Haze Alert – 24-hour PSI Level 101 to 200

08 Sep 2015 / Singapore

It has been reported that the average 24-hour PSI level [in Singapore] is between 101 and 200. This PSI level range is considered as unhealthy.

Shipping & Harbour Craft communities, shipowners, shipping agents, terminal operators and marine service providers are advised to monitor the PSI level through the media.

Employers are advised to monitor their outdoor workers and follow guidelines provided by Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

Guidelines for employers on protecting employees from the effects of haze can be found in the following MOM’s website:

http://www.mom.gov.sg/~/media/mom/documents/haze/mom-workplace-guidelines-2014.pdf

(For information about operations in Singapore contact GAC Singapore at [email protected])

Source: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Port Marine Notice No.102 of 2015 dated 8 September 2015

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