Safety checklist — Exterior cladding
Installation of siding, cladding and façade finishes. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
11 items- ✓
PPE worn: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fall protection if > 3 m
- ✓
Scaffold or lift inspected and compliant
- ✓
Materials stored securely — panels tied against wind
- ✓
Weather checked — no installation in high winds (> 40 km/h)
- ✓
Vapor barrier and membrane installed per plans
- ✓
Cutting tools inspected — guards in place on saws
- ✓
Fasteners per spec — spacing and type respected
- ✓
Expansion joints per manufacturer's specifications
- ✓
Offcuts and trimmings collected regularly
- ✓
Fall protection maintained at all times at edgesCritical
ℹ️ CNESST zero tolerance — harness mandatory > 3 m
- ✓
Alignment and level checked regularly
After work
3 items- ✓
Caulking and sealant applied at joints and perimeters
- ✓
Visual inspection — no loose or warped panels
- ✓
Offcuts sorted and recovered — perimeter cleaned
More checklists — Finishing & Cladding
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
Drywall taper / Finisher
Drywall taping, joint compound and sanding
12 checks
Floor layer / Sander
Installation and sanding of wood floors
14 checks