Statute Details
- Title: Workplace Safety and Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008
- Full Title: Workplace Safety and Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008
- Act Code: WSHA2006-S501-2008
- Type: sl
- Commencement Date: 1 November 2008
- Parts: N/A
- Key Sections: Section 2: Definitions; Section 4: Register of factories; Section 7: Power to require registration of factory in certain circumstances; Section 11: Power to waive or refund fees; Section 13: Savings and transitional provisions
- Related Legislation: Workplace Safety and Health Act
What Is This Legislation About?
The Workplace Safety and Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008 is a set of regulations made under the Workplace Safety and Health Act in Singapore. The purpose of this legislation is to establish a system for the registration and regulation of factories in Singapore to promote workplace safety and health.
The regulations require certain categories of factories to be registered with the Commissioner, and provide the Commissioner with powers to maintain a register of factories and to impose conditions on the operation of registered factories. The regulations also set out the process for notifying the Commissioner of the occupation or use of factories that do not fall within the specified classes of registered factories.
What Are the Key Provisions?
The key provisions of the Workplace Safety and Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008 include:
Register of Factories (Section 4): The regulations require the Commissioner to maintain a register of all registered factories, containing the building names and addresses of the registered factories as well as any other particulars the Commissioner deems necessary.
Duty to Notify the Commissioner (Section 5): Any person who wishes to occupy or use premises as a factory that does not fall within the classes of factories required to be registered must submit a notification to the Commissioner before commencing operations. The occupier must also notify the Commissioner of any changes to the particulars of the factory, or their intention to cease occupation or use of the factory.
Registration of Factories (Section 6): Persons who wish to occupy or use premises as a factory that falls within the classes of factories described in Parts I or II of the First Schedule must apply to the Commissioner to register the premises as a factory. The Commissioner may then register the premises, subject to any conditions the Commissioner deems fit, or refuse the application.
Power to Require Registration (Section 7): Notwithstanding the provisions in Sections 5 and 6, the Commissioner may, if satisfied that any premises are being used as a factory, require the occupier to register the premises as a factory, even if the premises do not fall within the classes of factories described in the First Schedule.
Power to Waive or Refund Fees (Section 11): The Commissioner may, at their discretion, waive or refund the whole or any part of the fees payable under the regulations.
Savings and Transitional Provisions (Section 13): The regulations include savings and transitional provisions to address the status of factories registered under the previous Workplace Safety and Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
The Workplace Safety and Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008 is structured as follows:
- Sections 1-3: Preliminary provisions, including the citation, commencement, and application of the regulations.
- Sections 4-8: Provisions relating to the registration of factories, including the Commissioner's duties, the duty to notify the Commissioner, and the process for registration.
- Sections 9-10: Provisions relating to the revocation and suspension of factory registrations, and the appeals process.
- Sections 11-13: Miscellaneous provisions, including the power to waive or refund fees, the revocation of the previous regulations, and savings and transitional provisions.
- First Schedule: Describes the classes of factories that are subject to the registration requirements.
- Second Schedule: Sets out the fees payable for the registration of factories.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
The Workplace Safety and Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008 apply to any person who wishes to occupy or use premises as a factory in Singapore. The regulations distinguish between two categories of factories:
- Factories that fall within the classes of factories described in the First Schedule, which must be registered with the Commissioner.
- Factories that do not fall within the classes of factories described in the First Schedule, which must be notified to the Commissioner before commencing operations.
The regulations also grant the Commissioner the power to require the registration of any premises being used as a factory, even if the premises do not fall within the classes of factories described in the First Schedule.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
The Workplace Safety and Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008 are an important component of Singapore's regulatory framework for promoting workplace safety and health. By requiring the registration of certain categories of factories and providing the Commissioner with powers to oversee and impose conditions on the operation of these factories, the regulations help to ensure that workplace safety and health standards are maintained in Singapore's industrial sector.
The regulations also empower the Commissioner to take enforcement action against non-compliant factories, including the revocation or suspension of a factory's registration. This serves as a deterrent against unsafe practices and helps to protect workers and the general public from the risks associated with industrial activities.
Furthermore, the requirement for factories that do not fall within the specified classes to notify the Commissioner of their occupation or use of the premises allows the authorities to maintain oversight over the industrial landscape in Singapore and take appropriate action where necessary to address any safety or health concerns.
Related Legislation
- Workplace Safety and Health Act
- Workplace Safety and Health (Major Hazard Installations) Regulations 2017
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the Workplace Safety and Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008 for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.