Safety checklist — Demolition
Demolition and removal work. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
12 items- ✓
Full PPE: hard hat, FFP3 mask, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves
- ✓
Asbestos and lead survey reviewed (mandatory for pre-1999 buildings)Critical
ℹ️ Mandatory for buildings built before 1999 (CNESST)
- ✓
Utilities disconnected and confirmed de-energized: water, power, gas, telecomCritical
ℹ️ Verify disconnection with respective utility providers
- ✓
Safety perimeter established and marked — prohibition signs posted
- ✓
Load-bearing structure identified — engineer consulted if in doubt
- ✓
Demolition plan posted and explained to team
- ✓
Adjacent buildings protected if necessary
- ✓
Demolition from top to bottom — never by undermining
- ✓
No overloading of floors — materials removed progressively
- ✓
Water spraying to limit crystalline silica dust
- ✓
Rubble removed by chute or bin — never by free fall
- ✓
Continuous monitoring of residual stability
After work
4 items- ✓
Residual structure stability verified
- ✓
Area cleaned, secured and fenced
- ✓
Waste sorted: wood, metal, concrete, hazardous materials
- ✓
Asbestos-containing materials stored per regulations
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