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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Risks and prevention — Doors and windows
Door and window installation exposes workers to glass cuts, musculoskeletal strain from heavy frame lifting, and falls during upper-storey installation. The CSTC requires floor and wall openings to be protected against falls throughout the work.
Large windows often require vacuum lifting equipment or hoists. Coordination between interior and exterior crews is essential to prevent glass drops and crushing.
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