Singapore legislation
Clause 24
Clause 24
Storage, use and dealing of hazardous substances
(1)
Every person storing, using or otherwise dealing with any hazardous substance and every agent, servant or employee of such person shall do so in such a manner as not to threaten the health or safety of any person, or to cause pollution of the environment.
(2)
In any proceedings under this section, if any person is proved to have kept or had in his possession or under his control any hazardous substance, he shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, to have done so knowingly.
(3)
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.