Safety checklist — Drywall / Interior systems
Gypsum board, plaster, partitions and suspended ceilings. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
8 items- ✓
PPE worn: hard hat, safety glasses, dust mask, gloves, boots
- ✓
Scaffold or lift inspected if working at height (ceilings)
- ✓
Drywall panels stored flat and stable
- ✓
Screw gun and tools inspected
- ✓
Panel handling by two persons if large
- ✓
Gypsum dust: ventilation or extraction in place
- ✓
Joint sanding with dust mask and extraction
- ✓
Work posture adapted — adjustable platform if possible
After work
3 items- ✓
Gypsum dust vacuumed (no dry sweeping)
- ✓
Panel offcuts sorted and removed
- ✓
Tools stored and area cleared
More checklists — Finishing & Cladding
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Risks and prevention — Drywall and interior systems
Drywall and interior system installation exposes workers to musculoskeletal strain (4×12 sheets weigh up to 50 kg), falls from interior scaffolds, and dust from joint compound sanding. RSST requires respiratory protection during compound sanding.
Drywall carts, board lifts, and rolling platforms reduce ergonomic risk. Suspended ceilings require structural capacity verification before installation and safe work-at-height access.
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