Safety checklist — Industrial mechanic
Installation of conveyors, pumps and mechanical equipment. Based on Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
11 items- ✓
PPE worn: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, hearing protection
- ✓
Lockout of all energy sources (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic)Critical
ℹ️ Construction site: CSTC 2.20 — unique-key lock, one per person. RSST 188 applies to establishments.
- ✓
Residual energy bled off — zero energy verification
- ✓
Installation plans and manufacturer manuals reviewed
- ✓
Lifting equipment verified if moving heavy parts
- ✓
Work area marked and access restricted
- ✓
Shaft and coupling alignment verified with precision instruments
- ✓
Bolting to specified torque — torque wrench used
- ✓
No exposed rotating parts — machine guards in place before test
- ✓
Lubrication per manufacturer's specifications
- ✓
Connected piping verified — no leaks under pressure
After work
4 items- ✓
Functional test performed — rotation, vibration, temperature verified
- ✓
All machine guards reinstalled before commissioning
- ✓
Locks removed in order — last lock = person responsible for test
- ✓
Installation report completed with alignment records
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For information only — this is not legal advice. OK Sécurité is an independent company with no affiliation to the CNESST: we are not mandated, endorsed or certified by it. Completing a checklist here does not by itself establish your compliance — your exact obligations depend on your job site and your prevention program. Where there is any discrepancy, the official text published by Légis Québec or the CNESST prevails.
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Risks and prevention — Industrial mechanic
Installing conveyors, pumps, and industrial equipment exposes workers to pinch points, crushing, and cuts from moving parts. On a construction site, CSTC 2.20 governs lockout. RSST 188 applies to establishments.
Aligning and lifting heavy parts requires rigging plans and close coordination with crane operators. Tight spaces around industrial equipment may constitute confined spaces requiring specific assessment.
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