Safety checklist — Drywall taper / Finisher
Drywall taping, joint compound and sanding. Based on Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
9 items- ✓
PPE worn: safety glasses, N95 dust mask (sanding), gloves
- ✓
Drywall surfaces inspected — screws set, joints aligned
- ✓
Joint compound, tape and tools ready (knives, bazooka, sander)
- ✓
Stilts prohibited — scaffold or platform inspected if working at heightCritical
ℹ️ CSTC 3.19.1: work on stilts or similar devices is prohibited at all times.
- ✓
Ventilation ensured if using quick-set compound
- ✓
Sanding dust controlled — sander with vacuum or wet sandingCritical
ℹ️ Compound dust contains talc and sometimes silica — OEL must be met
- ✓
Respiratory protection worn AT ALL TIMES during sanding
- ✓
Each coat dried before applying the next
- ✓
Raking light used to spot imperfections
After work
3 items- ✓
Dust cleaned up — vacuum, no dry sweeping
- ✓
Surface ready for primer and paint — no knife marks
- ✓
Tools cleaned — compound removed before drying
12 verification items — use this checklist on-site with the app
Use on-site — freePDF reports, history and team management in the app
For information only — this is not legal advice. OK Sécurité is an independent company with no affiliation to the CNESST: we are not mandated, endorsed or certified by it. Completing a checklist here does not by itself establish your compliance — your exact obligations depend on your job site and your prevention program. Where there is any discrepancy, the official text published by Légis Québec or the CNESST prevails.
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Risks and prevention — Drywall taping and finishing
Drywall taping and sanding produce significant fine dust. If the compound is presumed to contain silica, CSTC 3.25.6 governs respirators. An N95 is not a named RSST requirement.
Work at height uses scaffolds or platforms — never stilts. CSTC 3.19.1 prohibits work on stilts or similar devices at all times. Prolonged dust exposure can cause chronic respiratory issues.
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