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NUS is committed to a high standard of chemical safety in
its laboratories and will make all reasonable efforts to
adopt laboratory best practices to protect the safety and
health of the University staff, students and visitors on
campus from the hazards associated with the use, storage
and disposal of chemicals.
The Office of Risk Management and Compliance (ORMC) is
the general administrator of this programme by providing
policies, standards and guidelines with regards to
chemical use, storage and disposal.
Please contact the following personnel pertaining to the
NUS Chemical Safety Programme:
| Department |
Types
of enquiries: |
Contact
Person |
| Office of Risk Management and Compliance (ORMC |
1. Enquiries on Chemical Safety Programme
2. Enquiries on Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
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Mr Joel Swee
Associate Director
Email: joelswee@nus.edu.sg
Telephone: 6516 5725 |
| The Occupational and
Diving Medicine Centre (Occupational Health Clinic),
University Health Centre |
1. Enquiries on Statutory Medical Examination
2. Enquiries on respiratory mask fit testing
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Appointments: https://odmc.as.me
General Enquiries: OHClinic@nus.edu.sg
Telephone: 6601 1781
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For more information of NUS Chemical Safety Programme,
please refer to the following:
| NUS
requirements on the procurement, use, storage,
disposal of chemicals |
| Chemical Safety Manual |
Web link |
| Chemical
database to check if chemicals are regulated under
local legislations |
| Online Regulated
Chemical Identifier (ORMI) |
Web link |
| Prior
to the use of chemicals in laboratory, chemical
users are required to conduct semi-quantitative risk
assessment (SQRA) |
| Semi-Quantitative Risk
Assessment (SQRA) |
Web link |
| Chemical
users to undergo Statutory Medical Examination for
compound listed under the regulations |
Occupational Health
Programme
- Statutory Medical Examination Requirements in NUS |
Web link |
| Forms |
| 1. Online declaration
for the use of chemicals listed under the Chemical
Weapons (Prohibited) Act |
Web link (Log in then select
OLAS > NACWC) |
| 2. Chemical Weapon log
sheet |
Web link |
| 3. Request for
disposal of chemicals listed under Chemical Weapons
(Prohibited) Act |
Web link |
| 4. EP storage location
review and approval |
Web link |
| References |
| 1. Explosive
Precursors Suppliers Register |
Web link |
| 2. EPA Chemical
Compatibility Chart |
Web link |
| 3. Chemical Reactivity
worksheet |
Web link |
| 4. Chemical Material
compatibility chart (e.g. Plastic bottles) |
Web link |
| 5. FAQ on the
Standardisation of appointment of licence holders
for hazardous materials (Explosive Precursors and
Hazardous Substances) |
Web link |
| 6. Quick Guide on Safe
Handling of Cytotoxic and other Hazardous Drugs |
Web link |
| 7. Quick Guide on Safe
Handling of Engineered Nanomaterials |
Web link |
8. Compressed gas
safety awareness training
(Reference
training material provided by Seven National
Universities Safety and Health Management
Committee, Japan) |
Web link |
FAQs
Q1: Where can I
check if the chemicals I want to procure requires any
licence or permit?
Ans: You will need
to log in to Online Regulated Material Identifier (ORMI)
and type in the chemical name. ORMI will provide
information on licence/permit requirements.
Q2: What should I
do if SQRA states that industrial hygiene monitoring is
required?
Ans: You will need
to fill up the “Request for Industrial Hygiene Monitoring”
form and inform your Faculty Safety and Health Officer.
Q3: Who are the
approved vendors that can collect laboratory chemical
waste?
Ans: You may
selected a vendor from NEA list of approved vendors.
Q4: What should I
do if I want to purchase Explosive Precursors?
Ans: Under the Arms
and Explosives (Explosive Precursors) Rules 2007, EP shall
only be purchased from a person who holds a licence to
deal with these materials. OSHE has established and will
maintain a register of Explosive Precursors suppliers with
the valid licences on its website and Online Regulated
Material Identifier (ORMI). Anyone who wants to procure EP
should check against this list prior to the purchase. In
the event of an EP vendor/supplier not being on the
register, please furnish OSHE with the information for
updating the register.
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