SS 651

WHAT IS SS 651:2019 SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY?

The new Singapore Standard, SS 651:2019 - Safety and Health Management System for the Chemical Industry is specifically developed for the chemical industry to address both occupational safety and health management system requirements and process safety management system requirements.  

Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC)’s timeline for migration from SS 506 Part 3 to SS 651:

• SS 506: Part 3:2013 - Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management System – Requirements for the Chemical Industry was based on the BS OHSAS 18001 standard (SS 506: Part 1) and process safety management system requirements. With the publication of ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Requirements with guidance for use, BS OHSAS 18001 will be withdrawn by March 2021.
• Companies with SS 506 Part 3:2013 accredited certification will be given 2 years to transit to the new SS 651:2019, i.e. by 31 December 2021.
• From 1 April 2020 onwards, all new (initial) certification assessments to adopt SS 651:2019.

BENEFITS OF SS 651 CERTIFICATION

Adapted to the needs of the chemical industry, SS 651 is an integration of ISO 45001 and SS 506: Part 3 process safety elements. The purpose of SS 651 is to enable chemical companies in establishing an Safety & Health (S&H) management system to proactively eliminate hazards, minimise risk and improve S&H performance.  

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

An internationally accredited Certification Body, TÜV SÜD provides the expertise and experience to assess your organisation to the requirements of SS 651. Before the certification audit takes place, the management system must be implemented, and its effectiveness documented against compliance requirements. 

WHY CHOOSE TÜV SÜD?

TÜV SÜD helps to ensure your SS 651 certification is conducted with the highest degree of professionalism and conformance to international guidelines and standards. In addition, our auditors are required to follow a strict code of conduct through Auditor Codex that assures both you and your customers of our complete independence and impartiality.