Singapore legislation

Section 65

of Factories Act

Section 65

Protection against harmful processes or substances

Amended by5/845/84

(1)

The occupier of a factory shall wherever possible substitute harmless or less harmful substances, processes or techniques for harmful substances, processes or techniques.

Amended by5/84

(2)

Hazardous processes shall be carried out in separate rooms, buildings or premises occupied by a minimum number of workers.

(3)

Preventive measures shall be taken against the liberation of harmful substances and for the protection of workers from harmful radiations.

(4)

No person shall enter or remain in, and no person shall require, permit or direct any person to enter or remain in, any room, building or premises in which any hazardous process is carried out unless he or that person is employed in the process.[59

Amended by5/84