Singapore legislation

Regulation 15

of Hydrogen Cyanide (Fumigation) Regulations 1989

Regulation 15

Safety requirements

A person must not commence fumigation of any premises until —

(a)

he or she has by personal inspection ascertained that all portions of the fumigation area and the risk area have been vacated;

(b)

all fires and naked lights in the fumigation area have been extinguished;

(c)

all liquids and foods which are liable to absorb the fumigant have been removed from the fumigation area; and

(d)

all practical steps have been taken to seal all openings, cracks or crevices so as to prevent the escape of the fumigant from the fumigation area.