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
Exterior cladding
Installation of siding, cladding and façade finishes
14 checks
Doors and windows
Installation of doors, windows and hardware
14 checks
Painting
Application of paint, varnish and coatings
15 checks
Tiling / Floor covering
Installation of ceramic, vinyl and floor coverings
12 checks
Drywall taper / Finisher
Drywall taping, joint compound and sanding
12 checks
Floor layer / Sander
Installation and sanding of wood floors
14 checks