The Ingenieur Vol 59 July-Sept 2014 The Ingenieur Vo. 59, July-Sept 2014 | Page 44

FEATURE

INGENIEUR

SAFETY & HEALTH
IN THE USE OF
CHEMICALS AT
WORK
By Ms Lim Tau Wee

The celebration of the World Day for
Safety and Health at Work on April 28,
2014 reviewed the current situation
regarding

the

use

of

and

their

impact

and

the

environment,

various

national,

in

chemicals
workplaces
including

regional,

and

international efforts to address them.
It also presented the elements for
establishing national and enterprise
level programmes that contribute to
sound management of chemicals at
work.
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Importance of chemicals in
the workplace
The production and use of
chemicals in workplaces around
the world present one of the
most significant challenges
in
workplace
protection
programmes. Chemicals are
essential to life, and their
benefits are widespread and
well-recognized. From pesticides
that improve the extent and
quality of food production, to
pharmaceu X