Designated Substance - Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations (O. Reg. 278/05). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Ontario Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Public health Hazardous substances Business/industry/corporations Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Americas, North America Entry into force notes The present Regulation enters into force on 1 November 2005. Abstract The present Regulation is made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. In particular, the Regulation significantly increases safety requirements as they relate to the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in buildings and to the handling of asbestos. The Regulation calls for the : 1) Establishment of an ongoing asbestos management programme to control the exposure to airborne asbestos in buildings; Inspection of building materials, preparation and maintenance of a record of the l Full text English Website www.gov.on.ca