Safety checklist — Glazier / Curtain wall installer

Structural curtain walls, assembly and high-rise installation. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.

12 items

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PPE worn: hard hat, harness, cut-resistant gloves, glasses, safety shoes
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Fall protection verified — harness, lanyard and anchor conformingCritical
ℹ️ CNESST zero tolerance > 3 m — curtain walls = always at height
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Installation plan and sequence reviewed
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Panels and glazing inspected — no chips, cracks or defects
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Mechanical or vacuum suction cups tested and charged
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Weather checked — wind < 40 km/h for glazing installation
ℹ️ Sail effect: wind + large panel = dangerous
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Crane or hoist inspected if heavy panels
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Panel mechanically secured BEFORE releasing suction cup
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No worker under panel lifting zoneCritical
ℹ️ Falling glazing = fatal risk — zone prohibited under lifting
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Structural fasteners installed per engineer's plan
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Weather seals installed progressively — no gaps left open
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Glass offcuts picked up immediately — dedicated container