Safety checklist — Drywall taper / Finisher
Drywall taping, joint compound and sanding. Compliant with 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)
- ✓
Scaffold or stilts inspected if working at height
ℹ️ Stilts: training required, max 76 cm, stable level floor
- ✓
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
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 / Interior systems
Gypsum board, plaster, partitions and suspended ceilings
11 checks
Floor layer / Sander
Installation and sanding of wood floors
14 checks