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CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT
1
PURPOSE
To specify requirements for purchasing, receiving, storing, labeling, handling and
transporting of chemicals and substances, and the disposal of its waste.
SCOPE
This procedure is applicable to all functions and activities involving the use, handling
and processing of chemicals and substances.
RESPONSBILITY
3.1
The OES and Schools shall be responsible to ensure that contractors and
employees under their respective management are aware of the hazards associated
with the chemicals they are handling, and are trained to use, store, handle and
transport the chemicals responsibly (see Material Safety Data Sheets on the proper
handling of all chemicals, Hardcopies of MSDS of substances that are available in the
laboratories are filed and indexed at designated storage cabinets at the laboratories.
Up-to-date online versions of MSDS can also be found at
http://www.msdssearch.com/DBLinksN.htm or
http://www.mallbaker.com/Americas/catalog/default.asp?searchfor=msds).
3.2
All employees who handle chemicals need to follow the requirements that are laid
down in this procedure.
3.3
The OES/relevant school is responsible to engage technical assistance for the
handling, collection and disposal of hazardous wastes generated by the activities of the
respective department. The OES/relevant school shall ensure that only waste
collectors and transporters licensed with the National Environment Agency (NEA) are
appointed.
3.4
The OES/relevant school is responsible for managing the hazardous wastes. He shall
ensure that appropriate means of waste collection and suitable storage locations are
provided to facilitate waste disposal and segregation.
3.5
The OES/relevant school shall be responsible to register with the NEA's electronic
consignment
note
system
(http://broadband.env.gov.sg/eTracking/frm_cmn_Login.asp http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/h
tdocs/article.asp?pid=1531#E-Tracking) for reporting the consignment details after
each collection of hazardous waste.
3.6
The relevant school generating hazardous wastes are responsible for ensuring that the
wastes are properly separated, collected in good suitable containers and arranged
properly in their schools designated areas or in the designated central storage area.
DEFINITIONS
Hazardous Substance: any substance which owing to its nature, composition or
quantity constitutes a danger to human health or the environment.
Hazardous waste means any waste that is generated from processes that involved
hazardous substances.
A list of controlled and hazardous substances is found in Appendix I.
RELATED DOCUMENTS/REFERENCES
5.1
5.2
PROCEDURE
6.1
PURCHASE OF CHEMICAL
6.6
Do not return excess amounts of the chemical to the original container. Even very
small amount of impurities introduced into the container can cause an explosion.
6.6.1.2
Do not allow these chemicals to contact ignition sources such as a flame, a spark
from an electrical device or socket, a spark from friction such as grinding metal, or
even static electricity.
6.6.1.3
Do not allow oxidizing material to come into contact with organic material.
6.6.1.4
Many oxidizers are shock sensitive. Do not use chipping as a method of breaking
up solid oxidizers.
6.6.1.5
An eyewash station and safety shower must be present in areas where these
chemicals are used.
6.6.2.1
Flammable chemicals must be used away from sources of ignition, such as flames,
sparks from an electrical device or socket, sparks from friction by grinding metal, or
static electricity.
6.6.2.2
6.6.2.3
6.6.2.4
Remove all flammable materials and notify all other occupants in the area before
lighting a flame.
6.6.2.5
Equipment that is oil or gas fired must be equipped with flame failure safety
controls to prevent the flow of flammable materials should the burner or pilot light
go out.
Great care must be taken to ensure that these chemicals do not come into contact
with the skin or eyes. Appropriate protective equipment should be worn.
6.6.3.2
Use a fume hood or other effective ventilation system when handling corrosives,
even if the corrosive is not volatile. Hazardous gases, such as flammable hydrogen
gas, may be released.
6.6.3.3
When diluting acids with water, DO NOT add water to the acid! This will result in a
vigorous reaction releasing large amounts of heat. Always add acid to water, slowly
down the sides of the container, with frequent stirring. Allow the mixture to cool
before capping the container.
6.6.3.4
An eyewash station and safety shower must be present in areas where these
chemicals are used.
6.6.3.5
6.6.3.6
6.6.3.7
6.6.4.1
Avoid direct skin contact, inhalation, or ingestion of even tiny amounts of these
chemicals. Engineering controls must be in place to prevent direct contact.
Appropriate protective equipment is usually also required.
6.6.4.2
Make a conscious effort to avoid touching your face, eyes or mouth. Smoking,
scratching, and nail-biting are common practices that can expose workers to toxic
chemicals.
6.6.4.3
Toxic chemicals, especially volatile liquid toxins, may only be handled in an area
with special ventilation equipment, such as a fume hood.
6.6.4.4
Be on the lookout for signs of exposure to toxic chemicals. These can include, but
are not limited to, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, nausea, or skin and eye
irritation. Note: Not all toxins are accompanied by immediate warning signs of
exposure, i.e. cancer-causing chemicals. The MSDS provides information on the
health effects of acute and chronic exposure.
6.6.4.5
Practice good personal hygiene. Wash hands and arms thoroughly after working
with these chemicals. For some toxic substances, workers may be required to
shower before returning home.
6.6.4.6
6.7
6.7.1 The department that generates hazardous wastes will ensure that suitable containers
with appropriate markings/labels describing the wastes are placed in designated areas
within their sections for employees to dispose the wastes.
6.7.2
All staff and students will be briefed by the OES/relevant school on the proper
procedure to handle and dispose hazardous wastes (Please refer to Appendix V).
6.7.3
When staff and students dispose wastes into the suitable containers, they are to
ensure that the wastes are properly deposited and no spillage occurs. If spillage or
leakage occurs, they are to report to EHS committee / OES for proper spill control
procedure to be carried out.
6.7.4 Good housekeeping must be practised at all times by all staff and students. Lids of
containers for collecting hazardous wastes must remain closed at all times other than
when depositing wastes.
6.7.5 Sharps are to be disposed off in separate containers.
6.7.6 When the waste container(s) is filled up to the mark indicated (which is equivalent to
approximately eighty percent full), the authorised staff will transport it to the designated
storage area. The staff will ensure an empty suitable good container is in place for
future waste collection.
6.7.7 At the designated storage area, the container is to be placed properly on a storage
shelf with the label/marking pointing outwards for easy identification and checking
(Please refer to Appendix VI). Fire extinguishers and spill control equipment shall be
readily available near the designated storage area. A Non-Smoking sign is to be
prominently displayed in the area.
6.7.8 When the designated storage area is full, the OES/relevant school will arrange for the
licensed waste collector to collect the containers.
6.7.9 The OES / relevant school will report the amount collected by the waste collector via
the electronic consignment note system (See 3.5).
6.8
LABELLING OF CONTAINERS
6.8.1
Suppliers of chemicals should ensure that all containers of chemicals are properly
labeled.
6.8.2
The label should indicate the name, contents, danger symbols and hazards of the
chemicals (i.e. hazard or risk phrases) as well as the precautionary measures to be
taken (i.e. precaution or safety phrases)
6.8.3 If a toxic or hazardous chemical is decanted or transferred from its original container to
a new one, the container to which the chemical is decanted should also be properly
labeled.
6.8.4 Always check the label before handling any chemical. If a chemical container does not
have a label, do not handle it until it is properly identified.
TRANSPORTATION OF CHEMICALS
6.9.1 Before transporting any chemicals, check the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
the chemicals for any safety precaution and leakage preventive measures.
6.9.2 Prepare the materials needed to contain the spillage, if any, before transporting.
6.9.3 When loading the chemicals on the trolley, ensure proper lifting posture (while lifting
heavy objects, go to a kneeling position before lifting).
6.9.4 If transporting more than 1 kind of chemicals, ensure the compatibility of the chemicals
before loading onto the same trolley.
6.9.5 Do not overload the trolley.
6.9.6 If the containers of the chemicals are made of breakable materials, always ensure the
containers are put in polystyrene box to reduce impact.
6.9.7 Ensure boxes or containers that are placed on the trolley is secured and if necessary,
place an anti-slip below the containers.
6.9.8 When moving from point A to point B, the personnel transporting are cautious of its
environment like hump, grooves or any other hazards and also the maneuvering of the
trolley.
6.9.9 At least two personnel must be involved when transporting hazardous materials.
6.9.10 Push the trolley slowly and be aware of blind corners.
6.9.11 When unloading the chemicals, ensure the same precautions as of loading.
APPENDIX
Appendix I
Appendix II
Appendix III
Appendix IV
Appendix V
Appendix VI
Appendix VII
Appendix VIII
Appendix IX
Appendix X
Amendment History
APPENDIX I
LIST OF CONTROLLED and HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Please refer to
http://app2.nea.gov.sg/data/cmsresource/20090629934087284535.pdf http://app.nea.gov.s
g/cms/htdocs/article.asp?pid=1428 for the complete list of hazardous substances
controlled by the Environmental Pollution Protection and Management Control Act
(EPCAEPMA).
The general exemptions to the permit for the purchase, store and/or use of any of the
hazardous substances as laboratory reagents can be found at
http://www.nea.gov.sg/cms/pcd/Lab_Reagents_Annex_1.pdf. For hazardous substances
listed in the document link herein this point, the relevant school shall apply a permit with
NEA for these hazardous substances individually even though they are used as laboratory
reagents.
Information on the licensing and type of flammable materials controlled by the SCDF are
found here http://www.scdf.gov.sg/scdf_internet/en/building-professionals/fire-safetylicensing-and-enforcement/Guidebook-App-PetroleumFlammable.htmlhttp://www.scdf.gov.sg/Building_Professionals/Fire_Safety_Licensing_and
_Enforcement/Guidebook_App_P&FM_Licence.html.
Please refer to
http://www.spf.gov.sg/licence/AE/others/Licensing_of_Explosive_Precursors.pdf http://www
.spf.gov.sg/licence/AE/others/Licensing_of_Explosive_Precursors.pdf for a lists of
substances which are classified as explosive precursors and controlled by the Singapore
Police Force.
Information on the frequently asked questions and the exclusion amount of the explosive
precursors are found here
http://www.spf.gov.sg/licence/AE/FAQ/FAQ_on_Licensing_of_Explosive_Precursors.pdf
http://www.spf.gov.sg/licence/AE/FAQ/FAQ_on_Licensing_of_Explosive_Precursors.pdf
Please refer to the Register of Permits and Licenses, SEG document for the hazardous
substance permit issued by NEA, SPF and SCDF.
APPENDIX II
FORM FOR RECORD OF PURCHASE, STORE AND USE OF HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE KEPT BY A PERSON AUTHORISED TO
STORE AND USE HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Qty
Recd
Invoice /
Delivery
Order No
Name /
Address of
Supplier
Qty
Used
Qty
Stored
Signature
of Permit
Holder
APPENDIX IV
GUIDELINES FOR STORAGE OF CHEMICALS
The following general precautions shall be observed when storing chemicals.
Chemicals shall be stored in appropriate containers.
All storage containers shall be labeled to indicate the identity of the chemicals, the hazards
involved and the precautions to be taken.
The storage area for chemicals shall be provided with adequate lighting and ventilation.
Different classes of hazardous chemicals shall be separated.
Incompatible chemicals shall not be stored together.
Volatile liquids shall be stored in a cool place, away from sunlight or heat sources. Their
containers shall not be completely filled.
Licensed chemicals shall be stored in a locked cupboard with proper inventory records.
All storage containers shall be properly arranged.
All supplies shall be correctly recorded in stock books and inspected regularly.
The following outlines the general requirements for the storage of chemicals that are
corrosive, flammable, reactive or toxic in nature respectively.
STORAGE OF CORROSIVE CHEMICALS
Acids or alkalis shall be stored in plastic or other suitable containers.
Strong acids and bases shall be kept in separate cabinets, preferably with catch trays.
The main stock of concentrated acids and bases shall be stored as near to the floor level
as possible.
The inventory of corrosive chemicals shall be kept to a minimum.
Protective gloves, safety glasses, face shields and aprons shall be worn where
appropriate.
Acids shall be diluted with care always add acid to water, never add water to acid.
STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE CHEMICALS
Flammable solvents shall be stored in safety cans.
Flammable liquids shall be kept in steel cabinets or away from any heat source.
Flammable liquids shall not be kept on open shelves.
Flammable liquids shall not be stored in refrigerators.
In the event of a chemical spillage, there is a need to ensure that the mess is quickly cleaned
and cleared before the situation becomes uncontrollable. Any cleaning personnel in
encountering spillage in their course of work shall take note of the guidelines outlined as
follows accordingly if it is either minor or major spill.
Minor Spill Procedure A minor spill is one whereby the individual responsible for the spill is
capable of handling safely without assistance from safety and emergency personnel eg.
accidental drip of chemical in work area. Notify the staff in charge or the supervisor. Cordon
off the affected area with warning signs. Identify the chemical and hazards involved by
checking the MSDS. Use this information to judge response and procedures. Choose the
appropriate personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing in vapors from the spill and
increase the ventilation area. Confine and contain the spill by cover/ absorb liquid spills with
absorbent materials. Acid and base should be neutralized prior to cleanup using the acid/base
neutralizer. Sweep/ scoop up any solid material into a bag. Decontaminate equipment,
clothing if necessary. Dispose the contaminated materials and absorbent in containment bags
for collection by licensed toxic waste collector.
Major Spill Procedure This usually arise from broken chemical bottles. Stop work
immediately, do not touch any substance. Evacuate from the spill area and alert those nearby.
Notify the staff in charge or the supervisor immediately, if possible provide information about
the type of chemical involved, the estimated quantity and the exact location of the spill. The
Fire Command Centre will be alerted, cordoned off the affected area with warning signs,
cleanup will be done or by using the services from specialized clean up contractors. Seek
advice from SCDF or NEA when necessary. In case of personal contact with chemicals,
remove the victim from the immediate area, remove any contaminated clothing and flush all
areas of the body contacted with chemical with water for at least 15minutes. Seek medical
attention immediately, bring along the MSDS if necessary. Dispose the contaminated/ soiled
materials by licensed toxic waste collectors.
APPENDIX VII
CHEMICAL WASTE DISPOSAL LOG
Chemical Waste #: __________________
Date
Disposed
Disposed By
Qty
Remarks
APPENDIX VIII
LIST OF VENDORS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
ECO Group companies:
By email at
: Customer Hotline
Service Facsimile
: (65)-6861-4277
: (65)-6861-8151
chemsolv@chemcolvtech.com
By email at
Ltd
APPENDIX IX
EXCELLENT
PROTECTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
0
11
1
2
1
3
1
4
1
5
1
6
1
7
1
8
1
9
2
0
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
4
2
5
2
6
GOOD
PROTECTION
FAIR
PROTECTION
POOR
PROTECTION
NOT
RECOMMENDED
NITRILE
NR
G
NR
F
G
E
E
E
NR
VINYL
F
E
E
E
E
E
NR
E
P
LATEX
NR
F
NR
NR
NR
E
P
G
F
E
E
P
G
G
E
NR
NR
BENZENE
NR
NR
BUTYL ACETATE
NR
NR
BYTYL ALCOHOL
NR
NR
NR
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
NR
CHLORINE GAS
NR
CHLOROFORM
NR
NR
NR
CIRIC ACID
CYCLOHEXANOL
DIACETONE ALCOHOL
NR
NR
DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
DIETHYLAMINE
NR
NR
ETHYL ACETATE
NR
NR
NR
ETHYL ALCOHOL
CHEMICAL
ACETONE
ACETIC ACID
ACETONE
ACETONITRILE
ACRYLIC ACID
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
AMYL ACETATE
AMYL ALCOHOL
ANILINE
ANIMAL FATS
BATTERY ACID
BENZALDEHYDE
CARBON DISULFIDE
2
7
2
8
2
9
3
0
3
1
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
5
3
6
3
7
3
8
3
9
4
0
4
1
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
6
4
7
4
8
4
9
5
0
5
1
5
2
5
3
5
4
5
5
5
6
5
7
5
8
ETHYLENE GLYCOL
ETHYL GLYCOL
FORMALDEHYDE
FORMIC ACID
FREON
GASOLINE
NR
HEXANE
NR
NR
HYDROQUINONE
KEROSENE
NR
MALEIC ACID
METHYL ALCOHOL
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
MURIATIC ACID
NR
NR
NITRO BENZENE
NR
NITRO METHANE
OCTANE
NR
OLEIC ACID
OLIVE OIL
OXALIC ACID
PAINT REMOVER
PENTANE
NR
NR
5
9
6
0
6
1
6
2
6
3
6
4
6
5
6
6
6
7
6
8
6
9
7
0
7
1
7
2
7
3
7
4
7
5
7
6
7
7
PERCHLORIC ACID
PERCHLOROETHYLENE
NR
NR
NR
PHOSPHORIC ACID
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
45%
PROPANOL
PROPYL CELLOSOLVE
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
PROPYLENE OXIDE
NR
NR
NR
PYRIDINE
NR
NR
NR
ROUNDUP CONCENTRATED
NR
SAFROTIN
SULFURIC ACID
NR
NR
TANNIC ACID
NR
NR
NR
TURPENTINE
VEGETABLE OIL
NR
NR
NR
PHENOL
TOLUENE
XYLENE
Amendment Description
New Issue
Rev No.
00
Effective Date
(dd/mm/yyyy)
19/08/2009
Approval
2.
01
Amended URLs for the following clauses:
Clause 3.5, Clause 5.1, Clause 5.2, Appendix I
Paragraph 1, Appendix I Paragraph 4, Appendix I
Paragraph 5, Appendix I Paragraph 6, Appendix III
Paragraph 1
07/09/2010