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.
Heavy Work
11 checklistsFormwork
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 checklistsBuilding Envelope & Roofing
6 checklistsRoofing
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 checklistsElectronic 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 checklistsExterior 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 checklistsLifting / 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
Cross-cutting Situations
12 checklistsRoad 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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