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Launch of SS 603 : 2014 (previously 100 : 2004) Overview of SS 603 : 2014 Mr Richard Reidinger Convenor, WG on 100

17 Apr 2015

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Overview of SS 603 : 2014 Contents      

Composition of Working Group on  100 Scope of SS 603 Main changes to  100: 2004 Presentation at Chemical Standards Exchange 2014 Purchasing of SS 603 through Singapore Standards e‐shop

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Overview of SS 603 : 2014 Composition of Working Group on 100 • The following WG contributed in their individual capacity to review 100: 2004 : Convenor

Mr Richard Reidinger

Eco-Special Waste Management Pte Ltd



Mr Au Wing-Kuen

ExxonMobil Chemical Operations Pte Ltd

Mr Koh Min Ee

National Environment Agency

Ms Jaime Lim

Ministry of Manpower

LTC Ng Geok Meng

Singapore Civil Defence Force

Mr Ong See Hee

MSD International GmbH (Singapore Branch)

Mr Ong Wee Liang

Singapore Institution of Safety Officers

A/Prof Ting Yen-Peng

National University of Singapore

Mr Michael Yan

Vopak Terminals Singapore Pte Ltd

A/Prof Liya Yu

National University of Singapore 3

Overview of SS 603 : 2014

• This code on hazardous waste management sets out the procedures and practices for safe management and handling of hazardous wastes generated from industrial, institutional and other work activities. 100: 2004:• This code on hazardous waste management sets out the procedures and practices on safe management and handling of hazardous wastes generated from industrial activities. • This code does not apply to biohazardous and radioactive wastes.

• It also sets out the key regulatory requirements for collection, transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes. • This code makes reference to biohazardous and radioactive wastes and other specialized types of waste. 4

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2References

No specific clause on references

Added new clause as references to SS 532 & SS 586

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3 – and 2.1 Carrier definitions 2.2 Generator 2.3 Hazardous wastes 2.4 Licensed collector 2.5 Shall 2.6 Should 2.7 Toxic industrial wastes 2.8 Treatment of hazardous wastes

3.1 Carrier 3.2 Generator 3.3 Hazardous wastes 3.4 Licensed toxic industrial waste collector (TIWC) 3.5 Risk assessment 3.6 Shall 3.7 Should 3.8 Toxic industrial wastes 3.9 Treatment of hazardous wastes 5

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4 – Waste minimisation

Not included

Included details on general process including waste inventory, working closely with a process engineer, good design and modification, monitoring and improvement.

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6.2 - Waste inventory, storage and treatment

Not included

Incorporation on the 3 areas of collection of waste: quantity of hazardous waste, risk and characteristics of the waste and the area available for storage, which would be of a more general approach. 6

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6.3 – Risk assessment

Not included

Included information on who to conduct, which work activities to be covered and addressed, period of review and maintenance of risk assessment.

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6.4 – Waste container labelling

General statement on labelling of hazardous waste containers.

Included guidance to refer to UN GHS and SS 586 guidelines as a reference for reference for labelling and any specific information on the waste, generator, or treatment.

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10 - Training

Not included

Included general statement to encourage companies to consult with NEA, MOM and SCDF on courses that may be required/recommended for that particular job scope.

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13 - Managing special waste and unique situations

Not included

Included general guidance on handling special waste and unusual situations involving hazardous waste

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Annex B - Roles and responsibilities of the hazardous waste generator, carrier and licensed collector

B.3 - Driver’s roles and responsibilities B.4 - Licensed collector’s roles and responsibilities

Merged together B.3 and B.4 Inclusion of information to address health and safety programme 8

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Annex C Containers, storage and labelling

“packaging”

Replaced the word “packaging” with “containers”.

C.3.1.1 Every container of hazardous wastes should bear an appropriate label in accordance with SS 286.

C.3.1.1 Every container of hazardous wastes should bear an appropriate label. SS 586 should be used as a reference, as appropriate. The label should also clearly indicate that the content is a waste.

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Annex D Treatment processes for hazardous wastes

D.6: Land-based disposal Removed D.6 as it is not systems applicable to Singapore

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Overview of SS 603 : 2014 Presentation on Highlights of Changes to 100 : 2004 Code of Practice for Hazardous Waste Management at Chemical Standards Exchange 2014 on 19 Sept 2014

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Overview of SS 603 : 2014 Purchasing of SS 603 : 2014 through Singapore Standards e-shop (http://www.singaporestandardseshop.sg/TopMenuRight/Home.aspx)

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Overview of SS 603 : 2014

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