SS 586 : Part 1 provides information and guidance on the classification of dangerous goods (DG) by the types of hazards they present. It also provides information on standard hazard communication DG labels. This part applies to the storage and transportation of dangerous goods by road in Singapore, which includes carriages in bulk, tank-vehicles, vehicles with demountable tanks as well as by vehicles carrying dangerous goods in packages.
The SS 586 Series, Specification for hazard communication for hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods, consists of three parts which are complementary to one another:
Part 1 : Transport and storage of dangerous goods,
Part 2 : Globally harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals – Singapore’s adaptations, and
Part 3 : Preparation of safety data sheets (SDS).
Detailed illustration on the enhancements made in this latest 2021 edition of SS 586 Part 1 was shared during an online workshop held on 23 Sept 2021 which gathered 149 participants from over 50 organisations. The new edition of the document was developed with reference to a newer edition of the UNRTDG, the 20th Edition.
As for the remaining parts of the SS 586 (Part 2 and 3), drafts are expected to be issued for 2-month public comment during 4th quarter of 2021.
For more information, refer to here.
To purchase copies of the new SS 586 – 1 : 2021, please click here or here to obtain a redline version.
Note: A Redline version of the document shows changes from the previous edition marked in colour. With the Redline you can quickly spot changed sections and tell specifically what has been changed from the previous edition, saving time and avoiding confusion.
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