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
More checklists — Finishing & Cladding
Exterior cladding
Installation of siding, cladding and façade finishes
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