Safety checklist — Doors and windows

Installation of doors, windows and hardware. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.

Before work

10 items
  • PPE worn: cut-resistant gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes

  • Openings verified — dimensions conforming to plans

  • Installation materials available (foam, screws, shims, membrane)

  • Fall protection in place if installing at height

  • Glazing handled with suction cups — cut-resistant gloves mandatory

    ℹ️ Broken glass = severe cuts — always handle with suction cups

  • Frame plumb and level verified before final fastening

  • Adequate shimming to hold frame during screwing

  • Expanding foam applied without excess — don't distort frame

  • Waterproofing membrane installed around frame (flashing)

  • Glazing set on setting blocks — not resting on frame alone

After work

4 items
  • Opening and closing tested — hardware functional

  • Exterior caulking applied — air and water seal

  • Temporary protection applied on new glazing

  • Packaging and trimmings recovered — area cleaned

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