Safety checklist — Heavy equipment mechanic
Maintenance and repair of construction equipment. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
11 items- ✓
PPE worn: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, hearing protection
- ✓
Machine immobilized on stable, level surface
- ✓
Engine off, key removed, parking brake engagedCritical
ℹ️ Unsecured machine = crush risk — zero tolerance
- ✓
Hydraulic attachments lowered to ground or mechanically blocked
- ✓
Hydraulic fluids and fuel — WHMIS sheets available
- ✓
Fire extinguisher accessible if hot work
- ✓
Never work under equipment supported only by hydraulicsCritical
ℹ️ Pressure loss = equipment drop — mechanical blocking mandatory
- ✓
Hydraulic circuits depressurized before opening fittings
- ✓
Hot parts (turbo, manifold) cooled before handling
- ✓
Used oils and fluids collected in proper containers
- ✓
Hydraulic hoses inspected — replace if swollen, cracked or damaged
After work
4 items- ✓
Functional test performed — check for leaks and proper operation
- ✓
Guards and access panels reinstalled
- ✓
Used fluids disposed per environmental regulations
- ✓
Maintenance report completed in machine logbook
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