Safety checklist — Floor layer / Sander
Installation and sanding of wood floors. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
10 items- ✓
PPE worn: knee pads, safety glasses, hearing protection, N95 mask
- ✓
Subfloor moisture level checked (hygrometer)
- ✓
Wood acclimated on site for minimum 72 hours
- ✓
Tools inspected — pneumatic nailer, miter saw, sander
- ✓
WHMIS sheets for finishing products reviewed (varnish, stain, adhesives)
- ✓
Sanding with integrated vacuum system — minimize dustCritical
ℹ️ Wood dust = carcinogenic — OEL 1 mg/m³ hardwood (OHS Reg)
- ✓
Maximum ventilation when applying varnish/stainCritical
ℹ️ VOCs and isocyanates — ventilation + organic vapor respirator mandatory
- ✓
No open flame near finishing products
- ✓
Knee pads worn at all times to prevent bursitis
- ✓
Cuts made in ventilated area or outdoors
After work
4 items- ✓
Area ventilated for minimum 24 hours after varnish application
- ✓
Product-soaked rags in closed metal container
ℹ️ Spontaneous combustion risk — never ball up in trash
- ✓
Floor protection laid before other trades walk through
- ✓
Sawdust and dust cleaned by vacuum
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
Drywall taper / Finisher
Drywall taping, joint compound and sanding
12 checks