Safety checklist — Rebar / Steel reinforcement
Installation of rebar and welded mesh. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
10 items- ✓
PPE worn: cut-resistant gloves, CSA hard hat, boots, safety glasses
- ✓
Reinforcement conforming to plan — diameters and quantities verified
- ✓
Tying tools and bender in good condition
- ✓
Rebar storage area clear and signed
- ✓
Vertical bar ends protected with mushroom capsCritical
ℹ️ Mushroom caps mandatory to prevent impalement
- ✓
Spacing and placement per plan
- ✓
Ties tight and complete at every required intersection
- ✓
Minimum cover respected (chairs in place)
- ✓
Rebar offcuts removed as work progresses — area kept clear
- ✓
Fall protection in place if working above 3 m
After work
3 items- ✓
Reinforcement protected against weather and corrosion
- ✓
Rebar offcuts sorted (metal recovery)
- ✓
Final visual inspection before pour — conformity to plan