Singapore legislation
Regulation 58
of Healthcare Services (Assisted Reproduction Service) Regulations 2023
Regulation 58
Safety programme
Subregulation 1
A licensee must develop and ensure the implementation of a safety programme for the embryology laboratory at each approved permanent premises setting out appropriate and effective safety measures to prevent the occurrence of any adverse incident and reduce any hazard at the embryology laboratory.
Subregulation 2
Without limiting paragraph (1), a safety programme must contain appropriate and effective measures for —
electrical safety and safety of water supply and outlets;
the handling and disposal of sharp apparatus and objects that can readily puncture or cut human skin when encountered;
the safety of all personnel and patients during the conduct of any test, examination or procedure;
waste management;
spills management;
ensuring that there is adequate space, ventilation and lighting for every personnel to perform work safely;
ensuring that all safety or emergency equipment is kept in good working order and there is an adequate stock of materials required for the handling of any medical emergency or adverse incident; and
ensuring the cleanliness of the licensed premises or licensed conveyance.
Subregulation 3
A licensee must keep up‑to‑date documentation of the policies and processes of the safety programme mentioned in paragraph (1) and make the documentation available to every personnel.