Regulatory points reflected in this website
- Singapore banned the use of asbestos in building materials in the late 1980s, but older buildings may still contain asbestos materials such as corrugated roofs, ceiling boards and partition walls.
- Damaged asbestos-containing materials should be removed or repaired by an MOM-approved asbestos-removal contractor.
- An approved asbestos-removal contractor must notify MOM at least 1 week before asbestos-removal work starts.
- MOM notification documents include a plan of work for asbestos removal and asbestos survey result.
- Post-work documents may include the asbestos waste disposal certificate and air monitoring report.
- Asbestos waste and contaminated disposable materials should be securely sealed, labelled and transported through appropriate licensed toxic industrial waste channels.
Suggested document list
| Stage | Documents |
|---|---|
| Before works | Inspection notes, asbestos survey report, sample/lab test results, risk assessment, plan of work. |
| Notification | MOM asbestos work notification, workplace number if required, contractor details. |
| During works | Daily log, access control records, air monitoring records, waste bag labels and quantity records. |
| Close-out | Waste disposal certificate, air monitoring report, completion photos and handover note. |