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.
Before work
12 items- ✓
PPE worn: hard hat, harness, cut-resistant gloves, glasses, safety shoes
- ✓
Fall protection verified — harness, lanyard and anchor conformingCritical
ℹ️ CNESST zero tolerance > 3 m — curtain walls = always at height
- ✓
Installation plan and sequence reviewed
- ✓
Panels and glazing inspected — no chips, cracks or defects
- ✓
Mechanical or vacuum suction cups tested and charged
- ✓
Weather checked — wind < 40 km/h for glazing installation
ℹ️ Sail effect: wind + large panel = dangerous
- ✓
Crane or hoist inspected if heavy panels
- ✓
Panel mechanically secured BEFORE releasing suction cup
- ✓
No worker under panel lifting zoneCritical
ℹ️ Falling glazing = fatal risk — zone prohibited under lifting
- ✓
Structural fasteners installed per engineer's plan
- ✓
Weather seals installed progressively — no gaps left open
- ✓
Glass offcuts picked up immediately — dedicated container
After work
4 items- ✓
Waterproofing verified — spray test if required
- ✓
Temporary protection applied on glazing
- ✓
Suction cups and tools cleaned and stored
- ✓
Installation report completed (panel numbers, positions)
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Risks and prevention — Glazier and curtain wall installer
Structural curtain wall installation combines height risks, heavy-load handling, and weather exposure. The CSTC and Building Code govern anchor design and erection sequence to ensure stability at each stage.
Installers must use harness systems adapted for horizontal travel on the façade. Curtain wall panels must be temporarily secured upon placement to resist wind loads during erection.
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