Safety checklist — Carpentry / Woodworking
Wood framing, formwork and woodworking. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
11 items- ✓
PPE worn: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, boots, gloves
- ✓
Circular saw inspected: guard in place, blade sharp, no cracks
- ✓
Pneumatic nailer checked — contact safety functional
- ✓
Dust extraction or ventilation in place for wood dust
- ✓
Framing plan reviewed
- ✓
Blade guard in place at all times — never removed
- ✓
Push stick used to feed wood (never hands near blade)
- ✓
No gloves near rotating blades (snag risk)
- ✓
Noise > 85 dBA: hearing protection worn (CNESST noise calculator)
- ✓
Respirator worn if wood dust not captured
- ✓
Fall protection if working ≥ 3 m
After work
3 items- ✓
Power tools unplugged and stored
- ✓
Sawdust and wood offcuts collected (combustible material)
- ✓
Nails and screws on floor picked up