2)  Where an industrial rope access system is used in a workplace, it shall be the duty of the responsible person of a person who carries out or is to carry out work at height in a workplace to ensure that every anchorage and anchorage line of the industrial rope access system is installed in accordance with the design and drawings of a professional engineer.

(3) It shall be the duty of a professional engineer who designs any anchorage and anchorage line of an industrial rope access system referred to in paragraph (2) —

(a)to take, so far as is reasonably practicable, such measures to ensure that his design can be executed safely by any person who installs or uses the industrial rope access system according to his design; and

(b)to provide to any person who installs or is to install the industrial rope access system, all design documentation (including all relevant calculations, drawings and construction procedures) as is necessary to facilitate the proper installation of the industrial rope access system according to his design.

(4)It shall be the duty of the responsible person of a person who carries out or is to carry out work at height in a workplace to ensure that no industrial rope access system is used at the workplace unless the design and drawings certified by the professional engineer are kept available at the workplace.

(5)It shall be the duty of the responsible person of a person who carries out or is to carry out work at height in a workplace to appoint a competent person for any work at any workplace at which an industrial rope access system is used for the purpose of inspecting the industrial rope access system.

(6)It shall be the duty of the competent person referred to in paragraph (5) —

(a)to inspect the industrial rope access system at the start of every work shift to ensure that it is in good working condition and is safe for use;

(b)to immediately remove from service any equipment of the industrial rope access system which is found to be defective;

(c)to immediately enter the results of every inspection referred to in sub-paragraph (a) into a register containing such details as may be required by the Commissioner; and

(d)to provide the register to the responsible person before the end of the work shift.

(7) It shall be the duty of the responsible person of any person who carries out or is to carry out any work at height —

(a)to keep —

(i)each entry in the register referred to in paragraph (6); and

(ii)the design documentation referred to in paragraphs (3) and (4),

for not less than 2 years from the date it was made; and

(b)to produce for inspection, upon request by an inspector, any entry in the register which is so requested to be inspected.

(8) Any responsible person who contravenes paragraph (7) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000.

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