CNESST Safety Checklists

Over 50 safety checklists aligned with CNESST standards for construction safety in Québec. Each checklist covers before, during and after work verifications.

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Heavy Work

11 checklists

Formwork

Installation and removal of formwork

14 checks

Concrete pouring

Pouring and vibrating concrete

16 checks

Demolition

Demolition and removal work

16 checks

Earthwork / Excavation

Excavation, trenches and digging

16 checks

Masonry / Brickwork

Installation of bricks, blocks and stone

13 checks

Concrete sawing and drilling

Sawing, coring and drilling in concrete

17 checks

Asphalt / Paving

Asphalt laying and paving work

18 checks

Blasting / Rock drilling

Drilling, blasting and shooting in rocky terrain

18 checks

Drainage / Sewers

Installation of drains, pipes and manholes

16 checks

Cement applicator

Stucco, decorative concrete, shotcrete

15 checks

Deep foundations / Piles

Pile driving, helical piles and micropiles

16 checks

Structure & Reinforcement

3 checklists

Rebar / Steel reinforcement

Installation of rebar and welded mesh

13 checks

Steel structure erection

Erection of steel frames and metal beams

14 checks

Carpentry / Woodworking

Wood framing, formwork and woodworking

14 checks

Building Envelope & Roofing

6 checklists

Roofing

Installation of membranes, shingles and roofing

16 checks

Waterproofing

Installation of membranes and waterproofing products

15 checks

Sheet metal / Tinsmith

Sheet metal work, flashing and metal cladding

11 checks

Insulation / Lagging

Thermal insulation of pipes and equipment

11 checks

Glazing

Installation of glass, curtain walls and windows

12 checks

Glazier / Curtain wall installer

Structural curtain walls, assembly and high-rise installation

16 checks

Mechanical & Electrical

9 checklists

Electronic security systems

Fire alarm, intrusion, cameras and access control

13 checks

Industrial mechanic

Installation of conveyors, pumps and mechanical equipment

15 checks

Heavy equipment mechanic

Maintenance and repair of construction equipment

15 checks

Industrial pipefitter

Process piping, steam and high pressure

16 checks

Electrical

Electrical installation and wiring

15 checks

Plumbing / Piping

Installation of pipes, fittings and fixtures

14 checks

Welding / Cutting

Hot work, welding and oxy-cutting

16 checks

Refrigeration / HVAC

Installation and maintenance of refrigeration and ventilation systems

13 checks

Fire protection

Installation of sprinklers and fire suppression systems

12 checks

Finishing & Cladding

9 checklists

Exterior cladding

Installation of siding, cladding and façade finishes

14 checks

Doors and windows

Installation of doors, windows and hardware

14 checks

Painting

Application of paint, varnish and coatings

15 checks

Tiling / Floor covering

Installation of ceramic, vinyl and floor coverings

12 checks

Drywall / Interior systems

Gypsum board, plaster, partitions and suspended ceilings

11 checks

Drywall taper / Finisher

Drywall taping, joint compound and sanding

12 checks

Floor layer / Sander

Installation and sanding of wood floors

14 checks

Building locksmith

Architectural hardware, locks and access control

12 checks

Fence installer

Site fencing, guardrails and mesh

12 checks

Equipment & Hoisting

7 checklists

Lifting / Crane operations

Crane operations and load handling

18 checks

Scaffolding

Assembly, use and dismantling

16 checks

Heavy equipment

Operation of excavators, loaders and construction equipment

14 checks

Elevator installation

Installation and maintenance of elevators and freight elevators

12 checks

Tower crane

Operation of fixed and self-erecting tower cranes

15 checks

Commercial diver

Underwater work, cofferdams and subaquatic inspections

15 checks

Surveying / Layout

Topographic surveys, staking and dimensional control

12 checks

Equipment Inspections

15 checklists

Excavator inspection

Daily pre-operation inspection of excavator

23 checks

Aerial lift inspection

Pre-use inspection of boom lift or aerial work platform

21 checks

Transport vehicle inspection

SAAQ safety circle check for heavy vehicle (GVWR ≥ 4,500 kg)

22 checks

Forklift inspection

Daily pre-shift forklift inspection

22 checks

Mobile crane inspection

Pre-operation inspection of truck-mounted or crawler crane

22 checks

Wheel loader inspection

Pre-operation inspection of wheel loader

21 checks

Dump truck inspection

Safety circle check and dump truck inspection

22 checks

Backhoe loader inspection

Pre-operation inspection of backhoe loader

21 checks

Concrete pump inspection

Pre-operation inspection of truck-mounted or trailer concrete pump

19 checks

Compactor / roller inspection

Pre-operation inspection of compactor or roller

20 checks

Scissor lift inspection

Pre-use inspection of scissor lift

20 checks

Bulldozer inspection

Pre-operation inspection of bulldozer

22 checks

Boom truck inspection

Pre-operation inspection of articulating or telescopic boom truck

22 checks

Portable generator inspection

Pre-use inspection of portable generator

18 checks

Mini excavator inspection

Pre-operation inspection of mini excavator or compact excavator

21 checks

Cross-cutting Situations

12 checklists

Road work / Signage

Roadside work and construction site signage

15 checks

Cold weather work

Prevention of frostbite and hypothermia on site

15 checks

Asbestos / Decontamination

Asbestos removal and decontamination work

19 checks

Work at height

Fall protection, harness and lifeline

17 checks

Confined space

Entry and work in confined spaces

18 checks

Hot weather work

Prevention of heat stroke on site

14 checks

Manual handling

Lifting and carrying loads by hand

13 checks

Night work

Lighting, fatigue and reduced visibility

13 checks

Excessive noise

Hearing protection and exposure thresholds

12 checks

Hazardous materials (WHMIS)

Handling of chemicals on site

15 checks

Work near water

Cofferdams, work near water and drowning prevention

15 checks

Overhead power lines

Approach distances and work near high-voltage lines

14 checks

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