Regulation made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act: Designated substance - Asbestos on construction projects and in building and repair operations Jurisdiction Canada - Ontario Year 1986 Published in English Serial title Ontario Gazette - Gazette de l'Ontario Source 4 Jan. 1986, p.47-57. Serial number Ontario Regulation 654/85 Descriptors [Primary] Canada, Ontario, asbestos, construction work, demolition, machinery [Secondary] decontamination, directive, hazard identification, inspection, insulating materials, notification of dangerous substances, personal protective equipment, safety training in industry, warning notices Subject category Chemical safety Abstract This regulation applies to work where material containing asbestos is likely to be handled, disturbed or removed in 2 areas: construction and repair of buildings; repair, maintenance and demolition of machinery and transportation equipment. The regulation covers: maximum allowable concentration of asbestos in spraying material and pipe or boiler insulation material (1% generally); notification and inspection requirements; personal protection measures; hazard notices; cleaning up; decontamination measures; instruction and training. CIS No. 88-1423 Database ID 50414