Safety checklist — Concrete pouring
Pouring and vibrating concrete. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
11 items- ✓
PPE worn: waterproof boots, pH-resistant gloves, safety glasses, hard hat
- ✓
Formwork verified, oiled and conforming to plan
- ✓
Concrete delivery slip conforming (strength, slump, admixtures)
- ✓
Vibrating needle and vibrator tested and functional
- ✓
Mixer truck access clear — signal person in place if reversing
- ✓
Overhead power lines identified — safe distance maintainedCritical
ℹ️ Minimum approach distance per voltage — see CNESST table
- ✓
Pouring in regular lifts — drop height ≤ 1.5 m
- ✓
Vibration applied without excess (avoid segregation)
- ✓
Level and flatness checked during placement
- ✓
Skin contact with fresh concrete avoided (chemical burn risk)
- ✓
Pressure on formwork monitored — no deformation
After work
5 items- ✓
Surface floated/finished to specifications
- ✓
Concrete curing applied if temperature > 25°C or strong wind
- ✓
Equipment and pump cleaned immediately
- ✓
Curing area secured and marked off
- ✓
Wash water collected — no discharge to ground
More checklists — Heavy Work
Formwork
Installation and removal of formwork
14 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